Post offices could consolidate

The United States Post Office is looking for ways to consolidate and save money, and that could mean some changes for area post offices. One of the options being considered is consolidating post offices in areas with two post offices--one larger and one smaller. Circulation would be confined to the larger one. In most cases, the smaller office would remain open as a delivery and collection point. As reported by the Associated Press on March 3, the Postal Service is expected to run out of money by October - which is the end of the fiscal year. In the electronic age, postal service spokesperson Sam Bolen says a brick and mortar presence isn't as important.