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6 days ago
- General
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Mail delivery halted in west side neighborhood
Mail delivery has been halted since April to a neighborhood on the west side of Owensboro, and residents have been unsuccessful in their attempts to get an answer as to when it will resume. Residents on French Street, Ebach Street, Nelson Avenue and Texas Avenue say when mail delivery stopped, they were not given any notice or reason for the stoppage. 'That's the whole thing about it, didn't nobody know about what was going on until we started to talk in the neighborhood, because we weren't receiving any mail,' said Charles Harrison, who lives on Ebach Street. 'We went down there, had to pick our mail up, but we were asking questions about it and nobody would give us any answers.' Residents finally received some understanding about the situation Monday when Susan W. Wright, the United States Postal Service's strategic communications specialist, released a statement about its action: 'The safety and security of our employees is our first priority — and we take it seriously. Delivery to a service area may be suspended or withdrawn completely if there is a hazardous or unsafe situation affecting the letter carrier, the mail, or postal property. 'In April, our carrier was hit by pellets fired from a BB gun while delivering on Texas Avenue. After careful consideration, including guidance from the United States Postal Inspection Service, delivery to the Texas Avenue area was suspended until further notice. 'We are working toward a solution to provide ongoing mail delivery to residents while ensuring a safe working environment for our carriers while they perform the duties of their job.' Wright declined to answer specific questions about the matter. USPS did not provide a timeline for when a decision would be made. While neighborhood residents are glad to know what instigated the stoppage, they're very disappointed a resolution hasn't been reached. 'I was told the postal inspector has got to make a decision — and it's been right at five weeks,' Harrison said. 'I just flat out asked them this morning, 'Is your inspector that lazy?' ' Harrison said there's no reason it has taken this long for a decision to be made, and he's ready to seek outside assistance to bring the matter to a close. 'My next step is the attorney general,' he said. 'I'm talking about getting the attorney general involved to find out what's taking so long.' Harrison said he and his neighbors just want their mail carrier back. 'We have a really good mailman,' he said. 'I told him I'd invite him over to a barbecue if he wanted.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Owensboro neighborhood USPS mail delivery suspended for over a month
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — In Owensboro, residents are demanding answers after their mail delivery suddenly stopped for several weeks. People living near Texas Avenue say they now have to drive several miles just to get their mail. Postal officials say it'll be that way until an investigation wraps up. Ebach Street is one of three roads in a neighborhood where mail delivery just stopped without warning. Many didn't even know there was an issue until they arrived at the post office. They say they were told they would have to pick up their mail at the post office until further notice. Two sentenced on plea agreements in 2024 bust Neighbors say they first noticed the change during Derby weekend the first weekend in May. The Kentucky representative for USPS, Susan Wright, says its all due to reports in April that a mail carrier was hit by BB gun pellets while delivering on Texas Avenue. They say everyone on Nelson Avenue, Ebach Street and Texas Avenue are affected. While several say they had no notification of the change, one person shared they received an email with instructions. She says after careful consideration and guidance from the United states postal inspection service, they decided to suspend delivery until further notice.'I talked to the the postmaster this morning and he said 'when the inspector makes his decision'. I said 'it's been five weeks shouldn't somebody have made a decision,' says Charles Harrison Harrison went on to share there are older residents who no longer have the ability to drive. One resident taking care of her father even mentioned in the grey area of figuring out what was happening, his insurance almost lapsed. Roderick Crite says without a car himself its a huge inconvenience but he has a family member drive him at least two times a week to pick up the mail. He says he spoke with the inspector before entering his home one day.'Probably about two or three weeks ago, and he was saying that he was trying to get the mail started back up, but he needed to know what was going on. I told him that I wouldn't think that any kids around here would do it,' says Crite. He says it may have been kids passing through the neighborhood, but either way he looks forward to getting his mail delivered again. Officials say they are working hard to find a solution to get service back to normal, while ensuring a safe working environment for their carriers. There is no official word on when exactly that may be. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Murray Museum reopens in the historic John P. Cahoon Mansion
MURRAY, Utah () — Murray City reopened the Murray Museum in the historic John P. Cahoon Mansion Friday. The museum debut is part of the city's '' campaign, which aims to celebrate the town's history, culture, and events. On Apr. 25, 2025, the museum received the Rehabilitation & Restoration Award from Preservation Utah, Murray City said. The Murray City Museum is reimagined, and opening this week 'This museum tells the stories of who we are, from our pioneering roots to the incredible community we've become,' said Murray Mayor Brett A. Hales. Built in 1899, the Cahoon Mansion has worn many hats over the years. The previous owners, Bill and Susan Wright, used the historic building as a reception center for decades. 'It [was] heart-wrenching to leave it,' Susan Wright told ABC4's Craig Wirth shortly after she and Bill sold the mansion in 2015. Along with the museum's grand reopening, Murray City is also hosting a community block party across the street at Murray City Hall on May 2 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. The event will bring live music, performances, food trucks, and local vendors. Craig Wirth contributed to this reporting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
