Postage Rates set to Increase January 27

Area residents might wish to stock up on stamps now since the United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 27, 2019, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). If approved, this will be the largest percentage increase since 1991.

Based on information provided on the USPS website, the proposed prices, approved by the Governors of the Postal Service, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 2.5 percent. Shipping Services price increases will vary by product.

Although Mailing Services price increases a...