Stamp increases take effect as postal rates rise
Those 34 cent stamps cluttering desktops will no longer send the utility bill. The new first class rate is 37 cents. the second ounce remains 23 cents. Postcards jump from 21 to 23 cents. Ottawa Postmaster Janice Rake notes surprise persists despite ads and says education is key as she takes over the role.
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Mike Webber
Ottawa
Janice Rake
Rake
Dave McBride
Sept 11 Heroes stamp aids victims in post office sale
The post office offers a 45 cent Heroes stamp featuring firefighters raising the American Flag over the World Trade Center rubble to fund FEMA relief for Sept. 11 victims. This is the second stamp of this type with limited demand in Ottawa and notes on availability and health rules.
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United States
New York City
World Trade Center
Federal Emergency Management
Post Office
Brest
Local Businesses Aid Hope House Can Drive
Country Mart and Hall Chiropractic Center hosted a two week May can food drive for Hope House serving about 4,000 people in Franklin County. Country Mart bought canned vegetables and passed savings to donors while Hall Chiropractic accepted cash and canned goods for services. All donations supported Hope House.
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Rory Hall
Hall Chiropractic Center
Mary Lois Gates
Hope House
Gary Jones
Country Mart
Franklin County
Hall Chiropractic
Stock scandal may hurt Kmart headline risks
Detroit AP reports that Kmart, already bankrupt, could face further losses as the Martha Stewart Everyday line drives about 1.5 billion dollars in annual sales. Analysts warn that Stewart's ImClone troubles may become Kmart's biggest liability if her legal issues deepen, affecting licensing and brand equity. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia also skids as scrutiny grows.
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Martha
Kmart
Seth Siegel
Beanstalk Group
Martha Stewart
Stewart
ImClone Systems Inc
Public Informa
Maurices appoints Shannon Winn Ottawa store manager
Maurices in Ottawa names Shannon Winn as store manager to oversee daily operations including sales, visual presentation, recruitment and training. Agler Gaeddert Chartered passes sixth independent peer review, confirming compliance with professional standards in auditing and accounting practices.
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Maurices
Ottawa
Shannon Winn
Winn
Farmers Insurance
Agler & Gaeddert, Chartered
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