USPS review process examined approximately 3,300 stations and branches in urban and suburban areas across the country

As a result of a study started in 2009, the U.S. Postal Service has made the decision to close the Cumminsville Finance Station, 4122 Hamilton Ave., the East End Finance Station, 3923 Eastern Ave., and the Reed Hartman Finance Station, 10945 Reed Hartman Hwy. They will close January 31, 2011.

“Given the extraordinary decline in mail volume — a decline of 43.1 billion pieces in the past five years — we must take action to reduce the size of our retail and delivery network,” said Darryl Myers, the Cincinnati Postmaster. “By consolidating, streamlining and adjusting our operations, the Postal Service becomes a more efficient and effective organization.”

“Local mail delivery will not be affected by this move. Full retail services will still be available and our customers will continue to receive the same excellent service they always have,” said Myers.

This announcement updates a review process that examined approximately 3,300 stations and branches in urban and suburban areas across the country, focusing on those facilities in relative close proximity to one another to determine where consolidations might be feasible, while maintaining customer access to postal services.

Affected postal employees will be reassigned in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and established repositioning processes.

Other Postal Stations slated to close

Aberdeen (South Dakota) Downtown Finance Station to Close 

 As a result of a study conducted in 2009, the U.S. Postal Service has made the decision to close the Downtown Finance Station located at 102 4th Ave. SE, in Aberdeen.

“Given the extraordinary decline in mail volume and customer traffic, the Postal Service must take action to reduce the size of its retail network,” said Clem Felchle, manager of the Sioux Falls-based Dakotas District. “By consolidating, streamlining and adjusting our operations, the Postal Service becomes a more efficient and effective organization.”

“Given the close proximity of these outlets, we felt that we could continue to provide effective mail service to those impacted,” said Felchle. Local mail delivery will not be affected.

Community input was received and carefully considered, but ultimately the decision was made to proceed with the closure. Downtown Station is open 8-9:30 a.m. and 1-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Downtown Station will not close until a remodeling project at the Main Post Office is completed. The renovation will add a third service window and 1,050 new Post Office Boxes. Downtown Station customers may move their Post Office Box to the Main Post Office and retain the same mailing address, or they can opt for carrier delivery at their home or business.

Yankton (South Dakota) Downtown Post Office to Close
Postal Operations will be Consolidated at Fox Run Annex

 A facility study is complete, and the U.S. Postal Service has made the decision to close the Post Office located at 335 Walnut St. in Yankton.

“Given the extraordinary decline in mail volume and customer traffic, the Postal Service must take action to reduce the size of its retail network,” said Clem Felchle, manager of the Sioux Falls-based Dakotas District. “By consolidating, streamlining and adjusting our operations, the Postal Service becomes a more efficient and effective organization.”

The Post Office building will be listed for sale. Post Office Box and retail operations will move to the current Fox Run Annex at 506 W 25th St. The move will take place after a remodeling project at Fox Run is complete. A date for the consolidation has not been determined. Local mail delivery will not be affected.

PO Box customers can keep their box at the Fox Run facility or opt for carrier delivery at their home or business.