Two Xenia residents thought they were early enough to miss the crowd.
“I woke up early today to try and get down here,” said Daisy Williams.
“I thought I was early enough, but I guess everyone is an early riser this close to Christmas,” said Taylor Sage.
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The post office was so busy, customers helped each other hold packages.
Carriers were also busy too. This is Heather Teets second Christmas with the USPS.
“It can change completely. Sometimes you’re working three extra hours. It’s a lot different,” she said.
Xenia’s Postmaster said their location has seen a 15 percent increase in the amount of packages to be delivered.
“I’m happy to see it. It can be overwhelming, but I guess it means our economy is doing well. It’s just busy,” said Teets.
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If anyone still has a package at home, there are some mailing and shipping deadlines to know:
- Tuesday, Dec. 18 for priority express to APO/FPO/DPO (such as to the military)
- Thursday, Dec. 20 for first class priority mail service (cards or packages)
- Saturday, Dec. 22 for priority mail express service
Local post offices will not be extending their hours to handle holiday packages.
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