The staff at the local store used to be incredibly warm and welcoming, always treating customers like family. During a particularly tough time filled with multiple family medical emergencies, I've relied on their Western Union service to send money home. My 80-year-old mother recently suffered a broken neck, which has led to frequent trips between NYC and Wellsboro, PA.
Since we don't drive and the store is conveniently located just two blocks from my mother's house, it has been a lifeline for me. Unfortunately, after a recent conflict and numerous visits since July 2024, it seems they have decided to stop serving me. Each time I go in, I'm met with the frustrating news that the Western Union service is down. This is especially disheartening as the nearest alternative is over a mile away, uphill on my return journey. Managing this with my COPD, alongside the stress of my family situation, has become quite overwhelming.
Let me find out that the service was actually operational this whole time, and I'll call the BBB. read more