North American Communications Abruptly Closes

After nearly 40 years in business, North American Communications, a direct mail company in Duncansville, abruptly shut its doors last week, leaving nearly 300 employees stunned and facing an uncertain future.

According to employee Nancy Hurley, 50, of Alexandria, who worked in the lettershop, Monday, May 20, was just like any other workday for the employees.

"We went to work on Monday.We were busy because we were in the middle of some big jobs that needed completed," she said. "And then at 2:45 p.m., the owner called a mandatory meeting and we all gathered in the breakroom."

As the employees s...