Articles from the June 23, 2016 edition
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New feathered residents at Long Term Care
The recent addition of two bird cages filled with feathered friends for Petersburg Medical Center's... Full story
Assembly prohibits on-site marijuana consumption
The Petersburg Borough Assembly continued to hear public opinion on amendments to the Smoke Free Air Act ordinance at its meeting Monday. The... Full story
Yesterday's News
June 24, 1916 – About 800 fish, the first of the season, were received at the cannery. They came from the Colpoys traps, and consisted of 40 Kings, a...
SEC calling for ferry reform proposals
WRANGELL — Alaska’s state ferry system is embarking on a journey to make itself more financially viable over the next 25 years, as a process to ref... Full story
To the Editor
Thank You To the Editor: On Saturday evening, June 11, I was in serious health trouble while visiting Alaska on a friend’s boat, the Liliana. In s...
Police reports
June 15 Harbormaster personnel requested an officer. An officer responded. A caller reported a parking violation. A caller reported suspicious...
Man charged with meth distribution indicted
The bail has been raised for a man involved in the latest drug bust in Petersburg. On June 6, police searched 214 North Nordic Drive Apt #5 and found...
Courts
June 17 Magistrate Judge Burrell issued a 20-day protective order against Jake Moiser. June 17 Brittany Martin appeared telephonically before...
Devil's Thumb Shooters take talents to state
The Devil's Thumb Shooters put on a show and brought home some hardware, including a hat with a...
PHS student slated to spent next year abroad
Back in November, Marissa Nilsen interviewed for the privilege of studying abroad as part of the...
Scientists: Drop Arctic from plans for offshore drilling
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Nearly 400 scientists have signed a letter urging President Obama to eliminate the possibility of Arctic offshore drilling in the n...
Elfin Cove woman dies in boating collision
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A 44-year-old woman has died in a boating collision near Elfin Cove in southeast Alaska. Alaska State Troopers say they Elfin Cove r...
Governor calls second special session over budget deficit
JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker is recalling lawmakers to Juneau to deal with the state's multibillion-dollar budget deficit, caused by tumbling oil p...
Fish Factor: Seattle restaurants put herring on the menu to prove a point
There’s much more to Alaska herring than roe and bait. To prove that point, nearly 40 of Seattle’s finest restaurants and retailers will cel...
2015 - 2016 Petersburg High School Honor Roll and Academic Excellence
Highest Honor Roll 12th Grade: Joshua James Andrews, Ruby M. Brock, Kelly S. Engell, Arlan John Erickson Jr., Stuart H. Medalen, Hannah Rose Pfundt,...