Articles from the October 29, 2015 edition
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Assembly affirms nuisance order against property owners
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted 5-1 during a public hearing to affirm an appealed nuisance abatement order issued by the borough’s building offi... Full story
Viking volleyball continues undefeated ways in Juneau
Petersburg volleyball traveled to Juneau to participate in an All Comers Tournament last weekend,... Full story
Assembly requests state support for IJC involvement in mining issues
The Petersburg Borough Assembly sent a letter to Lt. Governor Byron Mallott requesting state support in asking the International Joint Commission... Full story
Yesterday's News
October 30, 1915 – H. S. Finch arrived from Seattle Wednesday and is spending the week meeting friends and looking after business in this vicinity. He...
United Fishermen of Alaska meet in Petersburg
United Fisherman of Alaska members gather in the Sons of Norway hall this week as it conducts its...
Oktoberfest produces good time and goodies for everyone
The 39th Annual Oktoberfest Artshare was held last weekend, and the theme this year was "Christmas...
To the Editor: Harbor Dept. needs boat watcher's information
It was brought to my attention in last week's issue, under the Managers Report the article that the Harbor Department would like boat owners to let...
Editorial: Memorial options
The school board proposed policy on memorial placement on school property does a good job of justifying the reasons behind the creation of this...
Stork report
Serena Claire Birchell was born Oct. 7, at the Juneau Family Health and Birth Center to Rachel...
Police reports
October 21 A caller reported a burn violation. Police issued a citation to Lawrence Christensen, 63, for parking a disabled vehicle longer than 24...
Courts
October 22 Regina LaBonte appeared before Deputy Magistrate Boggs for a bail hearing. The court lifted travel restrictions and the defendant may now...
Alaskan author visits town to talk about salmon traps
Alaska author and historian James Mackovjak's latest book, "Alaska Salmon Traps" details the sordid...
New mothers encouraged to attend Mom's Support Group
A new support group for mothers of young children met for the first time this month. Mothers with...
Wrangell fishermen charged with falsifying IFQ reports
WRANGELL — Two Wrangell fishermen have pleaded guilty to charges related to falsified commercial catch reports. In documentation submitted to the U...
Fish Factor: Salmon season was second largest harvest ever, yet lowest payout since 2006
Alaska’s 2015 salmon season produced the second largest harvest ever, but rock bottom prices yielded the lowest pay out to fishermen since 2006. That...
Obituary, Theodore (Ted) William Thomassen, 75
Theodore (Ted) William Thomassen, 75, passed away unexpectedly in Sitka, Alaska, on October 16,... Full story
William Musson Memorial Pathway gets a new look
Over a dozen volunteers showed up two weekends ago to help Petersburg Parks and Recreation and...