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Juneau inmate loses part of ear in assault
JUNEAU (AP) — A fight at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau has left an inmate missing part of his ear. Alaska State Troopers say the victim had part of his ear bit off by another inmate Saturday afternoon. Alaska State Troopers were...
Petersburg Police destroy possible meth lab
The Petersburg Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen Sunday, May 5 reporting a possible portable Methamphetamine lab. After further investigation, PPD, with the assistance of SEACAD and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement,...
Couple escape landslide by running down beach
SITKA (AP) — A couple escaped a landslide by running down a narrow, pebble beach away from the shifting mountain. The slide happened Sunday just as Kevin Knox, 41, and his girlfriend, Maggie Gallin, 28, returned from fishing in a rowboat to the...
Petersburg Wrangell Insurance recognized for excellence
The Petersburg Wrangell Insurance Agency has been providing insurance in Alaska since the 1950's and have recently been awarded the Premier Partner Award for performance and partnership by Safeco Insurance. “We are honored to be recognized by...
Vikings track team sends seven to state competition
The Petersburg High School Viking track team traveled to Juneau for the Region V Championship meet last weekend and came away with the boys taking third place and the girls placing second. “The... Full story
Petersburg locals find lost canoe paddles
Members of the One People Canoe Society lost several of their canoe paddles, along with other equipment, as they made their way to Wrangell to participate in the rededication of Chief Shakes House.... Full story
Petersburg celebrates 55th Little Norway Festival
The 55th Little Norway Festival begins today and Petersburg is ready to celebrate. This festival celebrates Syttende Mai or May 17, the signing of Norway's Constitution in 1814. Over the more than 50 ... Full story
Obituary, Goldie Adelia Sivertsen, 103
Goldie Adelia Sivertsen, 103 passed away in Arlington, Wash. with her family by her side on May 6, 2013. Goldie was the only child born to John and Fern Ludeman on Jan. 29, 1910 in Newport, Ore. She... Full story
