Articles from the February 18, 2016 edition
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Police apprehend escaped inmate on Lumber St.
Petersburg Police apprehended Jacob Sturgeon Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, after he escaped custody ear... Full story
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Parade an emotional affair
Rain drops falling upon the Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Parade is nothing new for those who march in... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 19, 1916 – Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, with the forestry launch Ranger 2, returned from Ketchikan, where they had been for several weeks. T...
Petersburg woman wins regional business competition
Petersburg entrepreneur Mindy Anderson won $40,000 in the Path to Prosperity competition that aims... Full story
Rainforest Islands Ferry to resume in April
The Rainforest Islands Ferry operations between Coffman Cove and Banana Point will resume April 15. The North End Ferry Authority board of directors d...
Found objects helping fill void in library
Shortly after the newly constructed Petersburg Public Library opened its doors a couple years ago, l...
To the Editor: Volunteer of the Year Nominations
Across Alaska, there are many dedicated volunteers whose helping hands and caring hearts positively impact the lives of others. The First Lady’s V...
Police reports
February 10 A caller reported a flash and being out of power. A caller reported possible drug paraphernalia found at Wrangell Narrows beach. A caller...
Courts
February 17 Iralee Galaktionoff appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for a charge of false information or report. The court entered a not guilty...
State lawmakers talk budget at Chamber dinner
State Sen. Bert Stedman talked about how well the community would weather the state budget deficit during Petersburg’s annual Chamber of Commerce D...
Lady Vikings sweep Wrangell homecoming
The Petersburg High School girls basketball team took on Wrangell last weekend, taking both games wi...
Vikings go 1-1 against Wrangell
The Petersburg High School boys basketball team made the short trip south to Wrangell last weekend, but the result of the two-game set was not what Vi...
Fish Factor: New documentary focuses on challenges facing small-scale fishermen
Fishing lives and fishing wives are set to be showcased for a national audience; one as a documentary and the other, on reality television. The...
Obituary, Linda M. Abbott, 73
Linda M. Abbott, 73 Linda M. Abbott, 73, passed away Jan. 23 in Anchorage, Alaska. Linda was born... Full story
VFW service officer visiting
VFW State Service Officer Lisa Robinson will be in Petersburg Feb. 25 at the Tides Inn from 12:30 – 5:00 pm. Lisa will be available to answer q...
School News
Montana State University Hugh Fleming (High Honors), Hillary Hunter (Honors), and William Jensen (Honors), received diplomas at Montana State...
Learning mental toughness on the mats
Last year, the Mitkof Middle School wrestling team came in second at regions behind Ketchikan....
AK Air rep speaks at Chamber banquet
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce members sat down at their annual banquet last Saturday evening at the Sons of Norway Hall. Halibut and prime rib were...
