Articles from the March 7, 2013 edition
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PIA will apply to replace Sing Lee Alley Bridge
The Petersburg Indian Association Tribal Board received reports from various departments outlining the programs they are involved in and what is... Full story
North Harbor bids closed March 5
Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported that the bids for the North Harbor project closed March 5 during the regular meeting of the... Full story
Blaquiere Point launch ramp rebuild is underway
Mild winter weather has allowed Rock-n-Road Construction to begin the rebuild of the Blaquiere... Full story
Assembly takes no action on sea otter bounty
During its regular meeting Monday afternoon, the Petersburg Borough Assembly took no action at all on Resolution 2013-7, which is a resolution...
Yesterday's News
March 9, 1983 - Ground breaking for construction on a two-story addition to the Petersburg High School this summer will be recommended to the...
Assembly supports skaters at the community gym
Several members of the roller derby and hockey program attended the regular meeting of the Petersburg Borough Assembly Monday afternoon to show suppor...
School Board hears update for Emergency Response Plan
Marcus Hom, lead instructor for Dark Horse Defense has taken on the task of developing an emergency response plan for the Petersburg Schools. Hom atte...
Official Borough Incorporation Election Results
Official Borough Incorporation Election Results Ballot Question Total Votes: 1382 Yes 782 No 600 Mayor Mark Jensen 918 Don Koenigs 167 Assembly Susan... Full story
Letters to the Editor
Not going to mend fences To the Editor: Well, dip me in honey and throw me to the bears. For once I agree with Dana Thynes. In last week's Pilot, she... Full story
Editorial
Several people have inquired why this newspaper never printed the final borough election results. We assured them that we had, but not until this week... Full story
Assembly receives update on police chief search
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, along with Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht, has decided on a criteria that will be necessary to attract good,...
Courts
March 5 Bodine Emmons Rogers, 41, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of failure to give immediate notice of...
Police reports
February 27 Fire Marshall issued a warning for burn requirements. An individual received harassing phone calls from a person with an East Indian...
Middle School wrestlers bring home fourth place in Region V Tournament
The Petersburg Middle School Viking wrestlers traveled to Ketchikan to participate in the Region V...
Losing Big Petersburg loses two more contestants
The Losing Big Petersburg competition has attracted many supporters over the last month and the loss of two more contestants brings the total to...
TRT Grants are awarded by Assembly
The Petersburg Borough Assembly awarded several grants funded by the Transient Room Tax during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The TRT...
Begich pushes roadless repeal in Senate
Senator Mark Begich has once again introduced legislation to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. “It’s past time to eliminate this...
Wrangell Borough begins TBPA termination study
WRANGELL — The City and Borough of Wrangell is working with a Denver-based consultancy firm to determine the cost of eliminating PERS employees at...
Fish Factor
More wild salmon from Alaska will make its way to world markets this year if forecasts hold true for the 2013 season. State salmon managers are...
Obituary: Robin Verline Lane, 52
Robin Verline Lane, 52, passed away February 14, 2013 after a short battle with cancer in Anchorage....