Articles from the April 5, 2012 edition

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 By Ron Loesch    News    April 5, 2012

Chief warns:

Police Chief Jim Agner warned the Petersburg Rotary Club members on Wednesday that a jump in heroin use in town is likely to cause property crimes to...

 
 By Suzanne Ashe    News    April 5, 2012

Romiad relocation stalls, building scheduled to be torn down

Negotiations have fallen flat regarding funding for the relocation of the 29-year-old Romiad building, and the two-story building will now most likely...

 
 By Suzanne Ashe    News    April 5, 2012

Big turn out for Choose Respect march and rally

Schools students and public officials participated in a statewide Choose Respect event – with a m...

 

Yesterday’s News

April 7, 1982 - Before construction even begins on the new small boat harbor, it appears that the...

 
 By Suzanne Ashe    News    April 5, 2012

City Council report: City prepares to file again on redistricting

Petersburg will be ready once again to go to court against the Alaska Redistricting Board in order...

 

Letters to the Editor

Fundraising drive a success To the Editor: Rae C. Stedman Elementary recognizes the combined efforts of many toward the success of our fundraising...

 
 By Ron Loesch    Opinion    April 5, 2012

Editorial

Last year the Sons of Norway Fedrelandet Lodge #23 celebrated their 100th birthday as an organization. This year, the SONs celebrate the 100th year of...

 

Peggy's Corner

Hello again from the Legislature. Now that we’re down to the last two weeks of session, the pace is...

 

Police Reports

March 28 Officers responded to a welfare check on Haugen Drive. Caller reported the theft of property and harassment. Russ A. Johnston, 50, was arrest...

 

Court Reports

March 26 Martin Baker was arraigned in Trial Court on charges of assault, a fourth degree misdemeanor. Baker was released on his own recognizance. A...

 

Dangerous Waters reality TV show screens in Petersburg

Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the TV, another reality show hits the little screen. Bu...

 

Third Sitka Sound herring opener set for Thursday

On Monday, April 2, the Sitka Sound herring sac roe fishery was opened in the northwest portion of...

 

Coast Guard monitors tsunami ghost ship drifting northwest

ANCHORAGE (AP) — A derelict Japanese ship dislodged by last year's massive tsunami was drifting toward Alaska Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. T...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Petitions ask to recall WMC Board members

WRANGELL Eight recall petition applications to remove all but one member of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors have been filed with...

 

Seafood reps talk jobs to congress

For the first time ever, seafood industry reps were invited to brief policy makers in Congress on jobs and economic opportunities. Last Thursday the...

 

Southeast Alaska king salmon sport fishing regulations for 2012

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game sport fishing regulations for king (Chinook) salmon in Southeast Alaska and Yakutat from 12:01 A.M. Friday,...

 

Road improvement bids set for May

City Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported to the City Council on Monday that several city projects are right on schedule. • Municipal Power & Light h...

 
 By Suzanne Ashe    Dockside    April 5, 2012

USCG Cutter Hickory visits Petersburg

The USCG Cutter Hickory last week made a brief stop in Petersburg. The multi-mission cutter was...

 
 By Suzanne Ashe    News    April 5, 2012

Foot races just got hi-tech in Petersburg

Participants in Petersburg triathlons and 5-K runs will soon have the quickest, most-accurate race results than any other area in Southeast Alaska....

 

Judd, Jenny wed

Petersburg residents Tammy Judd and Douglas Jenny were wed March 24, 2012, at Petersburg Volunteer...

 

Last concert of arts season

The French Canadian band Grand Derangement performed for the second time in Petersburg on Friday....

 

Community Foundation grant cycle closing

The Petersburg Community Foundation’s third grant-making opportunity is now open. A total of $7000 will be awarded to a minimum of three nonprofit o...

 

Scholarships available for students statewide

The Alaska Community Foundation has scholarships available for current and incoming college students. For more information about these scholarships,...

 

Library News

Free Books for Kids/Stuffed Animal Sleep Over - Friday March 30, 10 am – 4 pm. Choose a free book and drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a w...

 
 By Troy Larson    Dockside    April 5, 2012

Shipping herring

A large Korean ship, the M/V Jochoh has been docked at Petersburg Fisheries for two weeks. They...

 

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