Articles from the June 8, 2017 edition
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Exchange student will miss Petersburg
Over a year ago, Topi Karikorpi made a list of four countries he would perhaps like to spend a year...
Petersburg budget approved, tax increase remains
The Petersburg Assembly unanimously approved its budget last week for the upcoming year that starts...
Yesterday's News
June 8, 1917 – A regular meeting of the town council was held, present were Mayor Otness, Councilmen Israelson, Krackle, Steberg, Stoft and S...
14,600-acre Petersburg land bill passes House, Senate, and awaits for the Governor's signature
The Petersburg Borough is a signature away from increasing its state land grant from 1,400 acres to...
Local woman wins POW marathon
On an ailing hip and no experience in long-distance races, 49-year-old Jo Ann Day took first place in the 18th annual Prince of Wales Marathon last...
Commentary
As your Borough Manager, my job is a combination of providing advice along with implementing the pol...
Letters to the Editor
Extremely proud To the Editor: It is not too often that we hear about the accomplishments of our PHS graduates. We are extremely proud of Joseph...
Police reports
May 24 — Thefts were reported on Vesta St. and S. 6th streets. May 25 — An abandoned vehicle was reported on Hogue Alley. A motor vehicle acc...
Courts
May 16 — Daniel Varner appeared before Judge Carey and entered a guilty plea to reduced charges of Harassment in the 2nd Degree. The defendant was s...
Trooper report
June 1 at approximately 3:46 p.m., Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales received a report of a single vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision near MP 18...
Five firsts in state track and field meet
The Vikings track and field program concluded its season with high plaudits at the State...
Marijuana growers not competing, they say
The two marijuana growers in Petersburg are apparently not in competition, as one wants to grow for...
Borough building almost done, cost less than expected
The Petersburg municipal building project is slated to be done mid June and is currently $700,000...
Researchers discover new kind of flying squirrel
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Research by a Juneau scientist has helped uncover a new species of flying squirrel. Allison Bidlack and her six-person team r...
Fish Factor: Applications for oyster and kelp farms increase, many are new operations
Home grown shellfish and kelp are gaining momentum in Alaska, spurred on by growing markets and the steadfast push by Governor Walker’s visionary m...
Foundation awards given to nine nonprofits
The Petersburg Community Foundation gave $14,000 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations...
Obituary, Kristine L. Holtzheimer Hibbits, 49
Kristine L. Holtzheimer Hibbits, 49, died on May 23, 2017. She was born on March 20, 1968 in Bellingham, Washington to Sue and James Holtzheimer. Her... Full story
Teacher, coach Rob Schwartz retires after 26 years
Hundreds of people gathered at the Petersburg Elks Lodge Friday evening to honor Rob Schwartz, who i...
The Pilot's former reporter, Kyle Clayton buys the Chilkat Valley News
The Chilkat Valley News has a new owner this week, as Tom Morphet passed the torch to reporter Kyle... Full story
Physical evidence "overwhelming" in car thefts, suspect in custody
WRANGELL- After several days of serial car thefts around Wrangell a suspect is in custody at the police department. After Wrangell Police Department... Full story