Articles from the July 10, 2014 edition
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Commission terminates TBPA general manager
The Thomas Bay Power Authority (TBPA) Commission terminated TBPA General Manager Michael Nicholls'... Full story
Sales tax code changes dominate ballot measures
Pending ongoing Petersburg Borough Assembly approval, six of the seven ballot measures on this October’s ballot would increase sales tax revenues f... Full story
New school superintendent enjoys smooth transition
New Petersburg School District Superintendent Lisa Stroh has been in town for just more than a week... Full story
Yesterday's News
July 11, 1914 – Henry Morgan, a rose grower, formerly located at 4263 Morgan street, has just returned from a four weeks tour of investigation to s...
Petersburg companies in the running for regional business award
Two Petersburg businesses are semi-finalists in a contest amongst Southeast Alaska entrepreneurs competing for $40,000 in consulting funds to grow...
Letters to the Editor
Library Programming To the Editor: Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding as we continue to grow into our new facility and redesign...
Police reports
July 2 Police responded to a report of noises from neighbors preventing others from sleeping. Police responded to a report of suspicious activity and...
Courts
July 3 Jessica Cummins appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell on a charge of Driving Under the Influence. The defendant entered a not guilty plea....
Grand jury indicts suspected heroin dealer
A grand jury indicted Christafur Morrell, 19, for two out of the three charges Petersburg Police filed against him related to heroin distribution...
Juneau files new stay in borough northern boundary line dispute
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) filed a stay with the Alaska Superior Court decision affirming the Local Boundary Commission’s decision a...
Fourth of July Street and Harbor Games Winners
Herring Toss (12 years and younger) Female: Jaden Perry Male: Alex Worthatch Herring Toss (13 years and older) Female: Lisa Haas Male: Chase Lockhart...
Otness, Sivertsen to wed
Naomi and Jarle Michalsen of Ketchikan and John Otness of Petersburg announce the wedding of their...
Fish Factor: Bristol Bay home to Alaska's most valuable fishery
With salmon fisheries going on every summer all across Alaska, you might wonder why so much attention is focused on Bristol Bay. The answer can be...
Borough Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following information during the last Borough Assembly meeting: Petersburg Police Chief Kelly Swihart...
Voters to see hefty ballot, election workers needed
This October’s municipal ballot is the largest Petersburg voters have seen for many years, according to Petersburg Borough Clerk Kathy O’Rear. Thi...
Petersburg resident umpiring in Little League regional tournament
Petersburg resident and little league umpire Ted Sandhoffer is heading to San Bernardino, Calif. in...
Obituary: Paul Maurice Garceau
“Butterflies are amazing, how the hell do they navigate?” One of the many things Paul Garceau wondered about. That wonder ended when Paul passed awa... Full story
Fourth of July Street and Harbor Games Winners
Herring Toss (12 years and younger) Female: Jaden Perry Male: Alex Worthatch Herring Toss (13 years and older) Female: Lisa Haas Male: Chase Lockhart...
