Articles from the July 26, 2012 edition
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New City budget adopted
The City of Petersburg adopted the 2012-13 City budget with very few changes from last year. “The biggest change is the general fund subsidizing s... Full story
Petersburg/Wrangell discuss new hatchery development
A joint resolution calling for the development of new fish hatcheries and releases was passed by Petersburg City Council Monday, July 16. This...
Yesterday's News
July 28, 1982 - Max Haube, Rose Haube and John Silva Sr. were given the honorary title of Parade...
Merchants see increased traffic on tax-free day
Many Petersburg merchants expressed mixed feelings regarding its first sales tax-free day. The tax-free day took place, in conjunction with the... Full story
Letters to the Editor
Thank you during our time of loss To the Editor: I would like to thank the town of Kake for their unbelievable support during our time of loss and to...
Police reports
July 18 An individual wrote a bad check. An individual wrote two bad checks. Officers were called to respond to an individual trying to write a bad ch...
Courts
July 17 Thomas P. Lyons, 51, appeared before Judge William Carey for disposition of parole violation. Lyons was sentenced to six months in jail with...
Koenigs questions wage adjustments for city department heads; favors fixed percentage adjustments only
In a recent City Council meeting, council member Don Koenigs questioned the rationale of additional... Full story
Petersburg Humane Association changes terms of lease
The Petersburg City Council passed a resolution to change the terms of a land lease with the Petersburg Humane Association. The Humane Association...
“The World” to visit Petersburg Sunday
“The World” will visit Petersburg on Sunday, July 29, according to Sally Dwyer, office manager of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The World, lau...
Salard sues for Facebook defamation
A lawsuit filed in Wrangell’s First District Court by Dr. Greg Salard and his wife, Laura Salard, is seeking monetary damages and attorney fees in a d...
Fish Factor
The OceansAlaska Marine Science Center has barely opened its doors and tiny oysters are already growing out at the new floating facility at George...
Martha Marie John-Jackson, 86
Martha Marie John-Jackson, 86 was promoted to glory on June 25, 2012 at the Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January...
Cost-cutting biofuel study underway in Wrangell
WRANGELL — With the rising costs of heating homes and businesses in Southeast Alaska, an e...
Humpback breech
Saltwater from Frederick Sound cascades of this Humpback during a breech last weekend. Humpbacks...
WWII bomber lands
Founder of Historic Flight Foundation, John Sessions, landed this WWII Class B-25 Mitchell Fighter...
Icebreaker Cruise
The Hanseatic anchored in Frederick Sound and passed through the Narrows on Monday. The six deck,...
Becoming Zombies
Heather Canik (left) applies stage makeup to Nick Johnston and Ellie Hegar (right) applies makeup...
Anan’s mother bear
Sweet Mama, reigning matriarch at Anan Observatory, comes out to welcome everyone back - and not...