Articles from the August 30, 2012 edition

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 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

Mayor to step down and other seats up for grabs

The local ballot is now set for the Petersburg elections. There is no contest for the City Council, for the second year in a row with one council... Full story

 
 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

LBC finalizes borough decision

Members of the Local Boundary Commission finalized their decision that Petersburg's Borough plan meets state requirements. Voters in the proposed... Full story

 

Yesterday's News

August 22, 2002 - Mountain View Manor expansion moved closer to beginning construction Monday when c...

 
 By Shelly Pope    Sports    August 30, 2012

Petersburg hosts Jamboree

Petersburg hosted the 2012 Region V Jamboree for the first time. This tournament consisted of 17...

 
 By Shelly Pope    Sports    August 30, 2012

Cross Country has first race in Sitka

The Petersburg men's and women's cross-country teams put their running shoes to the road in Sitka for the first meet of the season Friday, Aug. 24....

 
 By Shelly Pope    Sports    August 30, 2012

Viking swimmers have great showing in Ketchikan

Viking men and women swimmers traveled to Ketchikan for the first meet of the season Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25. These competitors came home...

 

To the Editor

That’s what I’m talking about To the Editor: Tonight I was listening to the Republican National Convention and was awestruck by a speech given by...

 

Whale fluke in Frederick Sound

Water streams off this humpback’s tail as it dives on a recent sunny day in Frederick...

 

Police reports

August 22 A warning citation was given for no headlights at the S. Boat Harbor. A black iPad 2 was reported stolen on N. Nordic Drive. Zachary D....

 

Courts

August 23 Tanner Gene McKitrick, 20, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of habitual minor consuming alcohol....

 
 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

Former Council member calls for renaming of Syd Wright Auditorium

Former Petersburg Council member Bill Tremblay addressed the Petersburg School Board to possibly rename the Syd Wright Auditorium. “It has been...

 

Couples makes rest area for walkers

All summer-long pedestrians along Sandy Beach Road have had a place to stop and enjoy the view. Mel...

 

School Board discusses Positive behavior program

The possible results of the new Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program were discussed by the Petersburg City School Board. “This...

 
 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

Test scores are reported to board

Petersburg City Schools Superintendent Rob Thomason explained to the Petersburg School Board last...

 
 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

Juneau prosecutor to cover Petersburg

A new state prosecutor has found a place in Petersburg. The Department of Law has assigned Assistant District Attorney Nick Polasky, who works out of...

 

As salmon season winds down total catch approaches forecast

Salmon season is winding down and it’s still a guess if the statewide catch will reach the 132 million fish forecast.  Achieving that all comes dow...

 

Construction announcements

North Nordic Petersburg Indian Association will be conducting sidewalk improvement work along North Nordic Drive starting at the First Street...

 

Library news

Listen to Your Dog - with certified professional dog trainer Vickie L. Buchholz. Wednesday, Sept 5, 6:30 pm. Learn how to listen to and understand...

 

School news

Gabriel Seaman Army Pvt. Gabriel C. Seaman has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of...

 
 By Shelly Pope    News    August 30, 2012

2012 State of Alaska Primary Election results are in

The November general election contests for Alaska are set, barring any significant changes from...

 

The night life

Juneau artist Manuel Hernandez "DJ Manu" (left) provided dance music at Kito's Kave over the...

 

Laying the library foundation

Work so far on the new Petersburg Public Library....

 

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