Articles from the March 6, 2014 edition
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Fire destroys incubation room at Crystal Lake Hatchery, over 1.2 million fish destroyed
The incubation building and the generator shed at the Crystal Lake Hatchery were both destroyed in... Full story
Jury finds defendant guilty of sexual abuse of a minor
A Petersburg jury convicted Tore Lenz, 19, of one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 2nd degree last Friday. Lenz was charged with two counts of... Full story
Yesterday's News
March 7, 1914 – Wake up people of Petersburg and get a move on. You must have the modern improvements if you want to be on the map. We need water wo...
Local educators discuss concerns with Governor
Gov. Sean Parnell came to town last Monday and heard from Petersburg School District teachers and... Full story
Chamber banquet this Saturday
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership meeting and banquet on Saturday, March 8 at the Sons of Norway Hall. Social time is...
Lady Vikings win first Regional tournament game
The Lady Vikings beat the Sitka Wolves during the first game of the Regional Tournament in Sitka yesterday. Head Coach Dino Brock said his squad fell...
Vikings lose first tournament game
The Vikings lost its first game of the regional tournament in Sitka Wednesday morning against Mt. Edgecumbe. Head Coach Rick Brock said his team...
Borough property values twice that of original estimates
The Petersburg Borough assessor’s taxable value of property that was formerly outside city limits is nearly one and a half times the original...
Letters to the Editor
Borough should live within means To the Editor: Well, we got the borough rammed down our throats supposedly to get more money for the city coffers,...
Ordinance provides police discretion when charging for minor crimes
The Petersburg Borough Assembly gave final approval to an ordinance that offers police officers more discretion in their decision to charge...
Police reports
February 26 A caller reported individuals refusing to leave the bar. A caller reported vehicles parked in an area for long periods of time without...
Courts
February 25 William Smith appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey where he entered a guilty plea to Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree. Th...
Assembly delays Harbor's request for drive down dock addition
The Petersburg Borough Assembly tabled a Harbor Advisory Board request to construct 120 feet of bulkhead as part of the Drive Down Dock project. The...
Two new members join PIA Tribal Council
The Petersburg Indian Association held elections last week. Christina Sakamoto was re-elected to serve as Board President for a one-year term. Mary...
Court denies Juneau appeal of Petersburg northern boundary
A Juneau Superior Court Judge ruled in favor of the Local Boundary Commission's (LBC) decision to...
Brock pleads 'not guilty' to gambling charges
WRANGELL — Lavina “Lovey” Brock, 68, of Wrangell, pleaded not guilty to four counts of promoting illegal gambling Tuesday before Wrangell First...
Internationally renowned folk musician to perform in Wright Auditorium
Award winning singer-songwriter Ruth Moody will be performing in Petersburg at the Wright...
Fish Factor: Oceans changing while US policy doesn't
Just as Nero fiddled while Rome burned, US policy makers are quibbling over climate issues as bivalves dissolve in an increasingly corrosive Pacific...
Borough manager's report
During the Borough Assembly’s March 3 meeting, Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following: Interest in Losing Big has increased this...
Obituary, Alice Ann Farra, 83
Alice Ann Farra, 83, of Lincoln, Mont. passed away Feb. 9, 2014 at her home in Lincoln. Alice was... Full story