Articles from the October 18, 2012 edition
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Jensen and Koenigs to run for Borough Mayor
Petersburg City Councilors Mark Jensen and Don Koenigs have filed with the Division of Elections to... Full story
Contract renewed for City Manager
The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a renewal contract for Petersburg City Manager, Steve Giesbrecht, during its regular meeting Monday... Full story
Petersburg swimmers capture fifth place in Juneau
The Petersburg Viking swimmers traveled to Juneau over the weekend to compete against Juneau... Full story
SEAPA CEO explains single plant operator for Tyee and Swan Lake
The possibility of streamlining the operations of Thomas Bay Power Authority and Ketchikan Power Utility into a single operator was brought before...
Yesterday's News
October 20, 1982- An unfamiliar building, a strange view from the front window, a new bed-it can be disquieting to an adult, let alone a child. Maria...
$245,000 energy grant allows city to improve energy efficiency of public buildings
Using a $245,000 grant from the Alaska Energy Authority, the City of Petersburg improved the energy efficiency of their city shop building, harbor...
Hoag sworn into empty council seat
John Hoag was appointed to the recently vacated seat of John Jensen during the regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council Monday evening and...
Editorial
It’s no wonder borough formation efforts have taken more than 10 years to culminate in a determining vote in December. Initial council discussions o...
Letters to the Editor
More borough government To the Editor: Is now the time for more government? It sounds like the City of Petersburg is having trouble rounding up...
Police reports
October 10 Harbor representative requested a vehicle be impounded for overtime parking. An individual allegedly violated court conditions at Nordic...
Courts
October 15 Jace H. Cunningham, 30, appeared before Judge William Carey for an arraignment on the charges of seven counts of third degree assault – c...
Petersburg Bible church welcomes new pastor
Petersburg Bible Church welcomes Demer Webb as a new pastor for the growing congregation. Webb and...
Curry makes last ditch plea for fishing infrastructure
Outgoing Petersburg Vessel Owners Association executive director Julianne Curry approached the Petersburg City Council with the possibility of putting...
Moose hunting season closes
Moose Hunt Results (End of Season) Mitkof 4 Thomas Bay 4 Stikine River 16 (2) Kake 20 (2) Kupreanof...
City hears results of alcohol abuse survey
Alaska Island Community Services teamed up with Petersburg Mental Health Services to perform a study regarding underage drinking and adult heavy and...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell has proclaimed October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alaska. Since taking office, combatting domestic v...
Beat the odds
The young family of Carin Christensen and Emil Tucker approach the finish line at the Community Gym...
City Manager says, forward questions to Election Division
City official continue to handle questions regarding the borough election issues. These issues are being forwarded to the two State agencies involved...
Downtown road construction continues
The Petersburg Road Improvement Project continues along Nordic Drive and Dolphin Street. Construction progress to date includes all phase one drain...
Bear mauling victim found on Alaska island
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Human remains found ravaged by one or more brown bears on a southeast Alaska island are likely from a Sitka man overdue on a boating...
Fish Factor
State fishery managers are asking for input from Alaskans to help solve the case of disappearing king salmon. A letter went out last week from Alaska...
New USCG cutter arrives in Southeast
Southeast Alaska received a new Coast Guard cutter last week. Coast Guard Sector Juneau personnel...
Tate requests athletic opportunities for middle school
Dan Tate, father and employee of Petersburg City Schools spoke with the Petersburg City Schools Board to add athletic programs to the middle school....
Fire prevention education
Members of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department visited the kindergarten at Stedman Elementary... Full story
Obituary
Eva, a longtime resident of Anchorage passed away peacefully of natural causes October 2012. Surrounded by her loving family at Alaska Regional...
