Articles from the October 23, 2014 edition
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Case of suspected heroin dealer proceeds
Public Defender Eric Hedland, representing 20-year-old Christafur Morrell, was recently denied a Motion to Suppress evidence by Superior Court Judge W... Full story
Police chief gets advanced training at FBI National Academy
Petersburg Police Chief Kelly Swihart is participating in an exclusive training opportunity with... Full story
Local feline diagnosed with incurable, contagious disease
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus has cropped up again in Petersburg, diagnosed in a feral cat trapped on the south end of Haugen Drive in the South... Full story
Yesterday's News
October 24, 1914 – The first law enacted by our territorial legislature two years ago was the law giving women the right to vote. The gallantry of the...
Public says 'no' to pesticide use, Assembly discusses new radios for public safety personnel
A few issues sparked a lively discussion among assembly members and the public at Monday’s regular meeting. Four residents spoke out against the u...
Appointments and vacancies
The following appointments were made at Monday’s assembly meeting: Vice Mayor: Cindi Lagoudakis (continuing) Southeast Conference and AML R...
Kitchen issues continue to plague Petersburg schools
Petersburg schools' aging kitchen continues to cook up new headaches for administrators as they...
Weary Viking swimmers continue to maintain lead, readying for regional
Swimming Viking boys continue to carve themselves a place ahead of their competitors, though that margin remains slim as competitors kick hard to...
Police reports
October 15 An officer issued a warning for speed during a traffic stop. A hit deer was reported by a caller. An officer was unable to locate the...
Courts
October 1 Cheryl Crawford appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for a Felony First proceeding on two counts of Misconduct Involving a Contr...
Local House candidates pass unopposed primaries, prepare for general election
Both candidates to represent Petersburg and other communities in House District 35, Democrat...
Petersburg group embarks on international service project
Lizzie Thompson began dreaming up a service project to participate in with her daughter, Kate, when...
Alaska Sea Grant discusses retaining youth, growing maritime industries
Little Norway continues to be a welcoming haven for visitors, recently hosting the Alaska Sea Grant conference over Thursday and Friday, where...
Who gets what? Assembly considers public services and service areas
Two issues related to public services and service areas surfaced at Monday’s regular assembly meeting. Assembly member Bob Lynn introduced a motion t...
Warmer temps likely going into winter, possible El Niño year
Winter in Petersburg is likely to be a bit warmer than the nights of yesteryear, though whether there will be a white, or just slushy entrance to the...
Tidal Echoes seeking submissions
Tidal Echoes, the literary and art journal of Southeast Alaska, is now accepting submissions for the 2015 edition Attention all artists, authors,...
First Bank showcases non-profits weekly
In recognition of “National Philanthropy Day” on Nov. 15, First Bank in Petersburg will showcase a local non-profit service organization in their lob...
Fish Factor: Bering Sea crab fleet has shrunk to 77 vessels
The Bering Sea crab fleet now stands at 77 vessels, a far cry from the nearly 250 boats before the fishery downsized to catch shares in 2005. Fewer bo...
Moose harvest totals
End of Season RM038 Moose Harvest Total Year Harvest Total 2014 104 (second highest on record) 2013...
Wrangell doctor charged in child porn case
WRANGELL - On the morning of Oct. 15, Wrangell physician Greg Salard was arrested for the alleged...
Borough Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Geisbrecht presented the following report to the assembly at Monday’s regular meeting: Medicaid recertification for the M...
Two Vikings crowned at local wrestling tournament
The season has just begun, and already it's a good year for Petersburg wrestling, coming in with... Full story
