Articles from the January 1, 2015 edition
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2014 Year in review
January More than 600 Petersburg residents signed up for the borough's recycling program. The Peters... Full story
Fuel economy: why prices at the pump remain high despite falling oil prices
Locally falling oil prices and fewer State funds have arisen alongside every budget discussion,... Full story
Borough Assembly to consider local implementation of new marijuana law
Shortly after ringing in the new year, the Borough will start contending with a new law passed by voters in November’s State election that allows p... Full story
Yesterday's News
January 2, 1915 – Although the steamer situation was a big handicap to the convention and anniversary celebration held by the Sons of Norway lodge ...
To the Editor
Keep Stroh To the Editor, Dear School Board, Upon arriving at school today we heard rumors that our new superintendent might be leaving (fired)....
Extra! Extra! Two elementary classes publish newspapers
Christine Wallace's third and fourth graders and David Owen's third graders recently published...
Police reports
December 23 A caller requested extra patrols at Magill’s Tailer Court. Police received a request for a welfare check on an individual. An ambulance w...
Courts
December 11 Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell presided over a representation hearing for Jack Galaktionoff charged with Violation of Custodial Duties....
Vikings defeat two-time state title winner
The Petersburg Vikings are 1-1 as of Tuesday afternoon as they compete in Ketchikan at the Clarke Cochran Christmas Classic tournament. The Vikings...
Colorful fireworks display planned for New Years
The pyro crew of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) will help usher in the new year with a bang as they put on a fireworks display New...
Lady Vikings win first tourney game
The Lady Vikings won its first game in the Clarke Cochran Christmas Classic tournament in Ketchikan Tuesday morning. The Petersburg girls beat the...
Fish Factor
Salmon will always be the heart of Alaska’s fisheries, and that’s why most people think of summer as the fishing season. But that’s not the case....
Monthly book sale to begin in new year
The Friends of the Library will begin holding monthly used book sales at the Public Library beginning Jan. 3. The mini book sales will be held the fir...