Articles from the February 1, 2018 edition
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Eight power and light employees voice opposition to borough reorganization plan
Eight current Petersburg Municipal Power and Light employees are in opposition of the borough’s plan to reorganize the public works and electric u...
PMC sees 62 positive flu cases so far
The end of 2017 saw more confirmed flu cases in Petersburg than any year since at least 2007,...
74 applicants for medical center CEO position
In the search for a new CEO, the Petersburg Medical Center has received more than 70 applications from across the country, leaving it up to the...
Yesterday's News
February 1, 1918 The Juneau Dispatch of Jan. 23, states that Captain Madsen had arrived in Juneau that day, with the information that A. Hansen of...
Finance director outlines state of the borough
In the last month, borough officials hosted three open houses for the public to offer cost saving or money making ideas, prompting a question that...
Assembly member requests special meeting on electric reorganization
A special assembly meeting is scheduled Friday at 5 p.m. in Assembly Chambers to discuss the...
Four Scouts earn Eagle Scout honor
Four Petersburg young men were awarded the Eagle Scout honor at a ceremony on Monday, coming after...
Editorial: Continue the search
As discussion continues on the Power and Light reorganization, it’s important to quantify the savings and identify where they will be placed within t...
Police Report
January 24 — Lost wallet found on N. Nordic Dr., owner informed. Caller reported possible intoxicated driver on N. Nordic Dr. An altercation was r...
Trooper report
On Jan. 24, Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales conducted a traffic stop on a blue Ford pickup near MP1 Kasaan Road. Investigation revealed that...
FS project being planned for Petersburg-Wrangell districts
WRANGELL — The United States Forest Service is developing a new initiative for the Wrangell and Petersburg districts, encompassing state and p...
Fish Factor: Pacific halibut to decrease this year, likely into the foreseeable future
As expected, catches of Pacific halibut will decrease for this year, and likely into the...
Fisheries board agrees to draft letter on otters
WRANGELL — On its regional meeting’s concluding day last week the Board of Fisheries agreed to draft a letter to federal authorities, encouraging the...
Obituary: Aril Mathisen, Jr., 75
Aril (Audi) Thormod Mathisen Jr., 75, passed on January 11, 2018. He was born in Petersburg, Alaska...
Obituary: Ronald Lee Beckett, 80
Ronald Lee (Pete) Beckett, 80, entered into Glory on Jan. 28, 2018. He was born to Charles and... Full story
