Articles from the February 5, 2015 edition
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Weaver pleads guilty; released to Hawaii on bond
Petersburg resident Mark Weaver, 59, has pled guilty to one of two felony charges brought against... Full story
Committee to explore local implementation of marijuana law
A committee comprised of assembly members and area residents will be assembled to explore how Petersburg will handle a new state law that allows for... Full story
Assembly divided on changes to recycling program
The assembly was divided on a proposal to transition to an in-house, cart-based recycling program this summer. The transition comes with a $285,000... Full story
Assembly overviews borough operating budget
Finance Director Jody Tow presented highlights from the operating budget for fiscal year 2015-16 at... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 6, 1915 – The Glee Club Kierulf is advertised to give a concert in Sons of Norway hall tomorrow afternoon at 4 o' clock. The club should be g...
To the Editor
Offer the jobs To the Editor: I took offense to the last article with me being the mama of deceased Elem. Ed Teacher/Salvation Army Minister, Capt....
Meth case proceeds with felony charges
Samuel W. Nelson IV, 51, appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for a Felony First proceeding on Jan. 29 following his arrest Jan. 28 for...
Obituary, Thomas Patrick Lyons, 54
Thomas Patrick Lyons, 54, died on January 26, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born on December... Full story
Police reports
January 28 Police issued a citation to Randal K. Long, 21, for failure to provide proof of insurance. An individual trespassed at a business and was...
Death Notice
Bentley L. Sperl died on January 29. A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. at the Sons of Norway followed by a potluck at 6... Full story
Courts
February 2 Revey Conrad appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for an arraignment. The defendant is charged with Criminal Mischief in the...
Petersburg woman charged with credit card fraud
Petersburg resident Gesabel Rosa, 22, has been charged with six misdemeanors and one felony related to alleged credit card fraud committed at four...
Vikings beat Wolves in homecoming games
During last weekend's homecoming match up, the Varsity boys basketball team won two games against...
Strong offense leads to Lady Vikings victory
The Lady Vikings varsity basketball team won two games against the Wrangell Wolves at last weekend's...
Borough manager's report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report to the Assembly at Monday’s meeting: A new chemical pump for the pool will be installed t...
Alaska halibut catch sees first increase in decade
JUNEAU (AP) — Fisher-men in Alaska will have access to slightly more halibut this year than last. The International Pacific Halibut Commission v...
Remembering a late Alaska historian
JUNEAU (AP) - Patricia Ann Roppel arrived in Ketchikan as a newlywed home economics teacher in 1959,...
Fish Factor, Walmart expands commitment to Alaska seafood
Freezer displays at Walmart superstores in Alaska and Washington now include a new lineup of 14...
School News
University of Alaska Anchorage Eva Kowalski was named to the Chancellor's list for a GPA of 4.00 at the University of Alaska Anchorage for 2014 fall...
January rains break record
Last month was the rainiest January on record. Some 21.05 inches of rain fell on Petersburg, breaking the January 1985 record of 20.8 inches,...
