Articles from the May 9, 2019 edition
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Public expresses frustration at privatizing the PPL
Assembly member Taylor Norheim requested a discussion item on Monday's borough assembly agenda that...
Fireworks to remain illegal in service area one
The borough assembly amended and passed an ordinance in its first reading that would allow police...
Assembly awards baler replacement bid for $535,327
The bid for a new baler was awarded to Recycle Systems by the borough assembly at an assembly...
Petersburg medical center board holds off on financial resolution
The Petersburg Medical Center board of directors attempted to pass a resolution at their board...
PMC up in net operating revenue, down in days cash-on-hand
Petersburg Medical Center Controller Rocio Tejera delivered her first financial report to the board...
PMC nursing program students graduate
Four students in a nursing program through University of Alaska Anchorage graduated with an...
Advisory Board in favor of hiring EMT coordinator
The Public Safety Advisory Board supported filling the vacant EMS coordinator position and...
Wrangell school district tightens belt and adopts "no fat" budget
WRANGELL — Lean times are ahead for the Wrangell School District, according to the budget that w...
Wrangell assembly adopts agreement for Nome generators
WRANGELL - The Wrangell Borough Assembly held an emergency meeting last Thursday night to adopt a "s...
Alaska court system works toward electronic filing
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska court system is working to switch to electronic filing, with goals of reducing workloads for clerks, eliminating d... Full story
Yesterday's News
May 9, 1919 Work has been started on the building of a new auto road along Main Street from the fire hall to the Packing Corporation Dock. The new...
Erickson earns engineering honor
Skipper Erickson was named the winner of the 2019 Andrew Wilson Knecht III Memorial Award from the...
Fishing vessel dockside exams by Coast Guard
Several Coast Guard personnel will be in Petersburg from May 14-17 to conduct dockside safety exams on commercial fishing vessels. Sign up at the...
To the Editor
MDT recital thank you To the Editor: Thank you to the wonderful teachers, generous donors, gracious parents, dedicated volunteers, supportive...
Police report
May 1 — A pit bull was running loose near the 100 block of N. Nordic Dr., but authorities were unable to locate it. Authorities instructed an u...
Court report
April 4 — Andrew Whitethorn entered a not guilty plea to charges of DUI, assault 4 and two counts of criminal mischief. The court released the d...
Vikings baseball suffer triple loss against Sitka
The Petersburg High School varsity baseball team played against the Sitka Wolves last week during...
Track and field remain strong as Regionals approach
Eleven Petersburg High School athletes gave up the opportunity to attend prom over the weekend to...
Alaska Fish Factor
Bulldozers, blasters, excavators, vibrators, jaw crushers, drillers, graders, crushers, huge trucks and other heavy equipment are tools of the trade...
Petersburg Fishing Report
Steelhead The spring steelhead fishing season is in full swing. Anglers report strong catch rates...
Obituary: Bernard M. Engebretson, 71
Former Petersburg resident Bernard (Bernie) Engebretson, 71, passed away April 28, in Brinnon, Washington after a long battle with Parkinson’s. His wi... Full story
