Articles from the July 7, 2022 edition
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Dixson retires from the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department
After leading the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department for 14 years, Fire/EMS Director Sandy Dixson...
Assembly members appointed to finalize conceptual plans for Papke's Landing
Assembly Members Dave Kensinger and Bob Lynn were appointed to help finalize conceptual plans for...
Lynn to chair next three assembly meetings
During Monday's meeting, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted 6-0 to appoint Assembly Member Bob...
Yesterday's News
July 7, 1922 For the first five months of this year, shipments from Seattle to Alaska totaled 77,936 tons as compared with 34,410 tons for the same...
Leisure pool could reopen next week
The final coat of paint was put on the surface of the leisure pool Monday according to Parks and...
Hospital Board passes "creative" FY23 budget
The Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Board unanimously approved its FY23 budget during last...
Bars reopen with limited hours on two state ferries
Beer and wine have been available at the bars on board the state ferries Matanuska and Kennicott since late May after the amenities were closed seven...
To the Editor
Within the scope of their duties To the Editor: Police Chief Kerr’s recent complaint of harassment by two assembly members, Jeff Meucci and Dave...
Guest Commentary
In early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, we knew almost nothing about COVID-19. How did it spread? Who would get sick? How could we protect...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
This week was an experiment at Five Finger Lighthouse. The experiment's hypothesis: "There is much...
Guest Commentary
Over the last two and a half years, we’ve seen the Anchorage economy transition from being strained by job losses, closures and unemployment to...
Police report
June 29 – An officer conducted additional patrols on Lumber Street at a tenant’s request. A citizen reported their vehicle was stuck in a ditch...
Court report
June 16, 2022 In the Petersburg District Court, Superior Court Judge William Carey presided over a status hearing and arraignment for Jacob Sturgeon....
New Anan deck finished in time for season; restrooms could delay opening
WRANGELL – The final inspection took place on June 16. An entirely new observation deck and... Full story
Fireworks setup
Volunteers, many from the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, spent the week leading up to the...
4th OF JULY COMPETITION WINNERS
Watermelon Eating Contest: Ages 4-8: Nick Hanner Ages 9-12: Emi Anderson Ages 13-17: Reid Ruecker Ages 18-up: Alex Shugarts Hot Pepper Challenge:...
Sealaska Heritage brings Southeast Native history online
Sealaska Heritage Institute has made available online for the public recordings of two important treasures in the preservation of traditional...
Obituary
Scott Allen Hurtt was born on August 29, 1955 in Weston, Wyoming. He was one of seven children born... Full story
USCG introduces public to cutter Pike
Towards the end of last month, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) held a community tour aboard the cutter...
