Articles from the July 9, 2020 edition
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GPS in package leads to three drug related arrests
Three local residents were arrested when a GPS placed in a package with controlled substances led...
Quorum confusion over May, June meetings
The borough assembly was expected to meet Wednesday, after canceling their Monday meeting, to hold t...
Two more cases of virus confirmed locally
Two additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the community in the past week, bringing the...
PIA to build affordable housing
Petersburg Indian Association plans on using $900,000 in grant money to build a duplex for low...
Matanuska makes first Petersburg stop Sunday
The M/V Matanuska arrived in Petersburg late Sunday night during its first voyage of the season out...
Fourth of July parade cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns
Following the second positive test result for COVID-19 in two days and a lack of participation,...
Assembly to consider civil emergency provisions
The borough assembly is expected to hold their first regular meeting of July on Wednesday, July 15...
Three cities go dark in early morning power outage
The cities of Wrangell, Petersburg, and Ketchikan all suffered a power outage in the early morning...
Happy 4th of July
About 1,000 pounds of shells were shot during this year's Fourth of July firework show on Friday,...
Yesterday's News
July 9, 1920 The biggest and most successful th of July celebration ever held in Petersburg is now a matter of history, and with perfect weather to...
Mural unveiling
The Petersburg Arts Council and Petersburg Indian Association unveiled a recently commissioned...
To the Editor
Live life on our own terms To the Editor: The greatest joy of living where we do is the opportunity...
Police report
July 1 — A resident told authorities about possible fraudulent activity taking place at a location on Scow Bay Loop Rd. Extra patrols were...
Dangerous Waters
Steven Moll, of the TV show "Dangerous Waters," has been running adventure tours on jet skis out of...
Court report
June 23 – DM S. Harry was sentenced under the terms of a plea agreement on charges of felony DUI third offense. He was ordered to serve 24-months...
Stork report
Esmeralda Ursa Ford was born on June 23, 2020 to Ruth Johnson and Chris Ford, in Petersburg,...
Pandemic hits to seafood industry demand and pricing will be long lasting
The global seafood industry will experience lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced demand and pricing. That is the...
Winners of the July 3 Virtual Activities
July 3rd & 4th Staying Strong TOGETHER Pie Eating Contest: Owen Anderson Bubble Gum Bubbles:...
Obituary: Charles Robert Lee Martinez, 77
Charles Robert Lee Martinez, 77, died on May 31, 2020 at Petersburg Medical Center in Petersburg, Al... Full story
Freedom Fun Run 2020 Winners
First place winners and their adjusted final time 3k Route Walking: Heidi Cabral and Valerie Nilsen...