Articles from the July 21, 2022 edition
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Landslide clean up continues at Public Works
Public Works crews continue work to restore areas affected by a landslide which occurred during the...
Kinder Skog is moving to Petersburg Medical Center
A press release Wednesday announced that starting this fall, the Kinder Skog Nature Program will be...
Wrangell's BearFest returns for 13th year
WRANGELL - BearFest is coming out of hibernation and is planned for July 27 through July 31...
Yesterday's News
July 21, 1922 At the city council meeting on Monday night a committee was appointed to locate a new cemetery site. It was pointed out that the old...
ALPS Federal Credit Union and Tongass Federal Credit Union announce intent to merge
ALPS Federal Credit Union, with headquarters in Sitka, and Tongass Federal Credit Union, with...
To the Editor
Thank you To the Editor: Thank you to the medical staff at Petersburg Medical Center. Special thanks to Dr. Hart. RNs Elizabeth, Mamie, Nichole,...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
Conservation of resources— That is an eloquent way of saying “how do you save water and electricity and propane when supplies are limited?” At T...
Police report
July 13 – A citizen reported a phone scam. Edward Rayborn, 41, was issued a citation for speeding near the ferry terminal. A driver was issued a war...
Court report
June 30 2022, In the Superior Court at Petersburg Alaska, Superior Court Judge Amy Mead presided telephonically over State of Alaska v John Bisset in...
Tale of two salmon fisheries:
For Alaska salmon fishing, the summer of 2022 is the best of times and the worst of times. In the Br... Full story
Last-minute permits for Anan available through Forest Service office
Independent travelers and residents looking to visit Anan Wildlife Observatory apart from tour groups still have a chance to do so. The Forest...
Assembly seeks to address local housing needs
The lack of affordable housing was once again at the forefront of the Petersburg Borough Assembly's...
Casey hired as MVM Director
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the hiring of Derrick Casey as the new...
Alaska to begin paying dividend, energy checks September 20
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska plans to begin distributing this year’s oil-wealth fund check and a special energy relief payment to...
New Petersburg district ranger outlines Forest Service projects
The new U.S. Forest Service Petersburg District Ranger Vernon "Ray" Born introduced himself to the...
Assembly updates capital project requests list
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to add 14 projects to its capital project requests list during Monday’s meeting. The requests...
Peak budworm infestation eats its way through Southeast forest
Look around Southeast and you will see a lot of evergreen trees that aren't so green. Southeast...
Obituary
Mildred (Harvey) Fuglvog was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away... Full story
Obituary
Michael George Seibert died July 14, 2022 at the Petersburg Medical Center after a battle with... Full story
New President at Petersburg Lutheran Church
The Petersburg Lutheran Church announces that Bev Siercks is the newly appointed President of the...