Articles from the July 22, 2021 edition
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Assembly reviews handling of COVID-19 outbreak
The Borough Assembly discussed Monday how the most recent COVID-19 outbreak in Petersburg was...
Scenery Cove creek
During low tide at Scenery Cove Creek the beach is covered with seaweed and the meadows are full of...
Blind Slough and Scow Bay utility projects to be on ballot this fall
The Borough Assembly unanimously approved ordinance #2021-12 which will place the approval of...
Paddle Battle surpasses $1,500 goal to support PMC staff education
The annual Paddle Battle raised over $1,500 this year which will go towards helping Petersburg Medic...
Management shift at First Bank
Branch Manager Joyce Cummings is planning on semi-retiring after over three decades at First Bank's...
Editorial: PMC facility to be funded by outside sources
A new group of citizens are advocating in favor of SEARHC to provide for the future health care...
Editorial: Congratulations Joyce
We congratulate Joyce Cummings on her semi-retirement from her 35-year tenure at First Bank. We...
Police report
July 14 — Found bicycle was turned in to the Petersburg Police Department and returned to its rightful owner. A warning was issued for impeding a r...
Assembly discusses future of planning and zoning code revisions
The Borough Assembly discussed the future of the planning and zoning code revisions after a long hia...
Richards & Carey to wed
Beth and Allen Richards announce the engagement of their daughter Lynsey to Nathan Carey. He is the...
Obituary: James Michael Demko Jr., 68
James Michael Demko Jr., 68, passed away on July 4, 2021 after a short battle with pancreatic... Full story
Petersburg Fishing Report
King Salmon All marine waters in the Petersburg/Wrangell management area are now open to the retention of king salmon. The regional bag, possession,...
Prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are up across the board
Early prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are trickling in and as anticipated, they are up across the...
Baird Glacier
Baird Glacier's large glacial outwash could be seen on Sunday, consisting of ice, gravel, and sand....
Affordable housing becomes a focus for Borough Assembly
The Borough Assembly discussed the need for more affordable housing to attract young people to...
Yesterday's News
July 22, 1921 The coal famine, which has been in force in Petersburg since almost the first week of the steamer strike, was broken last week when the...
Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens can enter Canada Aug. 9
TORONTO (AP) - Canada announced Monday it will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into the country on Aug. 9 — without a 14-day q...
PMC warns of community spread of COVID-19
The Petersburg Medical Center is advising residents to get tested early if experiencing symptoms... Full story
Petersburg records second death from COVID-19
Petersburg recorded its second COVID-19 death on Friday according to the Alaska Department of... Full story
