Articles from the September 5, 2013 edition
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Thirty-two charges filed against burglary suspects
A laundry list of charges were filed against Brandon Estes, 20, and Joshua Franklin, 26, during... Full story
Alaska sees record commercial salmon catch Southeast a major producer for pinks, coho & chums
ANCHORAGE AP) — The commercial salmon catch in Alaska reached a record 260 million for the 2013 season as of last week, up from 221 million in 2... Full story
Borough considers municipal building remodel
The Petersburg Borough Assembly is combining the police station and jail facility project with its municipal building rehab project after voting to... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 30, 1913 – Charly Smith, genial owner of the only “Mansion” in Petersburg returned from a trip to Sitka which he reluctantly left after a too...
Two new teachers join the ranks
Rae C. Stedman Elementary is welcoming two of its previous students back as staff as the new school...
Letters to the Editor
Senior exemption encouraged pioneers to stay To the Editor: I'd like to clarify my comments on the senior sales tax exemption that were in the Pilot...
Police reports
August 28 A caller reported concern for road condition and heavy traffic use at Frederick Point Road. An officer was notified of a stop sign covered b...
Two advisory boards to dissolve after first round of assembly review
The borough assembly is planning to let the utility and motor pool advisory boards dissolve after no member made a motion to keep either one at its...
Thomas Bay Power Authority no longer needed?
The Petersburg Borough Assembly will likely travel to Wrangell September 10 to discuss with its assembly the viability of Thomas Bay Power Authority....
Cunningham sentenced after standoff with police
Jace Cunningham, 30, who was found guilty in May of multiple counts of assault after he fired shots in Petersburg and aimed a rifle at a PPD officer,...
PSD superintendent recognized statewide
Petersburg School District Superintendent Dr. Rob Thomason was awarded a Superintendent of the Year...
Cross country season kicks off in Ketchikan
The long distance runners of Petersburg High School’s girls and boys cross country teams travelled to Ketchikan on August 31for their season o...
Fish Factor ASMI compiles report of Alaska seafood industry
Want to know the average fish prices at the docks over a decade … or where most Alaska fishermen and fishing fleets call home? Or how Alaska’s sea...
Obituary: Frank Thomps Neidiffer, 79
Frank Thomps Neidiffer, 79, died on July 20, 2013 in Petersburg, Alaska. Neidiffer was born on his... Full story