Articles from the September 26, 2019 edition
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Voters to decide on long term-indebtedness
The Petersburg municipal election is next week, and only one proposition, which would authorize...
No recycle pickup for at least six weeks
Beginning this week, Public Works will not be picking up commingled recyclables for a minimum of...
Yesterday's News
September 26, 1919 Considerable work is being planned about the Standard Oil Plant within the next few weeks. A new garage is to be constructed next t...
Construction completed on school cafeterias
Food service staff can now work with ease in full-size commercial kitchens now that construction on...
To the Editor
Trade is best option To the Editor: I find it interesting that those who have written to you...
Meet the Candidates:
Mayoral candidates Jeff Meucci General Information Age: 64 Experience: I served on the Petersburg...
Court report
Sept. 3 — Mitchell Lee Eide entered a guilty plea to charges of commercial fishing outside fishing seasons and periods. The court sentenced the defend...
Police report
September 18 — Extra patrols were requested twice on Cornelius Rd. Authorities responded to individuals smoking marijuana in public on Harbor Way. E...
Hospital board candidates answer questions at forum
Six candidates running for the three seats up for election on the Petersburg Medical Center's Board...
Viking cross country prepares for Regionals
The Petersburg High School cross country team will be traveling to Sitka this weekend to compete in...
Landslide blocks highway early Saturday morning
The Department of Transportation responded to a landslide near the 18 mile marker of Mitkof Highway...
New generator moved into Wrangell power plant
WRANGELL - The Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Department spent most of their day last Thursday,...
Wrangell assembly considers joining tax authority, discusses overpaid property tax refund
WRANGELL — The Wrangell Borough Assembly held a work session on top of their regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24. The work session was to discuss the A...
Wrangell supports its newest resident
WRANGELL - Sabina Schlotzhauer, at one month old, is one of Wrangell's newest residents. Born to...
Major oil company plans 7 wells in Alaska petroleum reserve
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A major oil company will drill seven new exploratory wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. ConocoPhillips is p... Full story
Judge halts planned timber sale for now
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge in Alaska has halted a timber sale planned within the country’s largest national forest while the merits of the... Full story
Alaska Fish Factor
Federal stewards of Alaska’s fisheries will meet in Homer for the first time since 1983 as they continue their pursuit of involving more people in p...
Alaska fishing town cut off as budget cuts end ferry service
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A coastal Alaska fishing town will soon be cut off from vehicles with the closure of its ferry service because of state b...
Group predicts jump in Alaska cruise ship passengers in 2020
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An industry trade group predicts the number of Alaska cruise ship passengers will break records in 2020 for the fifth c...
Artifact Archive
Whetstone This hand-cranked whetstone was made by Harold Lee, Sr., ca. 1910. It sharpened tools and... Full story
Obituary
John Frank Bringhurst Jr's. earthly journey concluded September 19, 2019, following an 11-month... Full story
