Articles from the October 8, 2015 edition
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Police arrest woman in connection with several Petersburg burglaries
Petersburg Police arrested Brittany Martin, 22, Tuesday, Oct. 6 in connection with an April 9 burgla... Full story
Financial disclosures exemption passes
Four hundred and seven Petersburg voters cast their ballots Oct. 6 for this year’s borough election, which included one ballot measure along with u... Full story
Election results unofficial:
October 6, 2015 Total ballots cast - 407 Assembly - 3 yr term: Eric Castro - 336 Nancy Strand - 305 School Board - 3 yr term: Cheryl File - 337 Jay... Full story
Yesterday's News
October 9, 1915 – “An open letter and a constitution and by laws for the purpose of organizing a Territorial Federation of Women's Clubs” has been...
Local ADFG considers emergency moose hunting closure
Six more illegal moose were killed during the third week of this year’s hunting season—bringing the total number of illegal moose harvested this seaso...
School Board discusses random student drug testing
The Petersburg School Board met in a work session last week to discuss the implementation of random drug testing for Petersburg High School students p...
Rainforest Islands Ferry hopes to add shuttle service soon
Rainforest Islands Ferry is still working out some issues after making runs from Coffman Cove to Banana Point for just over a month. But the addition...
To the Editor
Step in the right direction To the Editor: I had a very nice and rather extended conversation with a Petersburg fisherman recently. Our conversation...
Editorial: Motor failure delays paper
A 25 h.p. DC motor that drives our printing press failed last Thursday, delaying the print edition...
Police reports
September 30 A caller reported someone working on a vehicle and revving the engine for the past 30 minutes. An officer responded and individual...
Crime Stoppers is making a comeback in the Borough
Borough residents will once again have the opportunity to help halt crime thanks to the efforts of the Supporting Health Awareness and Resiliency...
Courts
September 30 Bryce Wickersham and Mathew Boseman appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for an eviction hearing. The court ordered Boseman to be...
Viking swimmers continue to swim faster
The Petersburg swimmers showcased endurance at Juneau Invitational last weekend against tough competition. The Vikings competed against athletes from...
Hammer and Wikan grocery store manager retiring
Hammer and Wikan grocery store will have a new manager as of Oct. 15, with Kathy Holtzinger stepping...
Petersburg cemetery fees increase
Borough-owned Petersburg Memorial Cemetery fees have increased after the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 5 to approve the...
Fish Factor: Dismal season creates uncertain market for salmon permit
“Unsettled” best describes the mood among brokers in the business of buying, selling and trading Alaska salmon permits and quota shares of var...
Manager's Report
Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following information during the October 5 borough assembly meeting: Four Petersburg High...
ADFG to hold Bow Hunting Safety Course
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking interest in holding an Alaska Bow Hunter Education Course for interested Petersburg bow hunters....
Viking runners finish strong at State
Petersburg cross country girls ended their season last weekend with a fourth place finish at State in Anchorage. The Vikings also had good individual...
Petersburg volleyball earns huge W in first match of season
Viking volleyball kicked off their season by splitting six matches with Juneau-Douglas High School (...
