Articles from the October 15, 2020 edition
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Oktoberfest scheduled for October 24
The Muskeg Maleriers are pressing forward with the 44th annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 24, though this...
Breaking ground for fun
Members of the Petersburg Rotary Club along with other project participants broke ground for the...
Affordable housing complex limited on parking
The Planning Commission approved a parking agreement with Valhalla Place, LLC at their regular...
Local household tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed within a single household Wednesday evening, according to a...
Yesterday's News
October 15, 1920 Petersburg for the greater part of the week has been a lightless and waterless town. The light and power plant shut down entirely on...
Kensinger, Meucci elected to assembly
The Borough Assembly certified the results of the Oct. 6 municipal election on Oct. 9. No...
Certified municipal election results
You can find the full story here. Total ballots cast - 1,001 Winners are marked by * Borough...
Correction:
In a story on page 4 of last week’s edition of the Petersburg Pilot, the Pilot incorrectly stated the Petersburg Borough had a non-congregate...
Letters to the Editor
Time for tougher garbage requirements To the Editor: Every fall, it's the same story: bears...
Guest Editorial
Covid-19 has created a crisis throughout the world. This crisis has produced a test of leadership....
Police report
October 7— Extra patrols were requested in the downtown area. Criminal mischief involving a dumpster at a location on S. 2nd St. was reported to...
SEARHC offering free COVID-19 testing
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has begun free asymptomatic testing of Petersburg...
Petersburg Medical Center welcomes fifth doctor
Dr. Kayla Luhrs began working full time at Petersburg Medical Center as its fifth doctor in August....
Volleyball team wins first match of season
The Petersburg High School volleyball team went 3-0 against Wrangell in their first exhibition...
PHS swims past WHS in first in person meet
The Petersburg High School swim team welcomed Wrangell High School to the Parks and Recreation's aqu...
ASAA cancels fall state championships due to COVID-19 concerns
The Alaska School Activities Association announced on Tuesday the cancellation of all 2020 fall...
Judge dismisses Valvoda lawsuit against Wrangell
WRANGELL - A lawsuit brought against the city by a Wrangell resident has come to a close, after...
AK US Senate debate focuses on mine, money, fisheries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and challenger Al Gross met in a debate focused on fisheries policy that ended up focusing on other...
Social event forces Alaska high school to close for 2 days
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A “private social event” held last Saturday has led to a 48-hour shutdown of all sports and activities for an Alaska...
Taking care of our own
Gregg Jones, a fisherman and member of the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association (ALFA), connects...
Alaska judge orders state to pay fees, costs in recall case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the state to pay about $190,000 in attorney fees and costs after losing a case to the group seeking...