Articles from the November 12, 2015 edition
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Rural Alaska National Guard:
In the early-2000s, the Alaska National Guard (ANG) relied upon a rural presence. Guardsmen of that... Full story
Local veteran refuses to get old
Tom Lewis recently celebrated his 94th birthday, it was a Monday, and the fact that it was his birth... Full story
Yesterday's News
November 13, 1915 – A message was received from the Pacific Coast Steamship Company last Saturday evening by Hogue & Tveten giving a notice of r...
Concerned public prompts school board to delay memorial policy vote
The Petersburg School Board delayed a vote on its new memorial policy so board members can receive more feedback from the public. The policy would, in... Full story
School board discusses standardized tests, dress code
PSD Superintendent Erika Kludt Painter discussed the Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) scores—a new state adopted standardized test that students c...
Editorial: Revive the rural guard forces
It’s appalling that since 2006 the ranks of the Petersburg Alaska Army National Guard (AANG) have dropped from 11 members to 2. Worse yet, as in P...
To the Editor
Produce comparison To the Editor: Each week Ron and Anne graciously send me a copy of this newspaper. I enjoy reading it, especially the grocery ads....
Police reports
November 4 A caller reported an individual driving approximately 20 mph on the drive down dock ramp. A caller reported debris on the roadway from...
Summer ferry schedule looking slim, future uncertain
WRANGELL — The Alaska Marine Highway System has been taking public comment for its ferry schedule for the coming summer. From Bellingham, Wash., to S...
Ith and Higgins barely miss out on finals at State
Viking swimmers Izabelle Ith and Ben Higgins, both juniors, traveled to Anchorage last weekend for the 2015 Swimming and Diving State Championships....
Wrestlers hit the mat against toughest competition of the year
Four Viking wrestlers headed to Anchorage last weekend to participate in the Lime Solar/Alaska Christian Schools (ACS) Invitational. The two-day...
Petersburg volleyball keeps on rolling in Wrangell
Viking volleyball continued their domination of 2A division opponents at the South Seeding Tournament last weekend in Wrangell. The girls went 5-0,...
Alaska musician to perform in Petersburg
Alaska singer songwriter Kray Van Kirk will perform live in Petersburg Friday, November 13 at the...
Exchange student tells of travels to Chile
Last year, when Kyla Willis went to Chile, the only Spanish she knew was how to ask where the bathro...
Clausen Museum director is heading back to Lower 48
Last Friday was the last day at work for Brittany Zenge, the latest director of the Clausen Museum....
Fish Factor: January Tanner crab fishery canceled for third year
The popular January Tanner crab fishery has been called off for the third year running throughout the Westward Region (Kodiak, Chignik and the South...
Mitkof Island timber sale blocked by environmental groups
Last month, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) agreed to withdraw their plans to harvest over 28 million board feet from designated sites on Mitkof...
Rainforest ferry resuming service
The North End Ferry Authority Board of Directors announced its local three-stop ferry service will resume tomorrow, after its lander underwent engine...
New facility stands in place of burned hatchery
PETERSBURG (AP) — King salmon eggs are once again growing near Petersburg in a state-owned hatchery restored after a March 2014 fire. The Crystal L...
Honoring our Veterans
Students and staff of the Petersburg School district along with community members met in the school...
