Articles from the November 13, 2014 edition
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Aulbach breaks state swim record; Vikings boys place fourth overall
Abe Aulbach went out in style, smashing a state record for the 100-yard freestyle race set in 1998,... Full story
PMC owes Medicare $700,000; half to be covered by prior Medicare overpayment
Interim CFO Doran Hammett told the Petersburg Medical Center board at a special meeting Monday that a draft cost report revealed some $928,000 was... Full story
Operation Christmas Child wraps, winging gifts across the world
As Christmas draws ever closer, people are shopping for friends, families and strangers as another season of Operation Christmas Child closes, set to... Full story
Yesterday's News
November 14, 1914 – The U.S. Transport or cable ship Burnside arrived in port yesterday morning on her way south from a trip to Sitka and e...
Icicle welcomes new fleet manager for Southeast
Don Spigelmyre just finished his first salmon season as Icicle Seafood's new Fleet Manager for...
Salvation Army crew gears up for holiday season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year or at least the officers and volunteers at the Salvation Army are working to ensure that’s so for local fam...
Guest Editorial
The right to trial by jury developed over centuries in England beginning with Viking raiders. Trial by jury was a concession the English barons...
Police reports
November 5 An officer spoke with the owner of an abandoned vehicle discovered by police. A caller reported pushing an individual who got in the...
Unusual buildup causes tri-borough power outage
Many residents in Petersburg woke up on Nov. 6 to discover a power outage, following damage caused by a storm to Ketchikan’s Bailey Substation the p...
Volleyball in extra match against Wrangell, preparing for 2A change
Viking volleyball got a taste of the years to come on Nov. 4, when they had a friendly match with past and future rivals in Wrangell. The teams...
Wrestlers under the weather, sharpening skills in downtime
Viking wrestlers went for broke again in Sitka, going first or nothing when it came to the championship rounds of the unconventional double...
Activities honor local veterans
Veterans were honored for their service around town Tuesday, Nov. 11 in celebration of Veterans... Full story
TBPC powers down for winter
Teleconferencing from the Wrangell and Petersburg assembly chambers last Thursday, members of the Thomas Bay Power Commission (TBPC) decided to call...
Public Library receives four-star rating
The Petersburg Public Library was given a four-star rating this month by the Library Journal. The library was one of eight that ranked in the state....
State election officials begin tallying absentee, early votes
With a number of closely-contested initial results for the general elections on Nov. 4, voters and candidates alike may be holding their breath as...
Fish Factor
Alaska’s largest employer continues to add more jobs to its roster. Commercial fishing jobs grew last year to a level not seen since the year 2000, a...
PIA proud of transportation work, presented recap to assembly
Petersburg Indian Association recapped nearly a decade of work on roads and trails across Mitkof Island at the Nov. 3 assembly meeting, with...
