Articles from the November 21, 2013 edition
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Credit union coming to Petersburg
New banking options will soon be available in Petersburg in the form of a credit union. Alps Federal Credit Union, based out of Sitka, is creating a... Full story
Sea cucumber fishery sees higher than average price
The commercial sea cucumber fishery is wrapping up with a total of 1.4 million pounds harvested as of last Thursday. Scott Walker, Ketchikan Area Mana... Full story
Yesterday's News
November 22, 1913 – What is believed to be a new species of salmon has appeared in the Skeena r...
New public health nurse plans to stick around
Petersburg's acting public health nurse Erin Michael has been busy since she arrived in town at the... Full story
Under Logs: The not so hidden wildlife of Southeast Alaska
When one thinks of Southeast Alaskan wildlife the tendency is to imagine the grumbles and crashes of humpback whales, bears, moose and wolves...
Letter to the Editor
Additions to story To the editor: Thank you for making “Petersburg Girls Sing in Nashville for Honors Choir” your lead story in the Nov. 14 issue of...
Litsheim, Barker wed
Seth Litsheim, the son of Pete and Theresa Litsheim of Petersburg, Alaska, and Lindsey Barker, the...
Police reports
November 13 A caller reported an individual had an odor of alcohol. A caller reported a customer being harassed by an individual. Officers arrested...
Courts
November 14 Hugo DeLaCruz appeared before Magistrate Judge Mary on a charge of Drunken Person on Licensed Premises. The court entered a plea of not...
PPD officer promoted
Petersburg Police Officer Jim Kerr has been promoted to sergeant. Chief Kelly Swihart said a...
Pedometer challenge to continue this spring
Petersburg Mental Health Services will take the reins on running a second Pedometer Challenge this spring after Petersburg Indian Association found...
Petro Marine buys Wrangell Oil from Privett
WRANGELL — Wrangell Oil, Inc. officially ceased to exist Friday. Bill Privett, the current owner of the town’s multi-generational oil concern, sold hi...
Shrimp, canned tuna and salmon remain on top
Americans remained true to their seafood favorites last year with shrimp, canned tuna and salmon topped the list of the 10 most popular seafoods....
Energy committee to provide council with TBPA options
WRANGELL - The borough's energy committee asked borough administrator Jeff Jabusch to provide the...
Quilt raffle donates to injured veterans
The Sons of Norway quilt raffle earned around $1000 for the Wounded Warrior Project-a national...
Obituary, Eileen M. Lund, 80
Eileen M. Lund passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013 in Seattle, WA. surrounded by... Full story
Obituary, Gwendolyn Frances "Fran" Norton, 93
Gwendolyn Frances "Fran" Norton, 93, died at home in Anchorage, Alaska November 16, 2013. Fran was... Full story
Quilting group aids Philippines disaster
A local quilting group that sends its blankets to a charity organization found out its quilts aided those in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiya...