Articles from the December 18, 2014 edition
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Higher than projected enrollment yields more dollars for Petersburg schools
School board members unanimously approved an updated budget presented by Finance Director Karen Quitslund at Tuesday’s meeting, which included an a... Full story
Comprehensive Plan consultants complete first Petersburg visit
An update to the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan is in full swing after consultants arrived in town last week for the first of four scheduled visits w... Full story
Yesterday's News
December 19, 1914 – Despite the fatherly interest advanced by the moralists in our behalf to make Alaska dry; might not the people directly interested...
Norwegian student calls Little Norway home for a year
Soon to be 17-year-old Rikke Sætermo from Alta, Norway has been adjusting to life in America,... Full story
Wrestlers walled out at state meet, Vikings back to the mats for next year
Viking wrestlers didn’t manage to seize the crown during this year’s competition at the state wrestling championship, pulling up third as the closest...
Editorial: Borough should bid on land
The borough assembly is listening. Let them know if they should participate in the purchase of land at Papke’s Landing. Some feel the Assembly s...
Police reports
December 10 Power and Light and the Fire Department were dispatched to the scene of a sparking and flaming power line reported by a caller. Icy...
Borough receives clean audit; ends 2014 in the black
Assembly members received a report on the Borough’s annual audit performed by BDO at last week’s regular meeting. BDO partner Michelle Drew inf...
Lady Vikings open the season strong
The lady Vikings started the season strong with two wins at home against the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears last weekend. The Vikings topped the Bears...
Petersburg boys battle hard but fall to Kayhi
The boys basketball team played hard in their season opener away against Ketchikan last weekend,...
School to replace, not repair, boiler
Petersburg Schools will be looking to replace their existing boiler rather than rehabilitate it, board member Cheryl File reported on behalf of mainte...
Advisory committee discusses shrimp, shellfish policies
WRANGELL — Wrangell's advisory committee to Alaska Department of Fish and Game held the second of several public meetings at the Fire Hall Dec. 11, t...
Fish Factor
It went down to the wire, but fishermen were relieved to learn they can continue to hose down their decks without fear of violating the Clean Water...
Santa's Mailbox
Dear Santa, Would you like to look at my tree? I love you! Can I have a dark purple and pink...
The Story of Christmas
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed,...
Christmas Messages from Petersburg's Ministers
You can have peace with God Peace on earth goodwill toward man. The angels in declaring God’s message were not depicting a worldwide tranquility b...
Santa's elves at Community Gym
A group of volunteers served as Santa's elves during Petersburg Parks and Recreation's Breakfast...
Young talent continues holiday dance tradition
The Mitkof Dance Troupe (MDT) put on three performances of The Nutcracker to packed houses in...
Best Holiday Recipes
By Janet Tharpe Carrot Cake Pancakes What You Need: DRY INGREDIENTS 4 c pancake baking mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground...
