Articles from the December 20, 2012 edition
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Voters approve Petersburg Borough formation
Tuesday evening, the Alaska Division of Elections posted the unofficial results of the Petersburg Bo... Full story
Nearly century old slough warehouse collapses
A nearly century-old warehouse on Hammer Slough collapsed Friday evening after its piling gave way,... Full story
Increased moorage fees will become effective Jan. 1, 2013
Petersburg Harbor will be increasing its moorage fees and charges for services at the municipal boat harbors as of Jan. 1, 2013. Ordinance 971 was pas... Full story
The new borough
With the formation of the Petersburg Borough as a home rule entity, the City of Petersburg will dissolve once the election results are certified. The... Full story
Yesterday's News
December 22, 1982: At a fireside meeting in the Social Hall (at Mountain View Manor) on Friday evening, it was decided that the Senior Citizen’s s...
Petersburg police station site established
The Petersburg City Council approved the new location for the Petersburg Police Department unanimous...
City is working with PIA to possibly replace the Rasmus Enge Bridge
Petersburg Public Works Department continues to replace planks on the Rasmus Enge Bridge, [Sing Lee...
Guest Editorial
If you believed everything in the news about the dysfunctional U.S. Senate, you’d agree it can’t get anything done. I certainly share the fru...
Editorial
While we’re elated that the initial election results favor the formation of the new Petersburg Borough, we will enjoy even more the silenced debate o...
Courts
December 18 Troy Stephen Crandall, 54, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for a change of plea hearing and sentencing on the charge of...
Police reports
December 12 An officer responded to a report of missing firearms from N. Nordic Drive. December 13 Parents of a juvenile were contacted regarding the...
Community Christmas
Debbie Tice captivated the children in the audience at the Petersburg Lutheran Church on Monday...
Viking boys tie for first in Little Norway Tourney
The Petersburg Viking boys tied for first place but were officially declared runners up behind...
Petersburg takes five wrestlers to state
The Petersburg Viking Wrestlers traveled to Nikiski for state competition. DJ Toyomura wrestled in the 98 pound class; Bret Martinsen and John Brooks...
Viking girls finish second in Little Norway Tournament
Petersburg played host to Wrangell, Craig, Klawock, Haines and Angoon for the tenth Little Norway To...
Fish Factor
Making some easy changes to a boat’s deck lay out, or simply modifying knives and scrapers can reduce the strains, sprains and pains of fishing. D...
Students honored by school board
Students, faculty, administration and parents crowded into the City Council Chambers for the...
Bringhurst, Hill to wed
John and Jeanne Bringhurst of Petersburg announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica...
Forest Service gives to Schools
Nick Popp, Petersburg High School's Vocational Shop Teacher, addressed the Petersburg City School District School Board in order to bring the board...
Jeffery Kyle Smith, 50
Jeffery Kyle Smith, 50, died in Astoria, Ore. of heart problems on November 14, 2012. He was born to Gerald and Linda Smith on September 28, 1962 in... Full story
Alphonso "Bob" Grande, 77
Alphonso "Bob" Grande, 77, a native of Virginia, departed this earth in Ephrata, Wash., on... Full story