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Retailers are already voicing concern for the upcoming Nordic Drive road improvement project, a project that will replace not just the concrete road, but the sidewalks as well. The project, which is scheduled to begin in September and be completed by the end of October 2013, will disrupt business as usual downtown. According to Greg Lockwood project manager for Alaska's Department of Transportation, reconstruction of the the road, sidewalk replacements and accessibility upgrades, as well as stor...
March 7 An assault was reported on Odin Street. March 8 Caller reported a possible identity theft. Officers responded to a report of a possible fight, yelling, and breaking glass. March 9 A caller reported that someone was blocking a driveway on S. Nordic Drive. Officers responded to a report of the theft of halibut tubs from a skiff on Hammer Slough. Hooks and lines were dumped out. An ambulance was dispatched to Cornelius Street. A caller reported individuals throwing rocks. An officer made contact. March 10 A street sign was found on the...
The Stanton Gregor's take the term “couples counseling” to a whole new level. For spouses Lea and Jeigh Stanton Gregor mental health is a family affair, and practice. True North Counseling & Consultation, LLC is the only private counseling practice available in Petersburg, the alternative being public-funded Petersburg Mental Health. “We found a niche that people needed, a private option. It's been great. Really exciting and very well received,” said Lea, 37. She and her husband Jeigh, 35, are...
The Governor's 2013 budget will include $3.5 million for the North Harbor Replacement as well as $3.4 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the North Harbor, said Petersburg City Manager Stephen Giesbrecht to the City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in his regular report. • The city has requested a proposal from PND Engineers for design services and the landfill slope stabilization project to allow for the placement of the North Harbor dredge material and the landfill. • The Mountain View Manor Assisted Living, 12-unit fac...
February 10, 1982: A new public safety building may be in the offering in the next few years if the hopes of local emergency services workers take seed. The City Council voted unanimously Feb. 1 to have the city send out requests for proposals for a public safety building which would, if constructed, house the fire department, police department, jail and emergency medical technicians’ office. The building is still in the tentative stages with no source of funding yet determined, although City P...
Feb. 1: Vehicles were ticketed for impeding snow removal. An iPod was reported taken from a vehicle. A red, folding cell phone was reported lost. A rear window of a vehicle was reported shot. A 911 call was received from Kake. Kake personnel were notified. Feb. 2: A caller reported a driver crossing the centerline and nearly causing a collision. A trespass was reported after a vehicle was rifled through. Public Works was notified of a water line break. Feb. 3: Concern for children’s welfare was reported. A caller reported harassing emails f...
Judge Carey sentenced Tammi L. Avenson, 49, to serve six-months in jail when she was sentenced on Jan. 23 for conviction of felony theft in the 2nd degree and attempted falsification of business records. Avenson worked as a bookkeeper for Rock-n-Road Construction during the time of the thefts and is believed to have taken over $65,000 according to court testimony. Richard Burrell, owner of the company, told the court: “I’m pretty disappointed. I hope she doesn’t get a light sentence.” He also told the court he had stopped looking when the sto...
As of Thursday night, the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department began responding to emergencies from their new fire hall. Trucks and emergency vehicles, with lights flashing, drove to the new Haugen Drive location and started the process of moving-in. During the Thursday night move-in over 40 volunteers from all branches of the department (EMS, fire, search and rescue) were present. Locker assignments and bunker gear storage were assigned to each member based upon tenure with the department....
Jan. 11: Justin Patrick, 26, was arrested on a charge of criminal mischief. Police responded to a report of a drunken male causing problems at an Ira St. home. Gasoline was reported stolen from a vehicle at Nordic and Gjoa. A vehicle was reported on its side along the landfill road. A caller reported not having seen an individual in a year. An officer reported seeing the person that day. A caller reported an individual calling him names on two occasions. A Sing Lee Alley caller reported being, “slammed in the face.” A LeConte R.V. Park ten...
Despite suggestions to the contrary, no changes were proposed to the library site plans following a council work session on Monday. Councilor Don Koenigs questioned access problems since the library parking lot extended into the city street rights-of-way. Koenigs asked if the city needed to vacate the streets and if snow removal was going to be an issue. The driveway entry to the library will be on Second Street and the exit will extend into the Ira II right of way. Public Works Superintendent...
January 13, 1982 - It was slow at the Post Office and the airport last week but the Street Department was kept hopping by the 18 inches of snow that fell in Petersburg between Wednesday and Sunday. City snow plows were in operation approximately 50 percent of that time with the bulk of the plowing done at night according to Public Works Superintendent Dusty Rhoden. The weather also caused cancellation of virtually all flights into Petersburg and as a result the city received no mail last week....
Jan. 4: A caller reported youths jogging in dark clothing and no reflective gear. Fish and Game was notified of a deer with a broken leg on S. Nordic Drive. A caller reported a 5-gallon jerry jug on Haugen Drive that was leaking fuel. A caller said they were nearly hit in a crosswalk on N. Nordic Drive. An iPhone was turned into the PPD. Jan. 5: Suspicious activity was reported at the post office. Three consecutive reports of suspicious persons were reported on Haugen Drive, Nordic and Lumber streets and S. Nordic Drive within the hour. A...
At the conclusion of Tuesday’s regular council meeting Councilor Don Koenigs called for a work session so the body could consider four topics including a library plan review, reviewing financial statements of the city, establishing budget guidelines and discussing the remaining funds from the fire hall construction project. Of the library plan review, Koenigs explained that the council needs to address potential future conflicts regarding the library site. Koenigs asked, “How is the council going to engage in this project?” He also asked if the...
The city council conducted business quickly Tuesday night, aided in part by the postponement of the debate on the requirement for property leaseholders of city land to provide pollution insurance. The topic has been a subject of debate for over a year. Harbormaster Glo Wolen said the harbor advisory board will meet at noon Wednesday, Jan. 11 to seek solutions on the insurance requirement. Under the city manager’s report, Steve Geisbrecht wrote: -- The Birch Street reconstruction is substantially complete. -- The Petersburg street r...
Dec. 28: Police reported icy road conditions on Hungerford Hill. Public Works was advised of a water line break at 5th and Haugen Drive. A gray Blackberry Pearl cell phone was reported lost. A caller reported losing a woman’s black frame rectangular glasses. A caller reported youths playing with knives attached to sticks. Officers found a bike abandoned on Sandy Beach Road. Dec. 29: Police dispatched an ambulance for a possible stroke victim. Officers responded to an argument at LeConte Trailer Park. Sounds of loud cursing and threats were b...
Jan. 6: A solitary case of “whooping cough,” was reported by the Public Health Nurse. Bordetella Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection that is easily spread and can be treated with antibiotics. The city council asked Petersburg Municipal Power and Light superintendent to re-evaluate its request for a back-up generator after bids came in at over a million dollars beyond the budgeted $1.8 million cost. Jan. 20: The Petersburg Police Department filed a 19-page petition to forego re...
December 21 A caller reported and incident involving an assault. Officers responded and provided transport. Public works was notified after multiple calls reporting icy roads. A felony warrant was served on Charles Wright, 41. Four callers reported a dead deer on roadway. Officer responded and cleared traffic lane. December 22 A warning was given for driving without headlights on. A caller reported unauthorized charges on her credit card. A caller reported a parked vehicle damaged on North Nordic Drive. A caller reported an accident in a...
Dec. 14 – Nicole Stockton, 40 was cited for excessive speed (35/25) on Haugen Drive. A caller spoke with an officer about bad checks. A person reported finding keys at Haugen and 2nd St. Multiple callers reported slippery street conditions. Public Works was called to sand the area. Dec. 15 - Slippery street conditions were reported at Haugen and Nordic Drives and on Kings Row. A caller reported being rear-ended by another vehicle at Haugen and Nordic drives. Slippery road conditions were reported at Howkan and 12th. Dec. 16 – A caller rep...
