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The sun shined brightly over Petersburg and Kupreanof on Sunday....
An overhead shot of Mitkof Highway shows that Petersburg High School seniors haven't lost their spirit despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They still made their way out the road to scribe their names at the 12 mile mark of Mitkof Highway per tradition at the Big Dip. A different view of the seniors' names can be seen on a cover page....
This year's prom queen, Tatum Hagerman, and prom king, Jack Byrer, practice social distancing while posing for prom photos. The 2020 Prom Court also included Zephrie Whitethorn, Maddy Whitethorn, Nina McCay, Sawyer Bryner, Maria Pfundt, Miranda Nilsen, Thomas Durkin and Peter Kowalski....
Adam Ware Who are your parents? Will and Christy Ware Number of years in Petersburg schools? 12 What are your plans following graduation? To go to Avtech in the fall What is your favorite music genre? Country "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" Althea Malone Who are your parents? Alan and Rikki Number of years in Petersburg schools? 18 What are your plans following graduation? To complete my general requirements at Everett Community...
This year's Petersburg High School prom court was unable to get together for a group photo, but they still received their gift baskets. Prom King Jack Byrer and Prom Queen Tatum Hagerman received crowns in their baskets informing them that they were voted prom king and queen. Top row from left to right: Zephrie Whitethorn and Maddy Whitethorn. Center row from left to right: Byrer, Hagerman and Maria Pfundt. Bottom row from left to right: Peter Kowalski, Thomas Durkin and Miranda Nilsen. Not...
Before social distancing requirements were in place, the Class of 2020 got together for a group photo. Back row from left to right: Alex Worhatch, Kianna Kivisto, Maria Pfundt, Madison Whitethorn, Nina McCay, Meghyn Parker, Tani Hansen, Heather Berkley, Miranda Nilsen, Makayla Staples and. JaKyle Williams. Middle row from left to right: Noah File, Kole Sperl, Trace Cook, Zephrie Whitethorn, Rylan Wallace, Lance Kittams, Adam Ware, Jack Byrer, Merrick Nilsen, Brayden Larson, Thomas Durkin, Noah...
May 14, 1920 A forty one and a half pound king salmon was caught in the Narrows in front of Petersburg on Wednesday. The salmon sold for eighteen and a half cents per pound and is said to be the largest ever caught in the Wrangell Narrows. May 18, 1945 The Sons and Daughters of Norway, their families and a host of friends gathered at the Sons of Norway Hall last evening to commemorate the 17th of May. With the singing of “Ja,Vi Elsker” and the “Doxology” those assembled proceeded to partake of a bounteous supper. First on the program was a f...
Tlingit halibut hooks are fashioned from two types of wood to form a "V" shape. Cedar, one of the woods used, has an odor the fish are supposedly attracted to. A carved wooden float attached with kelp, red cedar fiber or braided sinew designates where the hook lays. The carving faces the ocean floor, luring the halibut's spirit by showing respect. Traditionally, fishermen would instruct the hook to catch fish. Studies have shown the hook design spares juveniles and prolific breeders--a prime...
May 7, 1920 Fish handling facilities are to be installed on the Trading Union dock by that concern at once, according to the announcement of manager Carl E. Swanson to the Report editor. A housing engine and ice crusher will be installed and the coolers already on the dock will be put in shape for the use of the fishermen who wish to ship their fish independently or for independent fish buyers. The engine has been ordered and it is expected to have things ready for work within the next three weeks. May 14, 1945 Six girls, five of whom have been...
Early Tuesday morning, Officer Andrew Ayriss was confronted by a beaver in the middle of the road on S. Nordic Dr. near the Community Cold Storage. Not wanting the beaver to get injured on the road, Ayriss used a board to try and herd it down the nearby bank and back into the water. But instead of following Ayriss' orders, the beaver attacked the board and bit into it. The officer and the beaver went back and forth for several minutes before the beaver finally relented and got off the road,...
A skunk cabbage was seen in full bloom in the muskeg near the Nature Boardwalk Trail....
Friday & Saturday May 2nd & 3rd...
A salty-backed gull takes a rest in town Friday morning. The gulls are usually found farther north in the interior around Nome....
On Sunday, a porcupine climbed to the top of a tree near Cabin Creek reservoir to nibble on tree bark....
Raiden Luis Hendrikus Wagemaker was born to Brandon and Maria Wagemaker on April 1, 2020. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long....
Sandhill cranes fly over Bear Claw Mountain on April 30....
The family of Pete Erickson Jr. wave to him as he travels northbound onboard his tugboat near Hungry Point. Erickson's father, Delbert (Pete) Erickson, passed away on March 16 due to COVID-19 in Washington. Pete also contracted the virus and spent six weeks recovering, according to his wife Kris Erickson in an email to the Pilot. Sunday was his first time back in Petersburg, but he was unable to leave the boat, not even to hug his mother, said Kris. The community got together to wave to him and...
A banner hangs on the Stolpe residence at Hungry Point showing the family's appreciation to essential workers in town....
Two crows steal a kiss in the Wrangell Narrows Friday morning....
A deer enjoys a breakfast of grass on Sunday morning....
