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Petersburg Police apprehended Malachi Garrett, 35, a fugitive from justice in two states, after arresting him on charges of DUI on October 17. "During a subsequent records check, police learned Garret was a fugitive from justice and that he was wanted in the States of Louisiana and Texas on two outstanding arrest warrants," states a Petersburg Police press release. "The warrant from Louisiana was issued after Garrett failed to comply with conditions of probation related to an original...
Petersburg Medical Center staff and board members are trying to decide whether or not to extensively renovate the facility or build a new hospital after an architectural firm presented a draft assessment showing that much of PMC’s architecture and mechanical and electrical equipment are well beyond their lifespan. Representatives from Jensen Yorba Lott Architects presented the draft plan to the PMC Board two weeks ago after it hired the firm to complete the condition assessment last July. “We’re looking at a subtotal of about $16 million to br... Full story
Petersburg saw more weather records broken this year as Hurricane Oho brought warmer tropical weather to the region. October 8 and 9 saw record highs and warmest lows. October 8 the record setting high was 60 F and October 9 was 61 F. The previous record was set in 1993, with temperatures of 59 F and 57 F respectively. High lows also broke records on the same days. October 8 saw 53 F and October 9 saw 50 F beating 1976s 48 F and 49 F on the same two days. Juneau’s National Weather Service Meteorologist Geri Swanson said Oho originated n... Full story
Jeff Meucci wasn't the only Petersburg resident to see a brown bear recently. Jane Fuqua, her husband Dylan Durst and their two children Wes, 5, and Sage, 1, had a run in with a brown bear near the Blind River Rapids boardwalk area late last month while they visited the new picnic area and picked cranberries. Fuqua and Wes were on their knees in the muskeg looking for berries when Durst saw a small cow moose running along the tree line. About a minute later a bear was trailing the moose's path,...
About one fourth of crabbers are soaking their pots this fall compared to those fishing last summer, despite high prices. Dungeness crab prices crept up one cent from $2.99 per pound to $3.00 per pound since summer. Dungeness prices have averaged around $2.40 during the past five years. According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game data, 54 permit holders are fishing crab since October 1, compared to the 195 crabbers who fished this past summer and the 137 permit holders who fished last fall. This fall, crabbers brought home 55,234 pounds of...
Petersburg Police arrested Brittany Martin, 22, Tuesday, Oct. 6 in connection with an April 9 burglary at the Beach Bum Tanning Salon. According to police, cash and other valuables were taken during the burglary with a total loss estimated at more than $800. The arrest comes after physical evidence was analyzed at a crime lab after the burglary last spring. The lab sent the results to local police Oct. 6. "Based on those results, police believed there was probable cause to arrest Martin and peti... Full story
Four hundred and seven Petersburg voters cast their ballots Oct. 6 for this year’s borough election, which included one ballot measure along with uncontested candidates who will continue to serve on various seats across the borough’s assembly, boards and commissions. Voters elected newcomer Eric Castro who will serve on a three-year seat on the Petersburg Borough Assembly along with incumbent Nancy Strand. Incumbent’s Cheryl File and Jay Lister will serve three-year terms on the Petersburg School Board. Mara Lutomski will serve a one-y... Full story
Six more illegal moose were killed during the third week of this year’s hunting season—bringing the total number of illegal moose harvested this season to 13. The high number is causing Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff to question whether or not to close the remainder of the season, said ADFG Area Wildlife Biologist Rich Lowell. “With a little over a week remaining in the season, the high harvest of 13 illegal moose during the first three weeks of the season is a cause for concern,” Lowell wrote in a press release. “If not for the fact...
The Petersburg School Board met in a work session last week to discuss the implementation of random drug testing for Petersburg High School students participating in activities. The board kicked off the discussion highlighting criticisms and questions they’ve heard from community members regarding drug testing. Board member Mara Lutomski said one of the common concerns she hears is whether or not teachers and coaches will be tested along with students. While coaches and teachers wouldn’t likely be randomly drug tested, the board can request dru...
Borough-owned Petersburg Memorial Cemetery fees have increased after the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 5 to approve the ordinance update. The new ordinance, which includes the new fees and updated language, comes as the assembly continues to update its ordinances to reflect borough incorporation. Cemetery plots increased from $200 to $300, and the opening and closing of a burial plot increased from $650 to $800 or $950 on holidays and weekends. The price of urn burials also increased from $175 to $225. Assembly...
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking interest in holding an Alaska Bow Hunter Education Course for interested Petersburg bow hunters. Beginning July 1, 2016 all big game bow hunters are required to obtain the certification after the ADFG Board of Game voted several years ago to require the course. ADFG Area Wildlife Biologist Rich Lowell said the board of game delayed implementation for two years in order to make sure the public was well aware of the requirements. Lowell said he’d like to see five to six people fill the class. ...
Hunters shot seven illegal moose during the first week of this year’s hunting season, more than twice that of last year’s first week. In a press release, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Area Wildlife Biologist Rich Lowell reported the number of checked-in moose that don’t comply with antler restrictions is disconcerting. “In a typical season, the harvest of six and nine sublegal moose (or about 10 percent of the overall harvest) would represent the take of illegal moose during the course of the entire season,” Lowell wrote. “With thr... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly heard from lead consultant Chris Beck, hired to update the borough’s comprehensive plan—a document that attempts to guide long-term community planning and growth over the next two decades. Beck spoke to the assembly last Thursday to update members on the “main themes” and “concerns and questions” he and his staff have heard from community members. “One is the whole issue of land use and extending land use authority outside service area one,” Beck said, referring to land outside of previous Petersburg City...
Two Petersburg entrepreneurs attended a business boot camp in Juneau September 18-20 as part the Path to Prosperity entrepreneur competition that aims to promote local business and sustainability across Southeast Alaskan communities. The Salty Pantry Market and Deli owner Mindy Anderson and Petersburg Indian Association Tribal Resources Director Mark Banda were two of 12 participants selected to attend the Boot Camp Weekend where they participated workshops covering topics such as business plan creation, sustainable business practices and...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly is soliciting community input on a law going into effect Feb. 24 that allows the personal use of marijuana. The law also provides for the eventual commercial sale of the drug, though municipalities can choose to limit or ban commercial enterprises. Mayor Mark Jensen asked to begin a discussion of how the assembly and community would like to approach the new law at the Jan. 20 assembly meeting. "I personally feel it's important that as a Borough we start working... Full story
Petersburg residents might slosh through the rainiest January on record, according to data from the National Weather Service. As of Wednesday afternoon, 19.5 inches of rain has fallen this month securing Petersburg at least a second place ranking for the rainiest January. Record rainfall for the month was 20.8 inches in 1985. Service Hydrologist/Meteo-rologist Aaron Jacobs said more rain is forecasted before the month’s end. “There’s a decent chance that we could break that record,” Jacobs said. Several records have already been broken....
Petersburg lost its first game to Mt. Edgecumbe Wednesday night. The Lady Vikings started off slow as Mt. Edgecumbe jumped off to an early lead in the first half, Petersburg down 21-29 at the half. "We started out slow again in the third," Head Coach Dino Brock said. "At one point they had an 18 point lead." But Petersburg rallied as Brock had his team beef up the defensive pressure. "We started pressing them. We had the game down to a couple possessions at one point and made a nice run getting...
The Vikings faced off against Fairbank’s Lathrop High School Thursday night where they jumped out to an early 12-8 lead in the first quarter. “Lathrop is really athletic and fast,” Head Coach Rick Brock said. “The game was close throughout. Our half court defense confused them for a little while.” Lathrop fought back in the second quarter and led the game 22-19 at the half. The Vikings held the momentum in the third, scoring 20 points. “It was a one or two possession game until the end,” Brock said. “We made a couple of key free throws dow...
The Petersburg School Board approved a new search proposal with the Alaska Association of School Boards (AASB) to conduct a search for a new PSD Superintendent after the Board accepted previous Petersburg School District Dr. Lisa Stroh’s resignation and settlement release agreement, which grants her administrative leave with pay and benefits through June 30, 2015—the same benefits outlined in a paragraph of her hiring contract provided to Stroh should she be fired without cause. Questions have been raised as to whether or not the board fir...
The Petersburg School Board unanimously approved Tuesday night a $69,350 bid to replace a boiler in the middle school. Ketchikan Mechanical Incorporated submitted the second lowest bid to the district and will replace the current leaky boiler that was originally installed in 1984. The boiler will likely be replaced by the end of March. Harri Plumbing was the high bidder at $143,600. Schmolck Mechanical Contractors bid second highest at $141,637. Superior Plumbing and Heating bid the job at $89,740 and Raincountry Contractors was the lowest bidd...
The Petersburg Vikings fell to the Sitka Wolves last weekend after two tough games that both went into overtime. The Vikings started out with a solid lead during Friday night's competition, ahead 14-7 at the end of the first quarter and extended its lead to 27-17 at the half. Things took a turn for Petersburg midway through the third quarter however as Sitka took advantage of Viking turnovers. By the end of the third quarter Sitka fought back to within six points. "In the fourth we had two many...
Local Trident Seafood’s infrastructure is undergoing a small remodel over the coming months. Trident Southeast Manager John Webby said the mess hall, which was originally constructed in the 1920s, needs several repairs and freezing capacity in the plant is being expanded. “We’re adding a little more ice making capacity and we’re streamlining, upgrading and remodeling the plant inside to slightly modernize it a little bit,” Webby said. Trident staff is doing most of the work and the company is bringing in a contractor from down south to work o...
The Petersburg Ragnarok Rollers won a hard fought battle against the Ketchikan Rainforest Rollergirls last Saturday night. Head Coach Rebecca Anderson said most of the girls, who have competed in several bouts since the team formed last year, faced off against a motivated group of Ketchikan women. "They (Ketchikan) came right out of the box, full on strong," Anderson said. "They threw everything they had. The first three or four jams we were behind. It looked bad for a while and I think we all... Full story
The Petersburg School Board accepted Petersburg School District Dr. Lisa Stroh's resignation and settlement release agreement last week, which grants her administrative leave with pay and benefits through June 30, 2015. Stroh cited family medical issues last December for requesting temporary administrative leave, but submitted her resignation December 31. During the special meeting, Petersburg Borough Assembly member John Havrilek questioned the board's decision to grant Stroh pay while not... Full story
Petersburg took home two wins from the Wolves last weekend during Wrangell's homecoming games. Petersburg and Wrangell went back and forth Friday night with the point spread not widening more than one or two points for most of the game. "The game was pretty intense," Head Coach Dino Brock said. "It was pretty physical. We'd lead then they'd come back." The Lady Vikings were up 25-22 at the end of the first half. Petersburg gained momentum during the second half though and took control of the gam...
