Articles written by Shelley Pope


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  • LBC considers borough

    Shelley Pope|May 31, 2012

    The Borough Formation Hearing continues Thursday and Friday. As part of Wednesday’s proceedings (left to right) Larry Semmens - Third Judicial District, Lynn Chrystal - Chair at Large, and John Harrington - First Judicial District heard testimony from local fishermen regarding commercial fishing in the waters within the proposed Petersburg Borough boundaries....

  • Servicemen honored on Memorial Day

    Shelley Pope|May 31, 2012

    The Petersburg Ministerial Association conducted a Memorial Service for the veterans buried in the Petersburg Memorial Cemetery Monday. “Even with terrible weather we had a large turnout,” Petersburg Ministerial Association President Mike Schwarte said. The service was opened with patriotic songs and prayer. Lloyd Thynes gave the definition of the folding of the flag; Tony Long Drew recited the Gettysburg Address; and Mark Kubo recited Psalm 34. Until three years ago, the Veterans of For...