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Petersburg resident Mark Weaver, 59, has pled guilty to one of two felony charges brought against him following an explosion last July in the rock quarry behind the airport. Weaver faced two counts of Possession of Unregistered Destructive Devices, which included Tovex, the commercial-grade explosive used at the scene in an improvised explosive device (IED), and seven hand grenades recovered in a subsequent search of Weaver's property. The second charge, related to the grenades, will be dropped... Full story
The assembly was divided on a proposal to transition to an in-house, cart-based recycling program this summer. The transition comes with a $285,000 price tag, which would cover the one-time cost of purchasing 96-gallon carts and the purchase of another collection truck. Bringing the program in-house would save the borough $66,000 a year in expenses related to the current recycling program, which includes a contract with Ruger’s Trucking for curbside pick up as well as the continual purchase of blue bags. The ordinance, including the p... Full story
A committee comprised of assembly members and area residents will be assembled to explore how Petersburg will handle a new state law that allows for the commercial sale of marijuana. The committee came at the suggestion of Petersburg resident Kevin Clark who spoke during the first public hearing on the matter at Monday’s regular assembly meeting. “I think as a borough we should be proactive in getting ahead of the regulation versus being behind and playing catch up,” Clark said. “I think the best way to do that would be to compose a subcomm... Full story
Finance Director Jody Tow presented highlights from the operating budget for fiscal year 2015-16 at Monday's regular assembly meeting. Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht included a letter with the budget that gave an overview of the borough's financial position. Giesbrecht said that the budget is balanced, but decreased funds from the State and Federal governments are anticipated and the budget reflects that with an overall 1.5 percent decrease from the FY2014/15 budget. Though there will be no ch... Full story
February 6, 1915 – The Glee Club Kierulf is advertised to give a concert in Sons of Norway hall tomorrow afternoon at 4 o' clock. The club should be greeted on this occasion by a good big audience. The Kierulf singers have been frequently called upon and have cheerfully contributed their assistance toward entertaining Petersburg folks – and tomorrow afternoon Petersburg will have opportunity to show their appreciation, and at the same time enjoy a musical treat. The club will have the assistance of the orchestra, and other good musical talent i...
Offer the jobs To the Editor: I took offense to the last article with me being the mama of deceased Elem. Ed Teacher/Salvation Army Minister, Capt. Vicki Lynn (Susie) Jackson. I feel that Lisa Stroh made the right decision. It was stated that there are health issues in the family and she put her family before the job. As I have read there are two more than competent people, Erica Kludt-Painter and Teri Toland. If either would like the positions, hire them immediately. Since money was the concern, it would seem that money would be saved from...
Samuel W. Nelson IV, 51, appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for a Felony First proceeding on Jan. 29 following his arrest Jan. 28 for alleged crimes involving possession and distribution of methamphetamine. Nelson faces four felony charges: Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree, Attempted Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. During his court hearing, Nelson was appointed a public...
Thomas Patrick Lyons, 54, died on January 26, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born on December 20, 1960 to Myron Lyons, Sr. and Gertrude Hallingstad Lyons. His ancestry consists of the Tlingit tribe (Seal Clan) and Norwegian on his mother's side. His father came to Petersburg from Grand Rapids, Minn. His grandmother was Amy Hallingstad, she and his mother Gertrude accomplished much for Tlingit rights, gaining much respect. One of his proudest moments was receiving his GED diploma. He was... Full story
January 28 Police issued a citation to Randal K. Long, 21, for failure to provide proof of insurance. An individual trespassed at a business and was told not to return. A caller reported a family disturbance. Suspicious activity was reported to police. A parking accident involving no damage was reported by a caller. Police arrested Samuel W. Nelson IV, 50, on charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance. A caller reported noise from a drunken neighbor. January 29 A caller reported that a dog killed four of her chickens. January 30 An...
Bentley L. Sperl died on January 29. A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. at the Sons of Norway followed by a potluck at 6 p.m. An obituary is pending.... Full story
February 2 Revey Conrad appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for an arraignment. The defendant is charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. A not guilty plea was entered on the defendant’s behalf and a public defender agency was appointed. The defendant was released on the following conditions: not violate any laws, appear for all court hearings, do not depart Kake without written permission, do not discuss case with alleged victim and other conditions....
Petersburg resident Gesabel Rosa, 22, has been charged with six misdemeanors and one felony related to alleged credit card fraud committed at four local businesses. Rosa allegedly made five transactions at four downtown businesses totaling about $400 in mid-December using the credit card number of a Juneau woman who stayed in the Scandia Hotel where Rosa worked as a housekeeper, according to court documents. Scandia House owner Nancy Murrison said Rosa is no longer employed at the hotel. Murrison said she’s been in business for 25 years and n...
During last weekend's homecoming match up, the Varsity boys basketball team won two games against the Wrangell Wolves. Head coach Rick Brock said the team made strides in two areas they've been focusing on. "I think we made some positive progress from last weekend to this weekend. I felt our half-court defense was very good this weekend," he said, adding that the boys also improved on their offensive rebounding. The Vikings came out strong Friday night, putting points up early and holding the...
The Lady Vikings varsity basketball team won two games against the Wrangell Wolves at last weekend's homecoming match up. "I thought it was a great weekend for us. I thought the kids played well," said Head Coach Dino Brock. "I thought they played hard all weekend long, both JV and varsity." The varsity team won Friday's game 57-36, led in scoring by the team's lone senior Shalie Dahl who put up 18 points. Kylie Wallace scored 11 for the Vikings. Emma Chase put up 8 points and Ruby Brock and Cat...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report to the Assembly at Monday’s meeting: A new chemical pump for the pool will be installed to adjust the reliance on CO2 and lower the overall chemical usage. The property assessor will be in Petersburg on Feb. 3; property assessments will go out at the end of the month. There was a major update to the utility bill online payment program which requires customers to re-register their online accounts. Customers will now have the ability to add multiple utility accounts to one online a...
JUNEAU (AP) — Fisher-men in Alaska will have access to slightly more halibut this year than last. The International Pacific Halibut Commission voted Friday in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a total catch in Alaska of 21.215 million pounds, up from 19.705 million pounds in 2014. That's the first time in a decade the commission has increased the catch. The six-member panel meets annually to set the halibut catch limits from Northern California to the Bering Sea. There are three commissioners from the U.S. and three from Canada. The Alaska c...
JUNEAU (AP) - Patricia Ann Roppel arrived in Ketchikan as a newlywed home economics teacher in 1959, the same year Alaska became a state - and she was quickly captivated by its history. Canneries, fishing, old mill sites, mining; for decades she, husband Frank Roppel, and, later, their children, John and Cindy, explored Southeast Alaska's beaches and its forests, looking for pieces of the past. The first historical place the couple found together, Frank said, was an old mining mill site. "That s...
Freezer displays at Walmart superstores in Alaska and Washington now include a new lineup of 14 Alaska seafood items. The world's largest grocer announced the expanded commitment to Alaska seafood last week. "We are so proud to bring these to our customers, and we also know how important it is to local fishermen and folks across the state," said John Forrest Ales, Director of Corporate Communications for Walmart. Company stores already carry Alaska halibut and sockeye salmon. Added to the mix...
University of Alaska Anchorage Eva Kowalski was named to the Chancellor's list for a GPA of 4.00 at the University of Alaska Anchorage for 2014 fall semester....
Last month was the rainiest January on record. Some 21.05 inches of rain fell on Petersburg, breaking the January 1985 record of 20.8 inches, according to National Weather Service’s climate data. While precipitation was noticeably present, snowfall was noticeable absent. Only 4 inches of snow fell on the town, far short of 21.9 inches that is typical for the month. Service Hydrologist and Meteorologist Aaron Jacobs told the Pilot last week that the lack of snowpack on the mountains could mean trouble for stream flow levels, and subsequently f...
