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CIty of Petersburg Public Water System is no longer on a boil water notice. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has formally rescinded the boil water notice issued on February 14, 2013. This notice was originally issued due to a routine water sample testing positive for E. Coli. The water system has been sampled and the sampled have been analyzed by a certified laboratory for total coliform and E. Coli. All 4 samples collected on February 14, 2013 have been determined to be... Full story
Community and utility leaders from Petersburg, Wrangell, Juneau, Angoon and Ketchikan gathered last week to discuss energy resources in a round table forum. The common denominator for most of these leaders was a way to reduce the need for diesel power or get off of this expensive power altogether. Southeast Conference Energy Coordinator Robert Venables facilitated the event and laid out several key findings from the Southeast Alaska Integrated Resource Plan that he thought necessary for consideration. “The current situation facing the S... Full story
The body of 13 year old Mackenzie H. Howard was discovered late Tuesday evening, Feb. 5 in the entrance of the Memorial Presbyterian Church by community members. “We are investigating this as a homicide,” Alaska Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Megan Peters said. “There are a lot of rumors and speculation going around and we have to weed through all of them to get to the truth.” Howard's body was sent to Anchorage for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. “The autopsy was completed Friday and we have rece... Full story
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Family Activity Night Saturday evening and kids and adults alike learned, enjoyed and toured the facility. A smoke house, which was borrowed from Wrangell, was set up in the parking lot. This allowed those inside to experience what it is like to go through a house full of smoke. “We fill the house up with breathable smoke,” PVFD Firefighter Devren Bennett said. “Someone has to call 911 and then make their way to the other end of the house and o... Full story
February 9, 1983 – An apartment manager joined the canneries in speaking out against the proposed Petersburg water rate changes at Monday night's council meeting. The city council also had many questions about the proposed water rate changes, and will hold a work session about the proposed water rate ordinance. An Ordinance revising the rates was approved by council in it's first reading, despite the questions that were raised. Frances Hubbard, manager of the Sanitary Apartments, spoke at the public hearing against charging individual users a...
Stedman Barn Dance To the Editor: I am a little late on writing this but figured better late than never. I would personally like to thank all those who helped and volunteered for the Barn Dance. Not having any past experience with how they have run, I think this years was a great success. We couldn't have done it with out the many teachers, staff, parents and students who volunteered. We would like to thank Hammer and Wikan for donating items and the community for coming out and enjoying this great event. I'm sure I am missing people or places...
The new Petersburg Public Library roof is almost complete and the real work has begun on the inside of the building. “We should be finished with the sprinkler system by the end of the week,” Petersburg Borough On-Site Construction Administrator Dan LaForce said. “And windows should be ready to install next week.” Walls are being constructed for the different rooms on the inside and the yellow cedar columns are in place in the entryway. “We still have to finish the roof on the very front of...
Approximately three years ago, Petersburg Police Sergeant Heidi Agner began an investigation that has taken years to finally come to fruition. Feb. 8, Federal Judge Timothy Burgess sentenced Victor Araujo, 51, to 60 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine. “Araujo was brought to my attention by an under-cover agent that was working here,” Agner said. “That agent's work not only led to the conviction of Araujo but four others who were charged, convicted and served time for felony drug related crimes.” Agner e...
February 6 A vehicle was parked illegally in a private drive on Third Street. Officers spoke with an individual about an accident in a parking lot at Second Street and Haugen Drive. A suspicious vehicle was reported on N. Nordic Drive. Officers were requested to assist in the removal of an intoxicated individual on Surf. A suspicious individual was reported on Sing Lee Alley. February 7 An individual was driving a vehicle with no lights on in the dark at First Street and Haugen Drive. Teenagers were reported in the elementary school greenhouse...
February 7 Eric M. Deberry, 41, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of disorderly conduct. Deberry entered a plea of no contest and was sentenced to five days in jail with five days suspended; a police training surcharge of $50; jail surcharge of $50; a fine of $250 with $250 suspended and one year probation. Matt A.E. Davis, 16, appeared before Magistrate Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of repeat minor consuming alcohol. Davis entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced with a fine of $1,000...
February 8 At 2000 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Petersburg Post observed an unoccupied vehicle roll over near mile 10 of Mitkof Highway. Investigation revealed Bodine Rogers, age 42 of Klawock, lost control, crossed the centerline, struck an embankment, and rolled his vehicle. Rogers and his passenger suffered only minor scrapes and bruises. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. Rogers failed to report the collision by the quickest means necessary to law enforcement. Rogers was issued a summons for fail to report, arraignment is set for...
The Petersburg Viking traveled to Mt. Edgecumbe over the weekend and dropped two games but showed great competitive spirit and improvement. “We have been talking about making sure we make the most of every possession,” Head Coach Rick Brock said. “I really felt that, more than any series throughout the year, we really stepped on the floor with confidence and played hard.” Brock explained that the boys began the game Friday with an early lead and were up eight to 12 at the end of the first quarter. “We got into foul trouble but were still up 28...
The Petersburg Lady Vikings played host to Mt. Edgecumbe for the weekend and ended up winning one game and losing the other, but not by much. “We had a really good weekend,” Head Coach Dino Brock said. “I especially think that Friday night was a really good game. We struggled in the first half and were down seven to 13 at the end of the first half but kept ourselves in the game because of our defense.” Brock explained that the team has been talking about that a lot and they did during halftim...
Governor Sean Parnell announced the winner of the 2013 Choose Respect Poster Contest last week – and although a group of Anchorage middle school students took home the top prize, a Petersburg student came close with a runner-up entry. Petersburg High School senior, Noppanun Saensuk created a colorful cartoon concept with the direction of her teacher Ashley DuRoss as an entry that took the No. 2 spot in the competition. This year’s theme was “iRespect.” The runner-up poster was selected for younger audiences with images of children enjoyin...
Saturday mail delivery by letter carriers may soon go the way of the Pony Express and penny postcards. The Postal Service said Wednesday that it plans to cut back to five-day-a-week deliveries for everything except packages to stem its financial losses in a world radically re-ordered by the Internet. The change will not affect Petersburg or Wrangell; the planned change only relates to post offices where letter carriers who make door-to-door or box-to-box service. “Our financial condition is urgent,” declared Postmaster General Patrick R. Don...
Kade Alan Norheim was born January 31, 2013 to Laurel McCullough and Taylor Norheim at SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long....
Dilution is the solution for pollution sums up the Parnell Administration policy when it comes to cruise ship discharges in Alaska waters. A bill being moved quickly by state lawmakers will repeal a 2006 citizens’ initiative that requires cruise ships to meet Alaska water quality standards at the point of discharge, and instead create mixing zones for dumping sewage, hazardous chemicals and other wastes. Alaskans won’t know where those zones are, as House Republicans rejected amendments to require disclosure of the locations. The measure, intro...
A Transportation Improvement Program, TIP, has been established for the next five years by the Petersburg Indian Association Board during its regular meeting. PIA Tribal Transportation Director Will Ware submitted a written report for the board outlining the program, a Long Range Transportation Plan, LRTP, and projects that are ongoing for PIA. Over the next five years, the PIA Transportation Department will spend $1,630,000 on maintenance for a 50 mile range area; $25,600 will be spent on the maintenance shed; $1,355,000 will go toward...
