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The new Petersburg Public Library Building is a vision to behold as the roof and walls go up, and construction will continue through the winter with no foreseeable delays. ASRC McGraw Constructors and sub-contractors can be seen, come rain or shine working to complete the structure. “We are hoping to have the roof done by early December,” Petersburg Director of Community Development, Leo Luczak said. “The goal was Thanksgiving, but with holiday schedules and minor issues we are moving that... Full story
Despite the rain, veterans and residents gathered to pay their respects and honor to U.S Marine Donald “Harry” Kito with the dedication of the formerly known Falls Creek Bridge in Kito's memory Sunday afternoon. Kito was killed in Vietnam in 1967, but was remembered with love and smiles by so many. Kito's brother, John stated that it was a true testament to his brother's value in the community to see so many turn out for the bridge dedication and for Veterans Day. One sentiment, above all, rec... Full story
November 10, 1982: As dredging and parking lot construction for the new small boat harbor nears completion, Department of Transportation Project engineer John Edwards says the harbor may be operational by next fall. The dredging, which began in mid-August, is about 50-60 percent complete. As of Monday night, 288,150 cubic yards will have been removed. DOT is now estimating that 485,000 cubic yards will still have to be removed because the contractor, as allowed in contract provisions, is digging...
November 7 Dian L. Bell, 52, was issued a citation for limitation on backup on N. First Street. A vehicle was reported continually speeding on N. Nordic Drive. Officer responded to a threatening individual on Skylark Way. November 8 Items were stolen from a residence on Haugen Drive. Two young men were walking into the slough area with rifles on S. Second Street. The driver of a mini bike was going the wrong way with no tags or lights on Baranof. An officer was requested for an assault report on N. Nordic Drive. November 9 Slippery road...
Petersburg Police Captain John Hamilton pins a Petersburg Police Department badge on Officer Randy Holmgrain at Holmgrain’s recent graduation from the Fairbanks Academy. Officer Holmgrain finished at the top of his class academically and third overall, with overall including physical fitness and firearms....
Let’s Talk continues To the Editor: Imagine a community where your viewpoint is heard and where a variety of different opinions are valued and respected. Last Wednesday nearly 60 people took part in “Let’s Talk Petersburg: A Community Conversation”. The event, hosted by the Petersburg Public Library and the Petersburg Community Foundation, focused on having respectful, open conversations and sparking discussion about the issues that are important to our community. We tackled some difficult issues. Small towns can be cliquish and gossip oriente...
The Northern Nights Theater will come upon obstacles by the end of 2013 unless it is converted to a digital system. The organization has raised almost $30,000 of the $75,000 needed for the conversion. “Compass Theater began about 13 to 14 years ago,” Compass Theater, Inc. Vice President Dave Berg said. “Everything was going along fine, except now the distributors aren't going to be sending celluloid prints any longer.” Berg explained that with most movie houses moving with the change to digital...
Petersburg City Councilor and retired construction worker, Nancy Strand, has spent most of her life in Petersburg and hopes to serve the new proposed borough as a member of the assembly in much the same manner that she has served the City of Petersburg. When asked about the possible passing of the borough, Strand stated that she thinks it will be a very, very close race. “I really don't think it will make it,” Strand said. “I hear people talking about secret pockets of supporters, but all I am... Full story
Recently appointed Petersburg City Councilor, John Hoag, has placed his name in the running for a seat on the proposed Petersburg Borough. Hoag is a retired attorney who moved to Petersburg in 2006 with the thought of being a part time resident but turned full-time with his love of the area. “I love it here and have fully retired from down south where I worked as a labor attorney negotiating law enforcement labor agreements.” Hoag said. When asked about the possible passing of the borough in the... Full story
Jean Ellis is a lifelong resident of Petersburg and is currently serving as president of the Petersburg City School District Board. She has now put her name in the hat as a candidate for school board in the proposed Petersburg Borough. “I served on the board from 1981 to 1987 then went off but came back in 2007,” Ellis said. “During my time off of the school board I served 13 years on the Petersburg Hospital Board.” Ellis graduated from Petersburg High School and has a deep history in the are... Full story
Petersburg Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Turkey Time 5k, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Register at Parks and Rec through Thurs., Nov. 15. There is a fee. See the route map at http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/86065855. No ipods, iphones, cell phones, music players or other timing devices including watches and GPS units will be allowed on the race course during the race. The winners will be based on how close the runner comes to their estimated time. Prizes are: 1st (closest) – a full turkey dinner with all the fixings; 2nd (closest) – a tur...
The downtown road construction project has shut down for the winter but will have to finish Phase I of the project when work begins again in the Spring. All of the curb and gutter work has been completed and the sidewalks for Phase I have been finished including the glass seeded panels and the first four bronze medallions of the project. The pavement on the west side of Dolphin Street is complete. “All of the other surfaces that will ultimately be paved have been filled with temporary gravel for the winter,” Dowl HKM Project Engineer Matt McG...
Chandler Strickland cuts around a Craig defender during the Stikine Basketball Tournament. The girls placed second to Craig and will play at home Thursday and Friday this week from 4 to 7 p.m. at the school and community gym....
The City of Petersburg has contracted with the Emergency Communications Network to provide emergency notification services. This system will be tested at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16. “If you have a public, published telephone number, you are automatically entered into the system,” Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Preparedness Coordinator Liz Bacom said. “But if you have a cell phone, you will need to register your number to receive these notifications.” The CodeRED system is a reverse 911 type of service. Instead of calling 911 for an emergen...
