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May 29, 1925 – Some 15 dogs in Petersburg have died during the past month and there is evidence that death was the result of a slow poison, administered in a form yet to be determined. The officers are working on several clues, and if evidence is secured that poison was put out they intend to make an example of the guilty party. Those who have lost dogs are willing to give a substantial reward for any definite information. Besides the fact that it is unlawful to put out poison, and that a person who would do so is of a low order of mentality a...
May 22, 1925 – John Thompson has the framework up for a two-story building, adjoining the Citizens Steam Laundry, to be used as a machine shop and blacksmith shop downstairs with living apartments upstairs. Alongside of the machine shops will be built gridirons for small boats and boats of a larger fishing class. Also will be built a covered runaway on the shore side where autos can be repaired. There will be a pit so that it will be easy to work under the machines. “And you may say,” said Mr. Thompson, “that my gridirons, when not in use, wi...
The 37 graduating seniors of Petersburg High School's Class of 2025 have navigated a challenging path through their school years, supporting one another through highs and lows. They will leave a lasting impression on the educators and administrators who've guided them along the way. Petersburg Schools Superintendent Robyn Taylor, in her first year with the district, has been struck by both the students' talents and the community that rallies around them. "This class is incredibly supportive of...
Markus Anderson What subjects or classes did you enjoy the most, and which ones challenged you the most? I enjoyed math, choir, shop, mactech. I think math was the most challenging but I really enjoyed my teacher. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? I would say to keep a open mind and try new things. Also procrastinating is one of the worst habits to develope. Play some sports, stay active. Please describe a specific moment or event from high school that stands out as a highlight for you? One moment for me would be going to state...
May 15, 1925 – With its shrimp, clam and crab plants, Petersburg is the center of the shell fish industry in Alaska. Last Saturday an additional payroll was added by the Star Shell Fish Company starting to put up crab meat in the old Ness Shrimp plant on the Union trading dock. The cannery is divided into three rooms – the dooking department, the cleaning room and the picking room. The plant has been made comfortable and modern sanitary methods are used. The incorporators for the new industry are Ben Grondahl, Chris Christensen, Hans Wick and...
Saturday's rainy weather didn't deter the annual Kupreanof Day tradition, where the Saturday before the Little Norway Festival Kupreanof residents welcome visitors to come enjoy the scenary of their beautiful little community, with free rides provided across the Narrows throughout the day....
May 8, 1925 – Ohmer plans to invade Lynn Canal and there is great rejoicing at Haines, the little village nestling in Mission Cove, and happiest of the whole crowd is Dr. L. Pryer, the druggist and president of the chamber of commerce. For three years, Dr. Pryer has been preaching shrimp, shrimp and nothing but shrimp, in Lynn Canal. So loud and persistent was he in his talk, that it was heard way down at Petersburg, 200 miles distant, by Mr. Earl N. Ohmer, president of Alaskan Glacier Seafood Company. He immediately and forthwith sent two f...
On Monday, May 5, groups all across the Alaska participated in the annual march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. Around a dozen Petersburg residents marched to the courthouse, wearing red or with the red handprint painted across the mouth - the symbol that represents the voices that have been taken away from Indigenous women and girls - in solidarity with the movement to raise awareness and demand action to address the continuing epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous...
Last month was the second wettest April on record for Petersburg. "So if it seemed like April was a little bit more wet than usual, you aren't wrong. It was a lot more wet than usual," said Greg Spawn, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau. "Our April that we had in Petersburg was actually the second wettest April on record." Nearly double the amount of water fell from the sky than what's typical - that's 11.29 inches, compared to the normal 6.66 inches - and April 13...
A small pod of orcas approached a local couple's skiff for a close encounter while passing near the Sukoi Islands on Saturday, April 26....
Mitkof Dance Troupe's spring recital on stage at Wright Auditorium on April 18 and 19 was Villain themed. Around 125 dancers took part in 26 pieces, with the costuming and choreography for each piece based on villains from folklore or pop culture. "It's been really fun ... There's a lot of acting the kids have had a blast with ... there's a lot of energy on the stage," Olivia Reid, ballet teacher and Executive Director of Mitkof Dance Troupe, said during her interview with KFSK's Olivia...
May 1, 1925 – Some of the school children while playing ran across a cache this week in the brush in which there were over 100 pint bottles full of liquid at first thought to be beer. The news caused a wild stampede and soon the woods were full of those only too anxious to sample the goods. During the stampede one or two other small and select caches were discovered, and the rule seemed to be “finders keepers.” In a short time the city and federal officers were on the scene and the bottles were removed to the commissioner’s office, where t...
Children visiting the fire hall during Saturday's Family Fun Day work with EMS Director Aaron Hankins to load volunteer Dave Berg onto the gurney and into the ambulance....
On Saturday, May 8th, 1939, the Junior Prom was held in the Petersburg High School's gym, which was decorated in a colorful, rainbow theme. After being announced Prom Queen, Charlotte Clausen, daughter of Elsie and Carrol Clausen, posed on the throne holding a bouquet of daffodils. This hand-tinted photo has the seal of local photographer Mary C. Allen, who also made the coronation crown and decorated the gym. Allen's handiwork highlights Charlotte's turquoise colored taffeta gown, her gold...
