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Wolves face Thunder Mountain, Petersburg

The Wrangell Wolves traveled to Petersburg last weekend to play two different teams, the Vikings and the Thunder Mountain Falcons. The Wolves lost both games April 14. Against Thunder Mountain,...

 

Clean up days

The annual Clean-Up Day in Wrangell began Saturday at 11 and concluded with a lunch at 1:30 p.m....

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Ordinance changing WMC Board eligibility fails

The Borough Assembly failed to pass an ordinance Tuesday that would have changed the eligibility requirements for members of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors. The ordinance would have allowed hospital employees, tenants of the hos...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

WMC Board petitions certified by Borough Clerk

The eight petitions asking to recall members of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors have been certified by the Borough Clerk Christie Jamieson. The petitions could now move forward to a special election, allowing the residents of...

 

Wolves host Panthers

The Wrangell High School baseball team kicked off its 2012 season Saturday, hosting three games against the Craig Panthers. The Wolves won its first game Friday 5-4, but lost both games on Saturday...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Economic Development Committee discusses Wrangell Island Timber Sale

Monday night the Economic Development Committee discussed in length what comments they would like the city to submit to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) regarding a multi-year timber harvest project on Wrangell Island. Public comments on the project...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Public meeting April 19 to discuss Anan management

The U.S. Forest Service Wrangell District will hold a meeting next week to garner public input on how Anan Wildlife Observatory is managed. The observatory is a popular site to view bears, and currently offers 60 passes a day to visitors between the...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

WMC Board responds to recall petitions

The Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors has responded to the recall petitions recently filed with the City and Borough of Wrangell. The petitions ask to recall eight of the nine WMC Board members, including Chair Mark Robinson, Vice Chai...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Restoration work at Shakes Island starts up

The Chief Shakes Tribal House on Shakes Island is nearly empty. The intricate artwork has been taken out, as have the approximately 70-year old cedar floor beams, exposing electrical wires and the house’s foundation. The removal is part of the r...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Port commission continues Mariners’ Memorial discussion

At its April 5 meeting, the Wrangell Port Commission discussed how to move forward with creating a design concept and applying for grants to build a mariners’ memorial at Heritage Harbor. Commission members have decided on the memorial being an eight...

 

Health Fair

The 18th annual Wrangell Health Fair was held Saturday, April 7 at the Nolan Center. The fair featured over 50 vendors and offered visitors the opportunity to have four different blood tests for $25...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 12, 2012

Paving of Front Street to begin this week

Crews are set to begin paving Front Street tomorrow, as outdoor temperatures have increased, making it more favorable for pouring concrete. Earlier this year, crews began excavating the roadway to install water and sewer lines. The construction is...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Petitions ask to recall WMC Board members

Eight recall petition applications to remove all but one member of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors have been filed with the City and Borough of Wrangell. WMC Board members included in the petitions are WMC Board Chair Mark...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

City tells shooting-range users to keep it clean

The city has seen an increase in the number of appliances left at the outdoor shooting range in Wrangell. Those who manage the range say if the problem continues, public access may be restricted. People are taking TVs and microwaves to the shooting...

 

Choose Respect march

Over 50 people participated in Wrangell’s “Choose Respect” last week. Wrangell was among 123 Alaskan communities that held events March 29 to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Construction creates concerns for 4th of July

As crews continue to move further down Front Street working on the road and utility improvement project, some are wondering how the construction will affect Fourth of July festivities in Wrangell. At a construction update meeting March 29, project...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Local groups will be asked to endorse rec plan

The Wrangell Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Action Plan outlines a dozen priority projects aimed at enhancing local recreation opportunities for residents and visitors. Last week, a public meeting was held on the final drafted plan, and those who...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Salard addresses Wrangell Medical Center Board

At the Wrangell Medical Center Board meeting March 28, local physician Greg Salard told board members he has no intention of leaving town despite his hospital privileges being revoked. “I have full intentions of getting my credentials back one way o...

 

Local seniors kidnapped

Wrangell High School seniors started their senior activities Monday, April 3 with the traditional kidnap breakfast. The unsuspecting students were roused out of their beds at 6 a.m. by volunteer...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Health Fair features new diabetes blood test

The 18th annual Health Fair will be held in Wrangell on Saturday. This year’s event will offer an additional blood test used for diabetes management. Called hemoglobin A1c, the blood test will show how well diabetes is being controlled in a patient w...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    April 5, 2012

Local open meetings classes inspire change

As a result of the City and Borough of Wrangell hosting two days of classes last month on the Alaska Open Meetings Act, some local boards have proposed revisions to charters and operations. Borough Clerk Christie Jamieson said the city’s municipal c...

 

Oldest resident moves

Goldie Sivertsen, Wrangell’s oldest resident, has left Southeast Alaska for Port Angeles, Wash. Siversten, 102, was raised in Petersburg, where she graduated from high school and met her husband. S...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    March 29, 2012

Water line ruptures Friday on Front Street

A water line buried approximately three feet under Front Street ruptured Friday morning, causing water to blow out on the construction site of Wrangell’s road improvement project. The incident occurre...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    March 29, 2012

Assembly approves one of four ordinance revisions regarding WMC

The Borough Assembly approved an amended ordinance regarding the membership of the Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors on its first reading Tuesday night. If eventually passed by the Assembly, the amended ordinance would allow employees or con...

 
 By Kaitlyn McAvoy    News    March 29, 2012

Longer hours approved for Front Street project

Construction crews operating on the Front Street improvement project can now work until midnight six days a week. Members of the Borough Assembly, acting as the Board of Adjustments, voted unanimously March 22 to allow construction to occur from 6...

 

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