Articles from the January 30, 2014 edition
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Stough elected to TBPA presidency
The Thomas Bay Power Authority commission elected Wrangell borough assembly member and TBPA commissioner James Stough to the commission’s presidency Monday. Stough also briefly served as chairman of the borough’s special energy committee. The ele... Full story
15th annual game dinner draws crowd of 200 men
About 200 men packed Harbor Lights Assembly of God Church Sunday, in part to hear a story involving a cat's posterior. The story (which doesn't bear repeating in a family newspaper) was one of dozens... Full story
The Way We Were
February 5, 1914: The Wrangell Sawmill started operations for the season this morning and it sounds good to hear the buzz of the saws, it stirs up a commotion and livens things considerable. The box factory will also start as soon as conditions are...
Preliminary figures show $200,000 school shortfall
A Wrangell Public Schools budget presented at the Jan. 20 school board meeting and distributed to the borough assembly shows a $219,461 shortfall. Business manager Pam Roope characterized the drafts as very preliminary, and meetings to refine the... Full story
Tent City Days remembered
Though the feverish quest for gold may have begun in California in 1849, it migrated to Alaska in the decades to follow and Wrangell was the epicenter over the course of nearly 40 years. It began on Buck’s Bar near Telegraph Creek B.C. in 1861 w...
Police reports
Monday, January 20 Citizen Assist – Caller requested assistance to unlock vehicle. Tuesday, January 21 Report of Illegal Parking Vehicle, gone when officer arrived. Caller reported an injured sea gull in yard. Officer responded. Agency Assist/FD ...
Obituary, Emil Nelson Churchill
Emil Nelson Churchill passed away peacefully January 12, 2014 in Wrangell, Alaska with loved ones by his side. Emil was born February 25, 1936 in Craig, Alaska to David and Rebecca Churchill. He was... Full story
Obituary, John Wellons
John Wellons was born to Grace and Hubert Wellons, Sr. in Wrangell, Alaska on December 10, 1944, joining big brother Hoop. He was a lifelong Wrangellite, and loved this little town very much. He met... Full story
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: It is my understanding that the city is considering changing Brueger Street to a one-way street. Brueger Street, located right in front of city hall, begins at the north end of Campbell Drive (formally known as Outer Drive) and ends...
Wrangell students trounce state averages
The school board presented the annual Report Card to the Public at a public hearing before the Jan. 20 school board. The document compiles testing results for the entire school system, as well as individual testing results for the component schools,...
Middle school starts dedicated archery program this year
A popular Evergreen Elementary School archery program has expanded to include a dedicated Middle School program this year, the elementary school chapter has run for longer than five years. The...
PIA experiments with 'sludge'
PETERSBURG – The stuff you flush down the toilet might spruce up town if Petersburg Indian Association’s new compost plan works out. “It’s a lot less gross than you think,” said Jason Wilson, PIA tribal resource director. Justin Haley, wastewate...
Assembly votes unanimously to buy new truck
The borough assembly voted 6-0 Tuesday to purchase a new truck. They also voted 6-0 to hold a public hearing Feb. 11 about potentially turning the high-traffic Brueger Street, which runs in front of City Hall to a high-traffic intersection between...
Tongass Democrats accepting nominees for Kerttula seat
PETERSBURG – The Tongass Democrats announced yesterday its process for selecting three nominees to fill the Juneau House District 32 seat vacated by Rep. Beth Kerttula. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to t...
Fish Factor
A measure aimed at banning salmon setnetting is being held afloat by backers. The ban includes the Anchorage area, much of the Kenai Peninsula, Valdez and Juneau. It would completely eliminate Cook Inlet setnetters and affect roughly 500 fishing fami...
Garnett Grit Betties scrimmage in Petersburg
The Garnett Grit Betties traveled to Petersburg for a melding of roller derby minds the weekend of Jan. 18. The bout wasn't a competition. Teams from Ketchikan and Petersburg joined with the Wrangell...
Wolves take first wins of season
You might not have believed the Wolves who dominated the Glacier Bears this weekend were the same team who lost to Craig in December, if you hadn't seen it. The boys varsity basketball team won games...
Wrangell girls best Haines twice at home
The varsity Lady Wolves outlasted the Lady Glacier Bears twice over the weekend to put two chicken scratches in the win column. The girls team won by six points both Friday (31-25) and Saturday...
