Articles from the February 6, 2014 edition
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Collision with car sends pedestrian to the hospital
A possible hit-and-run sent one man to the hospital late Monday evening, authorities said. A man said to be in his 60s was discovered laying on pavement between the L N M Services gas station and the... Full story
WCA Elections today; read the candidates' questionaires
Native Alaskans will elect four of seven candidates to the Wrangell Cooperative Association’s leadership council today. The WCA is an umbrella organization for the local Alaskan Native community and maintains, among other things, the Chief Shakes Hou... Full story
The Way We Were
February 12, 1914: Wrangell is to have a new water dam. That sentence means a lot to our little city and the fact that we need one has been demonstrated several times and at last it is almost an assured fact that before another winter sets in Wrangel...
Local man wins development prize
With a little help from two development groups and a Wrangell-Hoonah partnership, a local entrepreneur will see his dreams accelerate. Steve Helgeson of Wrangell and Kevin Skeek of Hoonah, were named... Full story
Police reports
Monday, January 27 Found Property. Threat made on an individual. Officer responded. Tuesday, January 28 Theft Reported. Traffic Stop – Verbal warning given for faulty equipment. Trespass warning given to individual. Welfare Check – Contact was mad...
Courts
Monday, January 27 Casey Shilts, 19, appeared before First District Judge Kevin Miller on charges of Reckless Driving. The Defendant entered a guilty plea. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 20 suspended, ordered to pay $650 in fines and...
Homecoming heartbreak marks Wolves' winless weekend
It's possible to have your heart broken twice in one weekend, judging by the scores from this weekend's homecoming boys basketball games. The Wolves lost Friday night's game to the rival Vikings by tw...
Port commissioners, public brainstorm with Juneau artist
Sentinel writer The Wrangell Mariner's Memorial is presently about 3,500 square feet of black empty pavement scattered with mussel shells. It could one day be an educational space. It could one day...
Sales tax cap in borough code under review
The borough’s code review committee has started the task of revamping two portions of the borough code. The first has to do with sales tax, specifically a sales tax cap designed to shield large-ticket purchases from the tax. Until 2004, borough c...
Lady Wolves lose to Lady Vikings
More aggressive moves toward the hoop couldn't make up the difference, and the Lady Wolves lost twice on homecoming weekend. The Wrangell girls basketball team shot 61 percent from the line as a...
Fish Factor
Eleven new seafood products from seven companies are set to be showcased at the upcoming Symphony of Seafood galas in Seattle and Anchorage. In its 21 years the event has introduced and promoted hundreds of new Alaska seafood items to the...
Tent City Days begin this evening
The annual Tent City Days event starts this evening with events at the Elks Lodge and Legion Hall. The event is a perennial institution in Wrangell, and features window displays by local businesses as well as a host of events designed to hit the...
