Articles from the February 20, 2014 edition
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Local tribes display culture for students
Dancers and speakers from several local tribal organizations re-enacted the Chief Shakes House rededication as part of what the school called Native Awareness Day, Feb. 13 The event featured... Full story
School system narrows 2015 budget gap
School board members and officials reviewed a second draft of the 2015 budget at Monday night's regular school board meeting. The second draft cuts projected shortfalls by $192,168, or almost 88 perce... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. February 26, 1914: C.E. McCuskey and A. Marion left over the Stikine trail last Sunday morning for the headwaters of McDames Creek 120 miles from Telegraph. Mr. McCuskey and Mr. Marion are partners in...
WCA council member faces gambling charges
Authorities charged Lavina “Lovey” Brock, 68, of Wrangell with four counts of promoting illegal gambling. A criminal complaint filed Feb. 5 in district court alleges that Brock held Texas Hold ‘em games for cash at American Legion Post #6, and promo... Full story
FBI verifies images of local children in Petersen child pornography case
PETERSBURG –Investigators discovered images of Petersburg children in connection with the pending criminal case against Tye Leif Petersen, former Petersburg School District maintenance director, who was arrested last fall for multiple charges r...
Police reports
Monday, February 10 Stolen Vehicle – Unfounded. Civil Matter – Person requesting to speak with an Officer. Tuesday, February 11 Citizen Assist. Citation issued to Caleb James Rentz, 22, for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. Suspicious Cir...
Courts
February 4 Alexander Cano, 17, appeared before Wrangell Magistrate Chris Ellis on charges of Texting While Driving. The Defendant entered a guilty plea. He was sentenced to complete 24 hours of Community Work Service, ordered to pay $550 in fines...
Petersburg and Wrangell support SEAPA takeover of Tyee plant
The Petersburg Borough assembly unanimously approved a resolution supporting a similar Wrangell resolution recommending the operations and management of the Tyee Hydro Electric project be transferred from Thomas Bay Power Authority (TBPA) to the...
Burgess is new borough finance director
The borough staff returned to normal levels Tuesday with the addition of Finance Director Lee Burgess. The position had been vacant since the borough assembly named former finance director and...
Stork report
Rilyn Joy Young was born Jan. 7, 2014 at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Ore. to Nonay and Cherrith Young. Rilyn weighed 8 lbs 1 oz at birth and was 20 1/2 inches long. Rilyn joins sisters...
Fish Factor
Bait is always a big expenditure for many fishing businesses and pollock could help cut costs for Alaska halibut longliners who fish in the Gulf. Researchers have tested pollock in two projects to see if it might replace pricier chum salmon as...
Wolves win one, drop one against Metlakatla
The Wolves downed Region V power Metlakatla Friday night but were unable to repeat on the Chiefs Saturday. The Wrangell High School boys' varsity basketball team put double digits on the board for...
Valentine's Day on the road rough for Lady Wolves
The Wrangell girls’ varsity basketball team lost twice in Metlakatla this weekend. Friday’s 22-55 loss was typical of scores for Wrangell teams visiting the fiercely competitive Metlakatla teams. Saturday’s 25-31 loss was closer, and from the persp...
Troop 40 recognized for environmental effort
Scouts from Troop 40 recently delivered a presentation to the Alaska Forum on the Environment discussing their local environmental conservation. The troop has worked for the last few years removing...
Assembly to consider ballot changes for local elections
Later this year, when Wrangellites go to the polls to elect new local officials, they might see something different on their ballots. Borough assembly members have traditionally been designated as holding lettered seats. An ordinance approved on...
