Articles from the May 24, 2012 edition
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Assembly passes ‘12 draft budget
Wrangell is one step closer to a budget as the Borough Assembly passed their 2012 draft budget with little fanfare last week during their regular session meeting at City Hall. Comment came, however, during the public hearing held before the regular...
Jamieson retires after 32 years
When Christie Jamieson began her career with the City of Wrangell in 1980, the island was abuzz with activity. A mill operation was the lifeblood of the local economy, and city hall could be a very...
Farmer’s Market begins in Wrangell
Wrangell resident Alicia Stearns buys some fresh plant seedlings and rhubarb from Katherine Ivy at Wrangell’s first Farmer’s Market last week. The event, which will be on the third Saturday of eac...
The Way We Were
May 23, 1912: The Mirene, the new tender for the Lake Bay cannery, is an almost entirely new departure from the speedy and rakish craft brought up for service in Alaska waters. The Mirene, built by Cruise and Banks at Coos Bay, Ore., is a staunch...
Chamber dinner honors teachers, citizen of year
The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner Friday, May 11 at the Nolan Center in an event which featured awards for Educator and Citizen of the Year, a keynote speech by Trident Seafood...
Police Reports
Monday, May 14 -Citation issued to Desiree Collins, 21, for failure to provide proof of insurance and verbal warning for faulty equipment. -Arrested Nathan J. Giske, 35, on charges of vehicle theft first degree, DUI, refuse chemical test, no valid...
Juneau man faces multiple charges
A Juneau man is facing a number of felony and misdemeanor counts in Wrangell’s First District Court after allegedly stealing a vehicle and driving it into a ditch while allegedly drunk. 36-year old Nathan J. Giske was arrested May 14 after a W...
Obituary: Christina Gale Glass
Christina Gale Glass, 36, passed away May 11, 2012, in Anchorage. “Chrissie” Glass was born on June 16, 1976 in Wrangell. Chrissie lived much of her life in Wrangell where she had many lifelong fri...
Letters to the editor
To the Editor: In my ongoing effort to learn the truth about what the WMC board has or has not done with respect to discharging its responsibilities to the people of Wrangell, I have been somewhat frustrated by more than one board member. They...
Cissna running to unseat Representative Young
A member of the Alaska Legislature who is vying for the Democratic nomination to face off against Republican incumbent Representative Don Young in November was in Wrangell last week to meet citizens a...
2012 High School graduation: A special night
It was an evening of joy and celebration as 26 young men and women from Wrangell High School graduated last Friday night – and took their first step toward making a transition into the world beyond their youth. Three graduates: Salutatorian N...
Class of 2012 receives nearly $850K in scholarships
A total of $845,162 in scholarships and financial aid was handed out to the graduating seniors of Wrangell High School during their awards assembly May 16. The amount distributed in 2012 was up over...
Fish Factor
The value of Alaska fishing permits has see-sawed over the past year with Cook Inlet prices heading upwards and Bristol Bay on the down side. “Cook Inlet had a really good year last year, and they’re expecting another strong fishery this sum...
School board approves budget revision
The Wrangell School Board met in open session on Monday, May 21 to work on a number of action items and to accept a change in coaching personnel for a Wolves athletic team. Before action was taken on any items, however, Wrangell resident Steven Cole...
