Articles from the August 18, 2016 edition
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Cancer care tourney raises $6,000 over weekend
Area golfers raised close to $6,000 over the weekend during the hospital's annual Rally for Cancer Care and Blue Tees Tournament. Money raised from the two-part tournament go to support Wrangell... Full story
Cabin on Zarembo now open to public
Last week a new public cabin was added to Wrangell Ranger District's list, with the U.S. Forest Service's administrative camp at Deep Bay converted into a two-building recreational site. The cabin wil... Full story
The Way We Were
August 29, 1941: Due to the unprecedented dry spell, the water supply of Wrangell is running low and city authorities are urging conversion of water by all citizens of the community. The dangerously low level of water in the reservoir creates a fire...
Wrangell Lutherans welcome new pastor
A newly arrived minister has been making the rounds in Wrangell, meeting with folk inside and outside of church for the past few weeks. Nancy Gradwohl began her ministry at Island of Faith Lutheran Church July 17, at which time Bishop Shelley... Full story
Still looking for candidates in borough election
With local elections coming up on October 4, the city is still looking for declarations of candidacy for a range of available seats. A handful of candidates have already declared as of Tuesday. Running for reelection will be Mayor David Jack, who...
Police reports
Monday, August 8 Noise Complaint. Agency Assist – Report of broken water main. Report of Harassment. Agency Assist. Tuesday, August 9 Agency Assist – Parking Complaint. Lost Wallet. Damaged Vehicle. Report of Theft. Disorderly Conduct. Report of Int...
Obituary: Former publisher Jamie Bryson, 81
Jamie Bryson, 81, died surrounded by his children and his wife Marjorie on August 8, 2016 at his home in Paonia, Colorado, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Jamie was born to Stuart... Full story
Muskeg Meadows news
The Fun and Frolic Cancer Care Tournament was held August 13 with 65 participants, 25 from Petersburg. Susan Eagle won the Straightest Drive at 19 3/4”. The Men’s Cancer Care Tournament was held on August 14 with 6 participants. Wayne Harding won...
Port Protection loses community kingpin
Port Protection lost a larger than life resident last week when Jack Mason passed away, and the impact will be felt for years to come. Mason, 88, passed away Aug. 11, 2016 at Harborview Medical...
Planning and Zoning roundup
In a brief meeting last week, Wrangell’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a pair of requests, following a public hearing. Commissioners decided to hold a request by Isobel Brophy of Greystone Holdings to allow for up to four apartments at a pr...
Obituary: Matt Thompson, 50
Matt Thompson, 50, died in Wrangell on June 24, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Petersburg, Alaska to Jim and Clara Thompson. They moved in 1968 and made their home in Wrangell. Matt loved... Full story
Fish Factor
Alaska is one of a handful of U.S. states to launch a go-to website aimed at keeping ocean acidification in the public eye. The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network, a collaboration of state and federal scientists, agencies, tribes, conservation,...
