Articles from the September 25, 2014 edition
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Assembly discusses pool, pouring concrete
Continuing pool woes concerned the Wrangell Borough Assembly when members Maxi Wiederspohn, Pam McCloskey, Mark Mitchell, Becky Rooney and Mayor David Jack met in their City Hall chambers Tuesday evening. “It seems that everything here has gone w... Full story
Stikine documentary explores the importance of water
A film crew working on a documentary that will highlight the relationship between the Stikine River and those who rely on it stopped into Wrangell last week. "We're gathering people's stories on why... Full story
Wrangell entrepreneur among P2P finalists
Innovations continue to flow from Wrangell as the Path to Prosperity (P2P), an annual competition for entrepreneurs, announced that James Edens and his concept for Edens Marine Resources will be... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. October 8, 1914: Miss Durkey, president of the Alaska Garnet Mining & Manufacturing Company who are operating at the garnet ledge at the mouth of the Stikine, was a passenger up on the Mariposa the first...
Police reports
Monday, September 15 Parking Complaint. Found Bank Card. Card returned to owner. Parking Complaint. Caller reported black bear hanging around north end of town. Report of lost pistol and fishing reel. Report of lost iPhone. Found Property. Possible...
Reflections
I have always appreciated living in places where the seasons are distinct; where winter days are short and more often than not we have a white Christmas. Spring leaves are bright green and the rain washes away the snow mounds on the side of the road....
Meet the Candidates
Beth Blake -Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors, four-year term Occupation: AICS care provider What experience or qualities do you have that would make you an effective member of the Wrangell...
Wrangell-hosted SEC was a success
Despite the at times uncooperative weather, the Borough of Wrangell successfully hosted this year's annual Southeast Conference at its Nolan Center, from Sept. 16 to 18. About 180 visitors arrived...
Kake power intertie features at Southeast Conference
A Kake-Petersburg Intertie (KPI) project update was given during last week’s Southeast Conference in Wrangell. The KPI includes a proposed electrical transmission line that would connect Kake to a SEAPA (Southeast Alaska Power Agency) substation i...
Flu immunization clinic offered next week
Seniors in Wrangell will have a different weapon available this year against seasonal aches and chills brought on by influenza. A “high-dose” vaccine with four times the antigens of the regular, “low-dose” version is being offered by Wrangel...
Massin sentenced for hit-and-run
Chloe Massin appeared before Wrangell District Court on Monday for her sentencing, with Judge Kevin Miller presiding. Massin, 55, faced a number of charges stemming from an incident that occurred the evening of Feb. 4, in which she struck a pedestria...
New ferries to be built in Ketchikan
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell announced Saturday that Ketchikan-based Vigor Alaska will construct two new day ferries for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). Construction of both vessels is scheduled to begin in October, and completion is...
Forest Service still seeks Anan comments
Though the comment period officially ended Sept. 15, the Wrangell Ranger District of the United States Forestry Service is still seeking public input for an upcoming dock project in Anan Bay. “To me it's kind of an open process,” said Ranger Bob Dal...
