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Articles from the December 1, 2011 edition

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 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Local outfitters opposed to Sealaska land plan

A group of Wrangell-based outfitters and tour guides last week came out in opposition to a bill currently before Congress that would cede hundreds of thousands of acres to Sealaska under the...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Assembly votes to terminate hospital lawsuit

The Wrangell Medical Center replacement project took another step toward becoming a reality this week after the Borough Assembly voted to reinstate language in an agreement between the borough,...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

WMC vote certified 425-172

The Wrangell Borough Assembly met in two open sessions last week to address a number of items of new business and to certify the most recent special election vote for Proposition 1. During a special...

 
 Police Reports    December 1, 2011

Police report

Monday, Nov. 21 -Report of missing person. -Verbal warning given for parking. -Assisted citizen in getting in their residence. -Report of a hit and run. -Report of water spraying out of hydrant, water plant testing lines. -Suspicious circumstance....

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Rep. Peggy Wilson announces for Dist. 33 seat

Representative Peggy Wilson announced this week that she would run for the new District 33 seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. The district was formed after the 2010 census caused...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Albert Kookesh to run against Stedman in District Q

In what promises to be an important election for Southeast Alaska voters in 2012, District 3 State Senator and Angoon businessman Albert Kookesh has filed to challenge Republican District 1 Senator...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Black Friday sales up for some, down for others

The annual holiday shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday made its return appearance in Wrangell last week as sales were up among a number of retailers. Jeff Angerman, owner of Angerman’s...

 
 By Greg Knight    Sports    December 1, 2011

Elks annual Hoop Shoot to be held this weekend

The Wrangell Elks Lodge will be holding their 2011 Hoop Shoot competition this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the community gym beginning at 9 a.m. The event, which is organized by Elks member Jeff Jabusch, is...

 
 Obituaries    December 1, 2011

Obituary: Bruce Buddeau, 61

Bruce David Buddeau, 61, passed away in Portland, Ore. on November 14, 2011 following a traffic accident on November 6.  Bruce lived for a time in Wrangell and had many friends here.  His brother John Buddeau of Gresham, Ore. and his sisters,...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

AICS partners with Petersburg on teen drinking

Alaska Island Community Services received funding earlier this month from the State of Alaska to help prevent the use of alcohol among youths age 12-20 in Wrangell and Petersburg. The Strategic...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    December 1, 2011

Meissner sells Wrangell at ‘fish expo’ in Seattle

With the seafood industry as the lifeblood of Southeast Alaska, staying up to date on the latest equipment, services, suppliers, gear and ideas is a must for any community in the region or an Alaskan...

 
 By Greg Knight    Sports    December 1, 2011

Wolves take top spots

Preparation and desire can be said to be the key to winning in wrestling. That said, hard work pays off in spades when you find yourself atop the dais after the finals – with a gold medal around...