Articles from the December 5, 2013 edition
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Christmas Tree Lane decorations dazzling
Volunteers were hard at work in the Nolan Center Nov. 26 preparing to bring a little holiday cheer into the community. The annual Christmas Tree Lane display and Christmas tree auction opened Tuesday.... Full story
Assembly moves toward SEAPA operation at Tyee
The borough assembly voted 5-0 Tuesday night on a draft resolution which — if approved next week — could begin the process of putting Tyee Lake operations in the hands of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency. Assembly members instructed Borough man... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. December 11, 1913: Last week the Karen took a party consisting of Harry Gartley, E.E. Noble, K. Johnson, H. Coulter and Leo McCormack to the flats on a duck hunt. They didn't break the record but they...
Energy committee hands two options to Assembly
The borough assembly’s special energy committee voted 7-0 Monday to send two options and a recommendation to the borough assembly meeting Tuesday night. The options represent borough manager Jeff Jabusch’s assessment of possible futures for the Tho... Full story
Boon gets 18 months for drug charges
Superior Court Judge Trevor Stephens sentenced William Boon, 25, of Wrangell, to 18 months unsuspended prison time for two counts of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance on Nov. 18. Officials originally charged Boon with eight...
Police reports
Monday, November 25 Citation issued to Jessica Davidson, 26, for Failure to show proof of insurance and verbal warning for expired registration. Person turned in vacation check request. Tuesday, November 26 Person requested extra patrol. Caller...
Obituary: Michael George Hurley, 63
Michael George Hurley, known as "Rock Pit Mike", passed away in the early morning hours on November 25, 2013. Mike was a quiet, solitary man who lived alone in "his" rock pit out the road for the... Full story
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: I just had a few questions that the Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory article brought to mind. I would really appreciate it if your paper would research and report on the following questions and comments. How much does it really cost...
Volleyball alumni honor seniors, who promptly beat them
The varsity Lady Wolves beat both the junior varsity and alumni teams at a matchup Nov. 26. The games were part of an annual tradition used to give Wrangell residents a second look at their players...
Middle School ball concludes with tournament championship
The Middle School basketball team concluded its six-week season in mid-November with a win at the Stikine Invitational in Craig. The invitational features teams from all over Southeast, and is held in...
Senators call for building icebreakers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - U.S. senators from Alaska and Washington are renewing their call for additional heavy icebreakers. The Anchorage Daily News reports Alaska Democrat Mark Begich and Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell this week introduced...
Fish Factor
Will Alaska’s halibut catches be cut again next year? That’s the big question as the industry braces for the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s interim meeting this week in Seattle. By all accounts, there appear to be lots of halibut in Al...
Borough Christmas tree makes annual debut
Picking the right Christmas tree can be surprisingly difficult, even in the middle of the largest U.S. national forest. Officials from Wrangell Light and Power and the Department of Public Works...
