Articles written by Charley Sutherland


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  • Parks and Recreation challenges people to winter exercise

    Charley Sutherland, For the Wrangell Sentinel|Jan 24, 2024

    At this time of year, when it's dark for nearly 16 hours a day and temperatures are often below freezing, it's difficult for many to get outside and exercise. Wrangell Parks and Recreation is trying to address that dilemma by encouraging people to exercise indoors. The Winter Workout Challenge is a friendly competition where people self-log their exercises on a board at the community center. Those who log the most exercises will receive prizes like free entry to Parks and Recreation facilities...

  • Salvation Army food pantry better stocked than usual after holidays

    Charley Sutherland, Wrangell Sentinel|Jan 17, 2024

    Typically, at this time of year, The Salvation Army food pantry, the only regular food pantry in Wrangell, is running low on items coming out of the holiday crush. Last year, the food pantry gave out 130 baskets for Thanksgiving and 200 for Christmas. Often, that leaves the pantry with fewer offerings for people in need immediately after the holidays. This year is different. Capt. Chase Tomberlin-Green explained The Salvation Army received loads of donations following November’s landslide — and they are still well stocked. Donations came fro...