Articles from the April 12, 2012 edition
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Ordinance changing WMC Board eligibility fails
The Borough Assembly failed to pass an ordinance Tuesday that would have changed the eligibility requirements for members of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors. The ordinance would have allowed hospital employees, tenants of the hos...
WMC Board petitions certified by Borough Clerk
The eight petitions asking to recall members of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors have been certified by the Borough Clerk Christie Jamieson. The petitions could now move forward to a special election, allowing the residents of...
Wolves host Panthers
The Wrangell High School baseball team kicked off its 2012 season Saturday, hosting three games against the Craig Panthers. The Wolves won its first game Friday 5-4, but lost both games on Saturday...
Court Report
March 27, 2012 David A. McHolland, 20, appeared before Judge Kevin G. Miller and was found guilty of repeat minor consuming and is fined $1010 and must complete 50 hours of community work service. Walter A. Stephens II, 45, appeared before Judge Kevi...
Police reports
Monday, April 2 Agency assist, officer assisted Petersburg PD. -Fire department notified of a vehicle on fire. -Harbor department notified of boat sinking. -Officer responded to a disturbance. Tuesday, April 3 -Officer responded to a disturbance....
Let Me Explain
To the Editor: There is no finer example of small town politics than Wrangell. Mistrust, rumors, false accusations, lies, and some truths all blended together. Today I received an email from a former resident who lamented on all the negativity...
Letters to the editor
To the Editor: A recall of the board members will not stop the progress of the new hospital. If you attended the Health Fair this past weekend, you may have been approached by the hospital staff or board members who spent the weekend telling people...
Economic Development Committee discusses Wrangell Island Timber Sale
Monday night the Economic Development Committee discussed in length what comments they would like the city to submit to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) regarding a multi-year timber harvest project on Wrangell Island. Public comments on the project...
Public meeting April 19 to discuss Anan management
The U.S. Forest Service Wrangell District will hold a meeting next week to garner public input on how Anan Wildlife Observatory is managed. The observatory is a popular site to view bears, and currently offers 60 passes a day to visitors between the...
WMC Board responds to recall petitions
The Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors has responded to the recall petitions recently filed with the City and Borough of Wrangell. The petitions ask to recall eight of the nine WMC Board members, including Chair Mark Robinson, Vice Chai...
Restoration work at Shakes Island starts up
The Chief Shakes Tribal House on Shakes Island is nearly empty. The intricate artwork has been taken out, as have the approximately 70-year old cedar floor beams, exposing electrical wires and the house’s foundation. The removal is part of the r...
Fish Factor
A resurgence of farmed fish and shifting world currencies could shake up salmon markets this year. “There are two trends going into the current salmon season that we haven’t seen for several years,” said Gunnar Knapp, a fisheries economist at the U...
Peggy's Corner
Hello again from Juneau. We’re down to crunch time now, with the major focus being on the budgets, education funding, and oil taxes. The House is now primarily hearing Senate bills. The Senate is d...
Port commission continues Mariners’ Memorial discussion
At its April 5 meeting, the Wrangell Port Commission discussed how to move forward with creating a design concept and applying for grants to build a mariners’ memorial at Heritage Harbor. Commission members have decided on the memorial being an eight...
Snowhere to go but up….
Shakes Slough was literally filled with snow this winter. Cabins with 14-ft. roof peaks were buried under the snow pack, which likely exceeded 26 to 28-ft. with the compression of the snow layers...
Health Fair
The 18th annual Wrangell Health Fair was held Saturday, April 7 at the Nolan Center. The fair featured over 50 vendors and offered visitors the opportunity to have four different blood tests for $25...
Paving of Front Street to begin this week
Crews are set to begin paving Front Street tomorrow, as outdoor temperatures have increased, making it more favorable for pouring concrete. Earlier this year, crews began excavating the roadway to install water and sewer lines. The construction is...
