Articles from the May 2, 2019 edition
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Tulley to step down as Evergreen Elementary principal
Virginia Tulley moved to Wrangell in late July of 2018, ready to take on her new position as principal of Evergreen Elementary School. Coming from Arizona, Tulley has worked in a variety of teaching...
Alaska Raptor Center visits for Birdfest
The Alaska Raptor Center is a Sitka-based rehabilitation center that cares for sick or injured birds. The Center cares for raptors, primarily, such as eagles, hawks, and owls. However, according to...
The Way We Were In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.
May 1, 1919 Among the passengers arriving on the Princess Mary Tuesday morning were C. A. Tervo and two sons Albert and Randolph. Mr. Tervo is the Canadian Customs officer at the Boundary. He came north last July and remained at the Boundary until...
City alters single purchase sales tax cap
Starting April 1, according to a document from the City and Borough of Wrangell, the cap on sales taxes for single purchases has been increased from $1,500 to $3,000 or above. According to Finance...
Court report
April 16- Donavan Bean was brought before Judge Kevin Miller for a felony first hearing on charges of theft. His conditions of release include a $10,000 performance cash bond and submission to Pretrial Enforcement Division searches. The trial date wa...
Police report
April 22, 2019 Item found: Large vinyl sign found on Front Street. Extra patrol. 86’d Letter served. Found property. Scam: Criminal activity on SS#. Citation issued: Laura Massin, 43. Speeding in a school zone. Report of theft. Harassment. Alarm. A...
Obituary: Charles P. Berg, 88
Charles P. Berg, 88, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed away peacefully at Abrazo West Medical Center on April 9, 2019. He was born in Pierpoint, South Dakota on March 2, 1931 and spent his youth in... Full story
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Demand destruction is a phenomenon that is often referred to when oil prices rise high enough to harm the economy and reduce its ability to purchase fuel. I have another example of demand destruction; getting rid of ferry service to...
New book features histories of S.E. canneries
PETERSBURG–Seafood industry researchers to casual history buffs will use and enjoy Tin Can Country - Southeast Alaska's Historic Salmon Canneries. This copiously illustrated edition is filled with s...
Financial planning, home maintenance covered in THRHA training
The Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority held a two-hour training session at the Nolan Center last Wednesday evening, April 24. The THRHA works across Southeast Alaska to create affordable...
Both major league teams take a win in opening week of baseball season
The days are growing longer, the temperature is increasing, and the flowers are in bloom. Spring is here, and so is baseball season. The Wrangell Little League held its opening ceremony to this...
Free comic books at Little Free Library this Saturday
From superheroes to science fiction, from cartoon characters to thought-provoking stories, for any fan of any genre there is likely a comic book. The characters and stories that have become such an...
Alaska Fish Factor
Why should every Alaskan budget watcher care about the price of fish? Because when the price at the docks goes up by just one penny, it means more money for state coffers. In 2017, for example, the average dock price per pound for all Alaska seafood...
Vierkant wins four Alaska Press Club awards
Wrangell Sentinel's news editor Caleb Vierkant won four awards from the Alaska Press Club for his work in 2018. For business reporting he placed first with the story about the end of the cruise ship...
Golf Roundup
Angerman’s Inc. sponsored golf tournaments, the first of the year, on April 27 and 28. There were 16 participants in Saturday’s tournament. First place went to a team composed of Eric Koding, Tyler Eagle, Dwight Nancy and Mick Andrews with a net sco...
Borough workshops waste program, removes utility deposit interest rate, gives statement on lawsuit
The Wrangell Borough Assembly held a workshop before their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 30, to discuss the future of their solid waste program. According to the agenda packet for the evening, Wrangell has handled its waste by shipping the...
