Articles from the July 7, 2016 edition
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Longtime Wrangellite becomes US citizen
A local resident got to celebrate her first Independence Day as a United States citizen this week, after gaining citizenship on June 24. Originally hailing from the Philippines, Josie Olsen first... Full story
Senator and House candidate meet with local voters over 4th of July
Wrangell's annual Independence Day celebration draws hundreds of visitors, from former residents and current ones' relatives to returning tourists. Among the weekend's visitors were Sen. Bert Stedman... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. July 11, 1941: Wrangell awakened this morning to the sound of cannery whistles, the first heard since last year. With the season opening at Anan Creek yesterday, cannery boats returned to Wrangell during the...
Candlelight vigil held for car crash victims
PETERSBURG – Hundreds of Petersburg residents turned out to take part in a candlelight vigil for the victims in a one-vehicle crash July 4 morning. The vigil began downtown and made its way to the ballfields, where paper lanterns were released, an...
Police reports
Monday, June 27 Found Property. Control Burn – Caller stating they would be burning. FD notified. Alarm – 911 Caller reported a car alarm going off. Officer responded. Tuesday, June 28 Suspicious Circumstance. Lost Dog. Agency Assist – Report of de...
Death Notice
Matthew Leon Thompson, 50, passed away June 24, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. A celebration of his life will take place in Wrangell at a later date....
Fish Factor
The United Kingdom’s recent exit from the European Union – dubbed Brexit - has turned seafood trading on its head. For 43 years the UK has been a major part of the 28 country EU, and what the pull out means for longstanding business arrangements is a...
4th of July Independence Day
Carter Howell shows off his catch during the Tiny Tots Scrap Fish Derby on Saturday. Dozens of kids angled for whatever they could catch, and were rewarded with toys and games donated by a variety of...
Garnet Grit Betties' mashup bout
"Romane Event" goes shoulder to shoulder with a competitor during the Garnet Grit Betties' mashup bout at Evergreen Elementary School's basketball court on Saturday. The friendly match featured... Full story
4th of July Independence Day
Seen from across the water from the Nolan Center lawn, fireworks illuminate the sky above City Dock during the culmination of Wrangell's four-day Independence Day weekend on Monday...
