Articles from the October 15, 2020 edition
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Superintendent Lancaster offers resignation
Wrangell's school board met Monday evening, Oct. 12. Among other business they discussed during the meeting, they accepted a letter of resignation from Superintendent Debbe Lancaster. "There are...
Assembly approves final election results
The Wrangell Borough Assembly held a special meeting last Thursday, Oct. 8, to certify the final election results from Oct. 6. Following a Canvass board meeting to review preliminary election...
The final election results
Winners are denoted by an asterisk (*). Mayor, one two-year term: *Steve Prysunka, 359 Write-ins, 58 Borough Assembly, two three-year terms: *Ryan Howe, 274 Jennifer Jackson, 217 *Anne Morrison, 332 Write-ins, 5 Borough Assembly, one one-year term:...
The Way We Were
October 14, 1920 Advertising in the Sentinel pays. For instance, Ed Grigwire this week received an order from U. G. Parks of Newark, Ohio, for a Wisconsin motor to be delivered to him at Wrangell next Spring. Mr. Parks stated in his letter to Mr....
Judge dismisses Valvoda lawsuit against city
A lawsuit brought against the city by a Wrangell resident has come to a close, after Judge Kevin Miller dismissed the case. Kipha Valvoda brought a lawsuit against several former and current members...
Police report
October 5 Driving Complaint Suicide Threat Civil Issue Citizen assist: Return Property Disturbance October 6 Citizen assist: Vehicle Unlock Disturbance October 7 Courtesy Transport Parking Complaint. Citation Issued to Christine Abrahamson, 45, for...
Obituary: Roy James Guthrie Sr, 69
Roy James Guthrie Sr. of Juneau passed away on October 10, 2020 in Wrangell after a brave and difficult battle with brain cancer. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Metlakatla. He graduated from Kayhi... Full story
Obituary: James Hiebert, 86
James Hiebert, 86, passed away on September 24 in Newberry, Florida. He taught his children to work and earn money also, by hiring them to help with his concrete and Chattahoochee jobs when they... Full story
Pumpkin Patch festival
Wrangell's annual pumpkin patch festival took place during tax free day last Saturday, Oct. 10. Families were invited to the downtown pavilion to pick out halloween pumpkins, buy food, and play...
P&Z commission review proposed zone changes
The Wrangell Planning and Zoning Commission met last Thursday evening, Oct. 8. During their meeting, they held a public hearing on a proposed zone change on city property. "The City and Borough of Wra...
Wrangell and Petersburg face off in first scrimmages
The Wrangell Lady Wolves travelled to Petersburg last weekend for their first scrimmages of the season, against their school rivals. Coach Alyssa Allen said that they only travelled with six members...
Swim team competes in Petersburg
Wrangell's swim team travelled to Petersburg this past weekend for their second meet. This was their first meet this season where they travelled. The meet in Petersburg was held over two days, Oct. 9...
Officers nominated, other appointments made in school board meeting
The Wrangell School Board held their first meeting since last week's election on Monday, Oct. 12. This was the first meeting for Laura Ballou, recently elected to the school board. The first order of...
Fish Factor: More young Alaskans among next generation of fishermen
More young Alaskans are officially among the next generation of professional fishermen and ocean stewards to hail from Cordova, Haines, Homer, Ketchikan and Sitka. The futures of eight fishermen were cemented thanks to $1.5 million in loans from a...
Tent City Days Festival begins this week
Wrangell’s Tent City Days Festival kicks off this week. The festival, celebrating the city’s history from the Alaska gold rush, has been a long-running tradition in the community. However, it has see...
Assembly extends suspension of in-person meetings
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met Tuesday evening, Oct. 13. During this meeting, they voted to extend a resolution allowing them to forgo in-person meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Alaska US Senate debate focuses on mine, money, fisheries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and challenger Al Gross met in a debate focused on fisheries policy that ended up focusing on other issues including federal COVID-19 relief funding and Pebble Mine. The candidates for Sullivan’s sea...
