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COVID-19 stakeholders discuss mandates, surge plans, virtual care
On Wed., March 25, Wrangell COVID-19 responders participated in their weekly joint meeting to discuss the latest actions made in preparation for the coronavirus reaching the island. City and Borough...
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Hospital construction nears end of first year of work
Despite concerns of COVID-19, construction of the new Wrangell Medical Center has continued largely unhindered. Work on the new hospital began back in April of 2019, with an official groundbreaking ce...
Wrangell organizations collaborate in coronavirus preparedness
The City and Borough of Wrangell (CBW), the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and local leadership met last Wednesday in the first weekly meeting to collaborate and prepare a local...
Hospital construction continues despite bad weather
Construction of the new Wrangell Medical Center, next to the AICS Clinic on Wood Street, has continued in spite of bad weather in recent weeks, and according to a press release from the Southeast...
Police report
Jan 20. Agency Assist: DOT. Agency Assist: Harbor department. Agency Assist: Alarm. Warrant Charge: Andrew Twyford. Jan 21. Citizen Assist: Alarm. Courtesy Transport. Noise Complaint. Courtesy Transport. Agency Assist: Alarm. Suspicious Vehicle....
Court report
Nov. 25: Andrea Marrero pled guilty to a charge of theft. Another charge of unauthorized use of an access device was dismissed by prosecution. She was sentenced to 60 days imprisonment, with 60 suspended. She was also ordered to make restitution,...
Police report
Jan. 13 Summons Service. Agency Assist: USFS. Jan. 14 Agency Assist: Hoonah. Unlocked Premise. Theft of Services. Citizen’s Assist: Vehicle unlock. Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. Citizen Assist. Jan. 15 Suspicious Calls to 911. M...
2019: A year in review
Following is the Wrangell Sentinel's news review for January through June of 2019. Next week the review will include events from July through December. January Jan. 13 - The Fairbanks Arts...
Hospital construction still on track for 2021 opening
Construction of the new Wrangell Medical Center remains on schedule and on budget, according to SEARHC Vice President and Hospital Administrator Leatha Merculieff. The future hospital will be about...
New hospital construction on track
Construction of Wrangell's new hospital is on track, according to Hospital Administrator Leatha Merculieff. Construction began back in April, as land next to the AICS Clinic was cleared of trees and...
Court report
July 30: Aaron Young pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. He was sentenced to 180 days imprisonment with 150 suspended. He was also given a $3,000 fine, has had his license revoked for a year, must undergo a substance abuse treatment...
Groundbreaking held for new medical center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held next to the AICS clinic on Wood Street last Thursday, May 30, signifying the official beginning of construction of Wrangell's new hospital. Wrangell has been...
SEARHC to celebrate groundbreaking of Wrangell's new medical center
On Thursday, May 30, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at 232 Wood Street in...
Disaster drill helps first responders stay prepared
Fire, smoke, and sirens could all be seen and heard at the Wrangell airport last Tuesday afternoon. While there was no real emergency, the situation was meant to simulate one. A disaster drill was...
Hospice of Wrangell donates 400 pounds of medical equipment to Ketchikan
Hospice of Wrangell operates a loan closet from which people all around town are able to borrow medical equipment, such as walkers, wheel chairs, shower benches, and other items. Hospice President...
Work begins for the new hospital
Work began to clear land for Wrangell's new hospital last week. Kendall Nielsen, with Dawson Construction, said that they began cutting down trees on April 4, and will continue to clear and level...
"Friends in Grief" series continues
SEARHC health educator and grief specialist Erin Matthes, of Sitka, visited Wrangell in January to host a workshop on the grieving process and how community members can support those who have experien...
Basketball team, new hospital CEO, library digitizing project covered in assembly meeting
The Wrangell Borough Assembly recognized the Lady Wolves high school basketball team during their meeting on Tuesday evening for their hard work over the recent season. Mayor Steve Prysunka, in...
WMC to receive new administrator as Robert Rang steps down
Robert Rang came on as the Wrangell Medical Center's administrator in October of 2015. The hospital was only the latest step in a three-decade career. Rang said he started his career as a CNA, and he...
Police report
March 18, 2019 Two agency assists. Control burn. Agency assist: DOT. March 19, 2019 Reckless driver. Welfare check. Domestic: Verbal only. March 20, 2019 Citizen assist: Vehicle unlocked. Security check. Trespass. Citation issued: Opal Wilsey, 47....
Suicide Prevention Training offers tips on how to help friends and family in need
Many members of the Wrangell community, as well as guides from Alaska Crossings, crammed into the Stikine Middle School commons last Saturday afternoon for QPR suicide prevention training. The trainin...
Planning and Zoning Commission approve "Curleyville" replat
Wrangell’s planning and zoning commission met last Thursday evening to review and approve of the rezoning of several lots owned by Armstrong Rents, LLC. Robert Armstrong came before the commission to give some history on the lots, which are located o...
2018: A year in review, Part 1
The past year has been a busy one for the community of Wrangell, and also one full of changes. Elections have come and gone, the school district saw a new superintendent and two new principals, a high school swimming and diving team was organized,...
Police report
December 24, 2018 Animal Complaint. Citizen assist: Vehicle unlock. December 25, 2018 Motor vehicle accident. December 26, 2018 Theft reported. Citizen assist: Vehicle unlock. Agency assist: AICS mental health. Arrested: Jonelle Marie Bjorge, 65 on...
The future of healthcare in Wrangell celebrated
City officials, Wrangell Medical Center staff, SEARHC representatives, and many community members were present at the Nolan Center as the "future of healthcare" in Wrangell was celebrated. The party,...
