With somewhere close to 100 kids signed up, Wrangell Little League is gearing up for a new baseball season this summer. League President Briana Schilling said she is excited to see so many people signing up to play this season, especially after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This year is comparative with 2019,"she said. "It's really wonderful. I'm so glad we didn't lose interest, our kids are eager to get out on the field."

Wrangell Little League will host opening ceremonies and its first games May 1 at Volunteer Park. It plans to run for a full 10-week season, Schilling said, wi...