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Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgApril 11, 1924 – H.J. Jorgensen already has a large number of signers for a roadway proposed to be built from the city limits to Sandy Beach. It is a needed improvement. Sandy Beach in the summer time is the playground for Petersburg people, owing to the fine sandy beach there, and the roadway would give an outlet for autos and growing business interests. When roads were first started in Juneau, t...See the Story
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Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgThe Mental Health Trust Land Office (TLO) informed the Petersburg Borough that it will look into a feasibility study for constructing a road in the Trust’s proposed South Mitkof Subdivision on the condition that the plat is approved. If a plat is not approved, the Trust confirmed for the Pilot that work on the South Mitkof Subdivision project “will be put on hold for the foreseeable future” and TL...See the Story
Mental Health Trust Land Office might move on from subdivision plan
Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgChildren and staff lined the halls of Stedman Elementary School Friday morning to celebrate Principal Heather Conn's recent recognition as "Alaska Elementary Principal of the Year." The Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) selected Principal Conn as National Distinguished Principal for 2024 for her exemplary educational and community leadership. "I feel...See the Story
Conn selected as Alaska Elementary Principal of the Year
Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgThe Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee(AC) met on April 8 to generate proposals to the state Board of Fish to change the Blind Slough King Salmon management plan. The need for proposals was driven by public outcry following the announced closure of sport fishing this summer in the freshwater of Blind Slough. The AC agreed on and submitted a proposal that attempts to balance the need to...See the Story
Petersburg sends proposals to Board of Fish to change the Blind Slough King Salmon management plan
Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgAs the Alaska House of Representatives opened debate on the state operating budget Tuesday, financial experts away from the House floor were calculating that the draft spending plan under discussion may not be affordable. The operating budget, which will pay for state services for 12 months starting July 1, clocks in at $6 billion, excluding federally funded and fee-funded programs. The state’s ca...See the Story
Financial estimates being compiled Tuesday indicate there may not be enough revenue to cover the Legislature's draft spending plan
Petersburg, Alaska · PetersburgLast month, a new 3D mammography machine —expected to be up to 60% more effective at detecting tumors— began serving patients in the radiology department at Petersburg Medical Center. Mammography uses x-rays to locate and help diagnose tumors in the breast. The newly installed machine can capture a clear, more in-depth image of a malignancy that may otherwise be missed in a conventional 2D mammogr...See the Story
New 3D mammography machine at PMC
Humane · PetersburgIn celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Petersburg Humane Association (PHA) has filled the window of Petersburg Rexall Drug with all kinds of donations for an on-line silent auction – from a full-day fishing trip for four to handmade crochet dog sweaters. The Clausen Museum, in recognition of all the wonderful things PHA has done to help Petersburg's animal population throughout the years...See the Story
