Angela Denning, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Angela Denning, KFSK

Petersburg COVID cases identified through the hospital at 15

Covid-19 infections reported through the Petersburg Medical Center have decreased this week to 15, according to the local dashboard, which was updated Friday morning.

Assembly revises budget to include more snow removal funds

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a revision to the borough’s current budget to reflect unexpected costs for snow removal. Petersburg saw 68 inches of snow in December and more in early January.

Petersburg Borough Assembly considers how to spend ARPA funds

The Petersburg Borough Assembly held a work session Monday to brainstorm about how they would spend the borough’s federal COVID relief money. The group is considering several ideas but they don’t have to be in a big hurry to figure it out.

Petersburg’s school buildings damaged from heavy snow loads

Buildings at the Petersburg School District sustained damages from the heavy snowfall in December and January. Sections of the campus’ roof will need to be replaced.

Classroom closures are last resort for substitute teacher shortage in Petersburg

The Rae C. Stedman Elementary School in Petersburg announced it would temporarily close four classrooms if the school couldn’t find substitutes. As of Monday, the positions were filled. However, the shortage could still affect the rest of the school year.