Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg police arrest one for drugs, guns

Petersburg police say they seized illegal drugs along with guns and money from a home on Mitkof Highway, about four miles south of downtown Petersburg this week.

Former Petersburg man gets time served for seized drugs

A former Petersburg man is done with his jail sentence for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Rosemaling classes offered in Petersburg this week

Local rosemaling painters and those wanting to learn have a chance to take a class with a gold medalist in Petersburg this week.

PHS swim teams open season in Sitka

Petersburg High School’s swim teams opened up competition last weekend with a meet in Sitka. The girls and boys teams have a real mix of experience and new faces on the roster this fall.

Fire volunteer, shipyard worker seeks Petersburg assembly seat

Another potential newcomer to the Petersburg borough assembly this year is a local boat mechanic and volunteer for the fire department. 27-year-old Aaron Hankins moved to town three years ago. He has been outspoken this year in responding to assembly criticism of fire department equipment.