Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Quilt drawing for manor deck project Sunday

The push is on for a private fund raising effort to build a covered deck at the borough’s Mountain View Manor.

Fee decreases pass first reading for Petersburg’s community gym, pool

People exercising at Petersburg’s community center could see a drop in some of the fees to use the facility this year. Petersburg’s assembly Monday gave the first of three approvals for a proposal to simplify membership payments for the community gym and pool, and waive those fees for kids under 18.

Petersburg’s unenforced mask mandate sees opposition but no vote

Local residents gathered outside Petersburg’s municipal building Monday to seek an end to the borough’s mandate for face coverings. Inside, Petersburg’s borough assembly listened to their testimony but ultimately did not vote on removing that health measure.

Halibut commission recommends longer season, discusses year-round fishing

The U.S. and Canadian commission that regulates fishing for halibut in the Pacific Ocean approved a longer season for 2021 and had discussions last month about year-round fishing.

PHS boys basketball team splits opening series in Wrangell

Petersburg High School’s boys basketball team opened up their season with one win and one loss on the road in Wrangell last weekend. The Vikings won at the buzzer Friday night 31-28 and lost Saturday morning 48-43.