An official with the Ketchikan shipyard made his pitch for more technical training for the future workers in a maritime industry in Southeast Alaska. Director of shipyard development Doug Ward spoke at Saturday’s annual banquet for the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and outlined ways to train young people for new jobs in shipbuilding and other industries.
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The Petersburg School Board will be considering purchasing a new 14-passenger activity bus at a regular board meeting Tuesday.
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State and federal planners presented the latest information about a proposed road project across Kupreanof Island in Southeast Alaska at a meeting in Petersburg March 10. The project, which could increase travel opportunities for Kake residents, continues to face heavy skepticism from people in Petersburg and Kupreanof.
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A Petersburg man is being inducted into the Alaska Swimming Hall of Fame. Derek Gibb is one of three swimmers to be inducted in the hall this spring. “
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The Petersburg High School Viking Cheer squad returned to Petersburg this week as Region V champions.
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