The Petersburg borough is in court this year defending the search of a home slated for demolition in 2014. Borough officials visited the vacant home on Wrangell Avenue looking for asbestos tile in case the municipality ended up taking down the structure. The homeowners are arguing that was an unlawful search of their property. The lawsuit could go to trial this May unless a judge dismisses the case before that.
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Sport anglers in the waters around the Stikine River near Petersburg and Wrangell have restrictions this spring because of low king salmon numbers but fishing is not closed like it is near Juneau.
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Petersburg High School’s basketball teams are both still in play at the region five tournament in Juneau.
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The Petersburg borough is looking into making changes to local law on zoning and subdivisions. Some of the changes could streamline the review process for borough approval of new buildings or property improvements within the old city limits. Borough officials also want to take over approval of subdivision layout in the newly expanded municipality.
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The Market in Petersburg is going through some changes including new sponsorship and plans to hold fewer markets this season.
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