Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Petersburg School District anticipates $343,000 deficit in first draft budget

The first draft of the Petersburg School District’s budget anticipates a $343,000 deficit, which is more than last month’s estimate.

Despite a decrease in cruise stops, Petersburg travel agency anticipates ‘consistent’ season

Petersburg’s first cruise ship of the season comes to town this Sunday, April 26. While there are fewer stops scheduled compared to last year, a Petersburg tourism expert said he expects this season to feel similar to last year.

Petersburg Borough Assembly will sell two parcels to local developer for rental properties

The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to sell two borough-owned parcels to local developer Dave Ohmer for $61,800. Ohmer plans to build a duplex on each property, which are on Haugen Drive near the hospital WERC building.

Meet Petersburg’s new Emergency Services Coordinator, Ryan Gilkey

Ryan Gilkey is now the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department’s main contact for all things EMS. Gilkey, 35, moved to town in February and says he had a memorable first day on the job: rescuing a cat out of a tree.

Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: How Petersburg put local food on the school lunch menu

School lunches are known more for soggy fries and pizza than salad and wild caught fish. But in Petersburg, students are eating fresh ingredients every day.