Petersburg High School’s ESports team won the state championships this month. It was the first season for the video gaming team and the first year that the sport was approved by the Association of Alaska School Boards.
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Petersburg High School’s track teams wrapped up their regular season with a meet in Ketchikan last weekend. The Vikings only competed against the Kayhi Kings at that meet and athletes were allowed to enter as many events as they wanted. That led to some pleasant surprises for the local teams.
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Orthopedic surgeon Al Gross launched a listening tour in Petersburg Tuesday, with an eye toward a possible campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Dan Sullivan in 2020.
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It’s the birthday for one of the oldest boats in Petersburg. The Charles T is 100 years old this year and she’s being celebrated this weekend at the Little Norway Festival. The Charles T will be open to visitors Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the North Harbor.
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Long-time Petersburg rosemaler Naomi Welde teaches Petersburg’s fifth graders the Norwegian folk art painting known as rosemaling.
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A potential challenger has emerged to run against Republican U.S Senator Dan Sullivan next year. Dr. Al Gross, a 57-year-old orthopedic surgeon, is announcing his possible interest in running as an independent this week.
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Comedian and actor, Tatanka Means, is performing in Petersburg Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church. It is free and open to the public. He is also speaking at the middle school.
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Petersburg School board will be meeting Tuesday night to consider several staff positions for the next school year. They’re expected to approve the hire of a new fourth grade teacher for the grade school. Heidi Cabral has been chosen for that position.
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