Over 40 inches of snow has fallen in Petersburg in the past week. The town got 16 inches of snow on Sunday, and a couple more inches on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The heavy snow led to a number of closures and cancellations in town, including at the school district and the borough.
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Petersburg High School’s wrestling season is nearing its end, as the team is heading to the regional competition in Sitka this weekend, Dec 12-13.
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Winter has arrived in Southeast Alaska, bringing freezing temperatures and enough snow to break daily records for some communities. Earlier this week, over 15 inches of snow fell in Petersburg and 18 inches fell in Wrangell.
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A small crowd of community members gathered in the bleachers of the Petersburg High School gym on Nov. 13 to listen to local speakers who shared stories about the importance of connecting to one’s cultural identity, and the healing power that can bring.
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The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a handful of changes to the borough’s budget earlier this month, including spending $11,000 to repair damage at the town’s ball field.
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Three test screenings of the documentary will happen in Petersburg this weekend, Dec. 5-6, and the production company is seeking community feedback to shape the final product. The showings will also double as a fundraiser for the local movie theater.
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Petersburg Public Health officially has Covid-19 vaccines. They received a supply in late October.
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Petersburg’s high school varsity volleyball team went to Skagway Nov. 20-22 to participate in the regional tournament. The team entered the tournament seeded second in the region, but did not qualify for state.
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