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Community Calendar News
Rinehart sentenced Monday for felonies, misdemeanors
51 year old Robert Rinehart of Wrangell was convicted of two felonies and four misdemeanors earlier this summer. His sentencing hearing was Monday, November 18th. more
Kettles and angel trees usher in holiday season at the Salvation Army
You’ve definitely seen them before—Salvation Army volunteers standing outside local shops ringing bells and taking donations in bright red kettles. The Salvation Army in Wrangell is getting ready for the holiday season. more
Marine services, institute and mill properties are priorities for Jabusch
Jeff Jabusch was appointed city manager at Tuesday’s Borough Assembly Meeting. Jabusch has been the city’s finance director for what would be 36 years this December. more
No injuries reported in Panhandle trailer fire
The police and fire department responded to a call around 11pm last night for a single-structure fire. Police Chief Doug McCloskey says the fire was quickly put out. more
Southeast’s young orators speak loud and proud at DDF meet
The third meet for Southeast Drama, Debate and Forensics—or DDF— teams was this past weekend in Wrangell. This meet was a chance for dozens of students from several Panhandle schools to face off in categories ranging from extemporaneous commentary to solo acting. more
Jabusch appointed city manager
He was appointed Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the regular Borough Assembly Meeting. He’s been the city’s finance director for the last 36 years and the interim borough manager for the last three months. more
AICS yoga class joins body and mind
AICS is running a new yoga class starting this fall in Wrangell.
Michael Brown is a clinician with Alaska Island Community Services, or AICS. He’s also a program director with the Primary and Behavioral Health Grant, which is funding the new yoga class. more
Ketchikan teacher Dan Ortiz to run for House District 33 seat
Dan Ortiz is a teacher at Ketchikan High School. He’ll be running against Wrangell Republican Representative Peggy Wilson next year for the District 33 seat in the House. more
Rep. Don Young cancels public appearance in Wrangell
Alaska Congressman Don Young was in Wrangell Thursday as part of a Southeast trip. He started in Ketchikan on Wednesday and arrived in Wrangell Thursday despite flight delays because of weather. more
Public Works preps for winter weather
The days are shorter, the air is colder and snow is beginning to frost the tops of the mountains around Wrangell. Winter is on its way and the Public Works department is getting prepared by winterizing its vehicles and watching for icy roads. more