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Valvoda runs for mayor

There are two candidates for Wrangell Borough Mayor in the Oct. 7 City and Borough of Wrangell regular election. Kipha Valvoda is running against incumbent Mayor David Jack for a two-year term as mayor.

Borough assembly moves forward with animal control ordinance

The Wrangell Borough Assembly Tuesday unanimously gave first-round approval to two ordinances related to animal control. The ordinances aim to deal with the problem of unaccompanied dogs wandering the streets.

Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of September 23, 2014

Wrangell’s Borough Assembly met for a regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Assembly Chambers. Click “more” to listen to the audio of that meeting.

Chloe Massin to serve 45-day sentence for felony assault

Local resident Chloe Massin was sentenced Monday at the Wrangell Courthouse to serve 45 days in prison for felony assault. Although the minimum sentence for felony assault is five years, Prosecutor Jane Seaton requested a much shorter sentence.

WMC chief financial officer resigns

The chief financial officer of Wrangell Medical Center and Alaska Island Community Services has resigned to pursue a different job opportunity. The WMC Board of Directors discussed possible courses of action to fill the CFO position, but they did not make a decision.