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This week, Megan Clark returned to Wrangell to head up the museum at the James and Elsie Nolan Center. She is no stranger to the local museum. Clark had previous stints during her high school and college days with the Nolan Center before taking over as director/curator. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.

Wrangell's biggest attraction was another success. Questionable weather conditions and slow ticket sales didn't stop locals and visitors from enjoying this year's Fourth of July Celebration. KSTK's Tony Gorman takes a look back at the event.

This week, Krissy Smith was appointed to the Wrangell School Board. Smith has experience working with children through her day care center. She fills a vacant seat left by former School Board President Georgianna Buhler, who resigned earlier this year.

Wrangell Medical Center's newest employee is looking to carry on the work for his predecessor. Korre Pieper came to WMC in February to do fill-in work for then-physical therapist Dr. Ron Chadwick. He signed on full-time when Chadwick left in May for a job in Oregon. KSTK's Tony Gorman went over to WMC to talk about his experiences before coming to Wrangell and his goals for his new job.

Alaska Island Community Services' Alaska Crossings has been helping teens for ten years now. The program takes troubled teens into the wilderness and try to set them on the right path. Former guides and children from the program will gather this weekend to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Crossings Director Steve Prysunka and Program Director Lucy Robinson stopped by KSTK to talk with Tony Gorman about the growth of the program and what the celebration means to them.