Police Blotter Sitka Police Department received the following calls as of 8 a.m. today. May 8 At 9:28 a.m. a small dog was reported running at large on Andrews Street. The animal control officer was called but the dog's owner picked it up...
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20 YEARS AGO
May 2005
Camille Joy Skannes, a 2005 Sitka High graduate, has been named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. She was nominated by Peggy Boydston, business English teacher. She is the daughter of John and Joan Skannes.
50 YEARS AGO
May 1975
Chamber Notes by Jim Davis, manager: Due to a tremendous effort by the City and Borough government, Halibut Point Highway will see the beginning of its rebuilding this summer. New water mains in a portion of it is a first step. ... The complete rebuilding from the entrance of Lake Street to Davidoff Street will be finished next summer.
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