The RIDE Stops
Transit Service
The RIDE, Sitka’s public transit service, has canceled its bus routes beginning Thursday, July 22. Buses will be out of service until further notice.
Shirley Hughes
Dies at Age 82
Shirley Marie Hughes, 82, died at home this morning.
An obituary will be published later in the Sentinel.
Methodist Church
Services Online
The United Methodist Church is suspending in-person service until further notice to contribute in the control of COVID-19 in Sitka.
A worship gathering is online via Facebook at the United Methodist Church of Sitka.
Prayer meetings are 9 a.m. Wednesdays and inter-faith reflective Bible study at 9:30 a.m. is over Zoom.
Those who have questions can contact Pastor Bennie Grace Nabua at 747-8775 or email umc@umcsitka.com. Those who wish to be prayed over on the phone are asked to leave a message and the call will be returned.
BIHA Board Meets
Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, via Zoom.
Persons to be heard may contact BIHA at 747-5088 or e-mail to info@bihasitka.org until noon July 28.
COVID Testing
Now Available
SEARHC has consolidated community testing and now provides drive-through/walk-through testing 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every day across the street from Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center’s main entrance.
‘‘COVID cases are on the rise in our community,’’ SEAHC said. ‘‘Be safe, Sitka. Wear a face mask in public, practice physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, get vaccinated and get a test when you need one.’’
No appointment is needed for the free test.
