Oct. 15, 1925
An unusually large number of PTA members and visitors gathered at the grade school last Thursday evening for the organization’s regular monthly meeting. A short business session preceded the program. A report was made of the progress on the new gym. The building committee also reported favorably on the building of a new playshed as soon as possible. The membership committee, Mr. Gurr, reported $75.50 received for memberships. The principal part of the program which filled the business session was a very interesting talk on China by Miss Marquerite Uhler, including a fine collection of pictures of Chinese life which was greatly enjoyed by those who had the opportunity to see them.

Oct. 13, 1950
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service vessel Brant arrived here Wednesday with a group of officials to conduct annual hearings on commercial fishing regulations for the 1951 season. About 50 locals turned out for the meeting, which was held in Bjorge’s Hall. On shrimp, it was proposed to set the spring opening for May 1. Stikine troll and gillnetting opens on that date, and crab fishing closes on May 1. It was also proposed to delete the regulation which prohibits the possession of over 25% of shrimp which are under 2 ½ inches in length. On crabs, it was proposed by the department to make the crab closure now effective in Sumner Strait and Stikine to apply to all of Southeast.

Oct. 15, 1975
Workers at the Alaska Wood Products Wrangell Mill walked off the job at noon Thursday, beginning the first strike in the 21-year history of the mill. The strike is not over wages, but what one union that claims representation of the majority of workers alleges is a “failure to negotiate.” That union, Local No. 1341 of the United Paperworkers International Union, voted to strike at its Oct. 9 meeting. According to Lance Ingle, mill manager for AWP, the company has refused to negotiate with either the Paperworks Union or the Lumber Production and Industrial Workers, the other union claiming representation of the majority of workers at the Wrangell mill. “The company is caught between a hard place and a rock,” Ingle explained. “Both unions are demanding that the company negotiate with them because each claims it represents the majority of workers at the Wrangell Mill. If we negotiate with one union, the other could possibly walk out.”

Oct. 12, 2000
Wrangell Police Chief Tom Clemons, working with social studies teacher Dan Roope, is running a new program for high school students this year. The program, called the Youth Police Academy, is “a potentially important and rewarding program,” according to Clemons, “that provides leadership experience, encourages positive social interactions, develops a keen respect for basic rights of others, and encourages the making of ethical decisions.” He added, “It helps the teens to understand the role of a police officer, provides an inside look at local law enforcement, and provides an overview of the police department’s policies and procedures.”