The Wrangell Sentinel and the Petersburg Pilot each received two awards from the Alaska Press Club for work completed in 2017.
The Wrangell Sentinel was honored with a third place for Best Weekly. The judge commented, “This newspaper has strong writing, a plus in my book. Bravo!” Reporter Dan Rudy is responsible for nearly all local stories appearing in the Sentinel.
Rudy placed third with a story about Wrangell’s economy from November 30, relating to sales tax revenues. The judge commented, “Jam-packed full of information to help readers understand what’s happening in their economy.”
Sentinel and Pilot publisher Ron Loesch received two awards.
Second place was for a story published on Sept. 7 about local attorney Fred Triem representing his client for months following her demise. Judges noted in part: “A grim tale from which the reader reaps great benefit. A fascinating case well worth the front page for complexity and original subject matter…”
Placing third was an editorial which appeared in the July 6 edition by Loesch citing the need for an experienced electrical superintendent to be hired by the borough, to replace the former superintendent.
Judges stated, “Revealing and compelling, this story pulls back the curtain on local politics, offering some cogent insight and color.”
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