Volunteers needed for Fourth; royalty kickoff set for May 31

Plans are set for the Fourth of July royalty kickoff event May 31, while planning is underway for the four-day holiday celebration a month later - but volunteers are still needed.

"The big one we really need is for someone to step up for the parade," said Kimberly Cooper, of the chamber of commerce, which leads Wrangell's annual Fourth of July activities.

Volunteers also are needed for game and food booths, she said.

While planning continues for July 1-4 events, Wrangell's celebration will begin with the introduction of this year's two royalty candidates - Emma Martinsen and Cassady Cowen - at...