During last night’s  Susitna Community Council meeting, questions arose about the process of the recently made community revenue share allocations. (more…)

A deadline to apply for research fellowships in the Denali National Park and other national parks in Alaska is coming up. (more…)

The proposed wood boiler project to help heat the Susitna Valley Jr./Sr. High school suffered a slight setback when the Alaska Energy Authority rejected a grant application. But a well-timed protest brought the project back in contention for possible state funding. Diana Haecker has more.

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The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation awarded a $500 mini-grant to The Friends of the Talkeetna Library. (more…)

In their regular meeting on Thursday, the Susitna Community Council doled out their share of the 2009 community revenue share funds to four organizations. (more…)

Parents of children in the Mat Su School District all received an automated call this morning that schools are in “stay put” mode.  Troopers are looking for a prisoner that escaped from Mat Su Pre trial early this morning.  He is a Caucasian male, 44 years old, balding with red hair, 6’1″ tall and about 220 pounds.  They have not released his name or what he is accused of, but Troopers consider him dangerous.  Schools have locked their doors, but parents can still come in the school, it just means staff is being extra cautious in order to keep children safe.

The man was last seen wearing his yellow jumpsuit, pink undershirt and gray pants.  He has noticeable tattoos on both his arms.  If anyone has any information or sees this man, they can call 911.

LEAVING TALKEETNA—  Dec. 17 was declared to be “Sue Drover Day” to honor Drover for her years of cheerful service at the Talkeetna Elementary School. Photo by Diana Haecker

TALKEETNA—  Friday marks a special day at the Talkeetna Elementary School as a longtime employee is honored and the community can come by and bid farewell to Sue Drover.

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Its not Battle of the Books, for those who have ever participated in that very competitive state event, but its the Talkeetna Library’s first try at literary trivia.  The event, planned for Wednesday at 7 pm will involve books, snacks and prizes.  Teams and individuals can compete.

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The Mat Su Borough Assembly has received and accepted more funding from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offices. (more…)