Pioneer Lodge fire cause still undetermined
The state fire marshal has not yet determined the cause of the fire that burned the Pioneer Lodge in Willow to the ground. In his report, the cause is listed
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Susitna Community Council discusses use of state grant
The Susitna Community Council in their regular meeting last week discussed how to take advantage of a state grant that was awarded last year to non-profit community councils statewide.
Talkeetna Community Council election results
The new Talkeetna Community Council Board members are: Meghaan Vaughan, Cary Birdsall and Howard Carbone. There were several write in votes. Six members of the community acted as officials in
Halter takes District 7
The final vote tallies of the evening in the Borough election show Vern Halter over Doyle Holmes in a close election. Halter’s 1049 votes to Holmes’ 864 may change after
Swine flu vaccine arrives in Alaska
The first shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrived in Alaska and is on its way to be distributed throughout the state. 4,200 doses of swine flu vaccine are currently being divvied up
Some election results still up in the air
The Talkeetna Community Council has three new Directors for their Board. Meghaan Vaughan, the youngest director, took the most votes with 135 of 187 total voters casting their ballot
Norwood Marsh dies at age 77
Norwood Rodney Marsh, age 77, of Trapper Creek died quietly in his home Monday.
Talkeetna Council has full slate of candidates
Below is information from each of the 4 candidates running for the 3 open seats on the Community Council Board of Directors. (in the order they applied):
Voters get to decide on a sales tax Borough wide
Voting day nears, and groups on both sides of the coin, work at getting the word out on their point of view. The hot issue is the proposed 3% sales