Sterling NewsLocal news for Sterling, AK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Relay For Life participants dig in to help find a cure- May 30, 2008 Some folks hold bake sales to raise funds as part of Relay For Life, others collect pledges and sponsors, but Sterling resident Deb Clonan decided to go a different route.http://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/relay-for-life-participants-dig-in-to-help-f... Community profile: Sterling- May 24, 2008 POPULATION: 5,036 LOCATION: On the Sterling Highway at the junction of the Moose and Kenai rivers, 18 miles east of the city of Kenai.http://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/community-profile-sterling?fromrss=1 Borough clerk resigns post- May 18, 2008 Borough Clerk Sherry Biggs has resigned her post citing family matters as the reason.http://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/borough-clerk-resigns-post?fromrss=1 Sterling principal honored: Ermold named 2008 Alaska Distinguished Principal- May 16, 2008 "This had been neat for us because it's all about us being recognized for what we do as a school." Sterling Elementary Principal Christine Ermold was recently selected as the Alaska Distinguished Principal for 2008. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/sterling-principal-honored-ermold-named-2008... Area residents find creative ways around gas prices- May 14, 2008 "Unless it is important, we don't drive because of the gas. We only got one person making a living. We have to watch every move we make." Rather than drive to the grocery store, Jenni Nusbaum rolled up to the Three Bears Warehouse on her bicycle Sunday. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/area-residents-find-creative-ways-around-gas... Wind, fire don't mix- May 12, 2008 "The big thing is (residents) are held responsible for any cost incurred if (the fire) gets away from them" Peninsula firefighters were kept busy on Saturday as the wind kicked up a few controlled burns in the area. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/wind-fire-dont-mix?fromrss=1 Two medevac ambulance services to merge by this fall- May 10, 2008 "These two air ambulance services are on call every day, providing outstanding quality care to Alaskans when they need it most" The air ambulance business in Alaska is on the threshold of change as two of three companies operating in Southcentral Alaska have agreed to merge. via Alaska Journal of Commercehttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/two-medevac-ambulance-services-to-merge-by-t... Assembly adopts new road standards- May 8, 2008 Meeting in Seward on Tuesday, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted to adopt new road design and construction standards. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/assembly-adopts-new-road-standards?fromrss=1 Sterling man dies after car accident- May 6, 2008 "I got all the way home I thought I better turn back (and) I'm thankful I did." A Sterling man died Saturday at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage after being in critical condition for almost a week due to injuries sustained in a car accident. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/sterling-man-dies-after-car-accident?fromrss... 2 of 3 HEA incumbents re-elected- May 4, 2008 "Everyone seemed to have a good time" Two incumbent directors of the Homer Electric Association were re-elected to three-year terms Thursday evening as the association conducted its annual meeting attended by more than 500 people. via Clarion Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/sterling-ak/2008/05/2-of-3-hea-incumbents-re-elected?fromrss=1 |