Dick Shellhorn
Dick Shellhorn is a lifelong Cordovan. He has been writing sports stories for the Cordova Times for over 50 years. In his Cordova Chronicles features, he writes about the history and characters of this Alaska town. Alaska Press Club awarded Shellhorn first place for Best Humor column in 2016 and 2020, and third place in 2017 and 2019. He also received second place for Best Editorial Commentary in 2019. Shellhorn has written two books about Alaska adventures: Time and Tide and Balls and Stripes. Reach him at dshorn44@gmail.com.
Rally the Regions foes challenge CHS
The goal of the newly created Rally the Regions tournament that was held in Anchorage on December 27-30 is to attract the best small...
Cordova Chronicles: The Culvert Gang is at it again
Cordovans startled by a sign at Mile 13 stating “Road Closed at Mile Post 20” directly below a sign reading “Road Closed at Mile...
Cordova Chronicles: There’s a Cordova connection to Oregon State’s Rose Bowl team
One of the highlights of the New Year’s weekend is college football. All those great Bowl games to watch, cheering for your favorite team....
CHS boys start season with high hopes
The Cordova Wolverines finished third at State in their first year at the 2A level, and despite the loss of four starting seniors, are...
Young Lady Wolverines begin new season
Cordova’s Lady Wolverines made it to the State tournament in their first season of 2A competition last year, and will start the new season...
Gialopsos finishes third at state wrestling tournament
Cordova’s Stelios Gialopsos finished third at the 1A/2A/3A State Championships in Anchorage Dec. 15-17. Wrestling in the heavyweight division of 220 pounds and above,...
Five wrestlers advance to state
Cordova High’s wrestling squad did well at Regionals in Anchorage on Dec. 8-10. Five of Coach Ron Horton’s grapplers will be heading back...
CHS volleyball finishes 4th at state
Cordova’s volleyball squad finished fourth at the 2A State tournament in Anchorage on Dec. 8-10.CHS, the defending State 2A champs, fell to Kenny Lake...
Cordova Chronicles: Throne room upgrade underway
The scenic Power Creek Road is a popular byway for walkers, joggers, bikers, and folks out for a drive. Skater’s Cabin, a landmark at...
Christmas traditions: Tree hunts and Christmas morning breakfasts
Much of the Christmas celebration is about traditions, and after 71 years of Yuletide Joy here in Cordova, we have quite a few.For example,...
