Columns - Pierce County Journal

Woodworking again: Despair over motel chains

D'you know what's wrong with most large motel chains? We found out recently on a trip that began in Wisconsin Dells, moved on to Madison, and ended miles later in my home county of Trempealeau, hard … more

By Dave Wood | 4/13/23

Woodworking again: Anniversary disappointment gains new life

The BW and I recently celebrated our 53 rd wedding anniversary, which is amazing for me to ponder, especially since I made a dreadful mistake on our 12 th , which threatened to undo the marriage then … more

By Dave Wood | 4/6/23

Power, balance and the status quo

The English language has many words loaned from Latin, and the phrase “status quo” is one of the most recognizable. “Status quo" is Latin for “existing state,” and in … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 4/6/23

SCEDC column: Public Works Departments – The Miracle Workers

Many know The Miracle Worker as an acclaimed three-act play that premiered on Broadway in October 1959. It’s based on the true story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl from Alabama and Anne … more

By Bill Rubin | 4/6/23

Financial Capability Month is in April

In Wisconsin, April is Financial Capability Month. This month's focus is to help folks with money management, including raising understanding of the organizations and markets that influence our … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 4/6/23

The Capitol Report: Evers’ building budget roadblocked by GOP

There’s the two-year budget plan that gets a lot of attention at the Capitol. And then there’s the capital budget, a document that centers on major building projects around the state at … more

4/6/23

Op ed: Common-sense community banks distinct from Silicon Valley speculators

The financial sector has been under intense scrutiny after the failure of two large financial institutions that specialized in high-risk industries, such as the cryptocurrency sector. Some depositors … more

By Jeff Johnson | 4/6/23

From the editor's desk: Learning the hard way

Maybe learning lessons the hard way is sometimes a good thing. I’m guessing the lesson learned is more likely to stick. I know that is true for my kids this weekend. The three youngest, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/6/23

Back home: The season of hope

In the course of my writing over the years, the topic of spring is among my most frequent musings. It’s logical when much of my inspiration comes from the land and the seasons. Winters seem … more

By Chris Hardie | 4/6/23

April 5 Shots from the hip

Peter Brookshaw clubbed his team-leading ninth home run on Saturday as the North Dakota State Bison took two of three from South Dakota State last weekend. The Bison won the series opener … more

By Cripe Olson | 4/6/23

Back home column: Cut down a notch

Experience is the teacher of all things. These words from Julius Caesar proved all too true recently when I tackled what I thought would be a simple task on the farm. The job at hand was to remove … more

By Chris Hardie | 3/30/23

From the editor's desk: The Madison curse

Every single time I go to the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention and awards banquet, an ice storm hits (with the exception of last year, when the banquet was held in June. But I would … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Woodworking again: Pioneer socialization

The opera closes next Wednesday, and from the New Year to Lent the main attentions of the season will be given to the special festivities and observances of private “society.” Balls, … more

By Dave Wood | 3/30/23

Sen. Jeff Smith column: Freedom to choose is a matter of liberty

The word freedom is tossed around quite a bit. It’s a convenient word to use when trying to make others fear they will lose their freedom. Some politicians will scare voters about losing their … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 3/30/23

Rep. Warren Petryk column: Supporting tougher crime legislation

Last week, the Assembly passed several bills aimed at combating violent crime in Wisconsin. Keeping our families and communities safe has always been one of my top priorities, and our goal this … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 3/30/23

Shots from the hip for March 29

Approximately 200 people showed up for the 23rd Annual CAB Company/Prescott Fastpitch Association Banquet at the Old Ptacek’s Event Center last Friday. The featured speaker was The Common … more

By Cripe Olson | 3/30/23

From the editor's desk: Outnumbered by teens/tweens

The day I’ve been dreading since giving birth to my precious daughter is already here: She knows everything and I am the dumbest, uncoolest human being on the planet. That might be an … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/23/23

Woodworking again: Whitehall visit with Celina

The great southern novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a book called “You Can't Go Home Again.” I for one am glad I ignored his warning, although I must agree for a time I thought he was right. … more

By Dave Wood | 3/23/23

Woodworking again: In a pickle

I'm sad to report that we've run out of the home canned pickles we've been gnawing on since canning season. For a sandwich hound like me, that's bad news, because there's nothing like a kosher dill … more

By Dave Wood | 3/16/23

From the editor's desk: What's for dinner?

I can cook, but it’s not a passion of mine. I much prefer eating others’ cooking. I’ll even do the dishes afterward. One of the most dreaded questions I hear is “What’s … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/16/23