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Some of the actors and directors for the upcoming “Love, Lies & the Lottery” show put on by the Great River Road Theatre.

Humorous play coming to the Prescott spotlight in ‘Love, Lies & the Lottery’

PRESCOTT – The Great River Road Theatre, a non-profit group out of Prescott that brings musicals and plays to the stage for the community, is ready to present their work again, showing … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/10/25

‘Hadestown’ hits the stage at RFHS

RIVER FALLS – River Falls High School Theatre will perform “Hadestown: Teen Edition” starting Dec. 5 for two weekends, so make sure to get your tickets now. The show is unlike any … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 12/3/25

Mason Singel at 545 Devin Lane was one of the participants in last year’s Light Up River Falls Contest.

Light Up River Falls accepting entries

RIVER FALLS – Tis the season to get out your holiday lights and go all “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” for the Third Annual Light Up River Falls Contest and a chance … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/25/25

Young Princess Fiona (Irene Babcock) dreams about the day a prince will rescue her from her prison tower in Prescott Middle School’s production of “Shrek Jr. The Musical” Sunday, Nov. 16. Little does she know it will be a green ogre named Shrek.

GALLERY: ‘Shrek’ turns Prescott into a fun-filled swamp

Prescott Middle School students invited everyone into the "Swamp" for a magical performance of "Shrek Jr. The Musical" Nov. 14-16. Cast list Shrek: Sam Martin Donkey: Landon Brazzale … more

11/19/25

Willy Wonka (Adam Capatske) is introduced to the audience at “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” at Ellsworth High School on Saturday, Nov. 15.

GALLERY: EHS packs the house with ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’

Golden tickets, stunning scenery and the talent of the Ellsworth High School cast of "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" made for many magical evenings in the EHS Auditorium. Cast & … more

11/19/25

Adoray Home Health & Hospice Veteran Volunteers assembled and delivered more than 500 Veterans Day appreciation baskets.

Adoray continues proud tradition of honoring, serving local veterans

BALDWIN — There’s no way to truly thank our nation’s veterans enough for the sacrifices they’ve made for our freedom. Each year, Adoray Home Health & Hospice makes … more

11/19/25

UWRF student and staff veterans reflect on service, Veterans Day

RIVER FALLS – When Robin Cunningham graduated from high school in 2001, he did not picture himself going to college. No one in his family had pursued education beyond high school. … more

11/12/25

Discover Together participants will make paint brush ornaments at the next gathering on Nov. 18 at Brush Strokes Paint Party and Art Supply.

EPL hosts Discover Together Tuesday: Paint Brush Ornaments

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library is excited to announce the next Discover Together Tuesday event will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Brush Strokes Paint Party and Art Supply … more

11/12/25

Ellsworth High School Gift Box program coordinators (from left): Lillie Rewolinski, Maggie Pechacek, Adam Capatske, Aubrey Marks and Sophia Place.

Gift Box Program seeking sponsors

ELLSWORTH – Five Ellsworth High School students turned elves are heading up this year’s Ellsworth Gift Box program, which provides holiday gifts to families in need within the Ellsworth … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/12/25

Ray’s Hen House has become a favorite in the River Falls community, as 11-year-old Ray LeMay has offered everything from chicken, quail and duck eggs to chicks and hatching eggs.

Eleven-year-old fighting diabetic ketoacidosis to return to egg stand

Ray LeMay, an 11-year-old known throughout the River Falls community for his egg stand, is fighting diabetic ketoacidosis with the help of many supporters backing him. Ray runs Ray’s Hen … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/12/25

Terry Budworth, a veteran and Prescott American Legion member, is the featured speaker at the Prescott Veterans Day program.

Budworth is Prescott Veterans Day speaker

PRESCOTT – Veteran Terry Budworth’s message is simple yet powerful: “I think everybody has a duty to do something for their city, and mine is the American Legion. You … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/5/25

Marvin John Siebold, WWII veteran and River Falls/Prescott native, enjoying a beer on the canal in Hampton Bays, NY.

Veteran Marvin John Siebold celebrates his 100th birthday

Marvin John Siebold, born on Nov. 18, 1925, is the son of Henry and Kathy Siebold, who owned a farm in River Falls. Like many families during the Great Depression, his family lost their farm and he … more

By The Siebold Family Special to the Pierce County Journal | 11/5/25

A group of people who have played a key role in the mitigation of personal damage due to mortar blasts. From left: SFC Herdich (Mortar Sergeant), Maj. Karl Green (Neurosurgeon), SFC Joseph Russett (Mortar Sergeant), Maj. Greg Miller (Family Physician) and SPC Cioni (RN - Medic).

RF doctor studying mitigation of mortar blast impact with National Guard

National Guard members can blast 200 mortar rounds in a given weekend, three to four times a year over the course of 20 years during training. While the training is necessary, the impact on the ears … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/5/25

Daniel Grosso while deployed in northern Afghanistan in 2019-2020, with his wife and eldest daughter awaiting his arrival home.

Military service guides how Spring Valley cervid farmer lives, leads and runs small business

SPRING VALLEY – Veterans often say that their military service helped shape them into the people they are today, which is evident in how rural Spring Valley resident Daniel Grosso runs his … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/5/25

Those wishing to see “Shrek Jr.” can purchase tickets on the Prescott School District website or by scanning the QR code.

Join Prescott students in the swamp at ‘Shrek Jr.’

PRESCOTT – Get ready to put on your ogre ears and find your place in the swamp as Prescott Middle School puts on “Shrek Jr.,” set to debut Friday, Nov. 14. Performances are … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/5/25

The Ellsworth E3 Community Development Corporation received the 2025 Fall Impact Award from the Power of 100 Ellsworth group Oct. 9. E3 members Anne Pechacek and Kelli Jeffrey presented for the group.

A night to remember: Ellsworth E3 wins Power of 100 Ellsworth Fall Impact Award

The Ellsworth Power of 100 group awarded the Ellsworth E3 Community Development Corporation the $10,000 2025 Fall Impact Award Oct. 9 with its closest vote yet between the three competing … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/29/25

Colors fly in River Falls’ grand performance at Indianapolis during the Bands of America Super Regionals.

‘We earned it’: River Falls band’s greatness fueled by hard work and cohesion

RIVER FALLS — What the people at home see from the River Falls Marching Band is plenty of State Championships, including the recent clean sweep of titles at State, performances in massive … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/29/25

Accessibility Awareness River Falls is a new non-profit in the community, working to increase accessibility in the city.

Non-profit installing doorbells free to businesses in the name of accessibility

RIVER FALLS — A new non-profit in River Falls is making the push for accessibility in River Falls, starting with business entryways. Pat Nistler was out for lunch in River Falls with … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/23/25

Phil Pfuehler, former editor of the River Falls Journal, has published a book

Former RF newspaper editor writes alternate reality novel where physical media fades away

In an era of technology, attention spans have continued to fade and media is consumed more and more through devices. Phil Pfuehler, a retired River Falls Journal editor and long-time area resident, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/22/25

River Falls Moose Lodge mascot Tommy Moose at Taste of River Falls.

Moose Lodge celebrates 81 years of community impact

RIVER FALLS — Moose Lodge at 620 N. Clark St. in River Falls recently celebrated 81 years in the city, continuing the push to have a long-term positive impact. The group is an … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/15/25