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Brian Webster, a local farmer, died by suicide in August after living with depression. His family shares his story in order to help others.
FFA, Webster family shine light on farmer mental health
Bay City area farmer Brian Webster had a big heart and loved to help people. He didn’t like being the center of attention, but his family is hoping that by sharing his story, others will be … more
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The cast of the Great River Road Theatre’s “Sin, Sex and the CIA” practice at The Old Ptacek’s Event Center. Pictured are (front, from left) Rebecca Denn, Judy Johnson, Krista Christiansen, Mark Andrle, Missy Kowalchyk; (back) Ken Roen, Aaron Denn, Scott Halverson. Not pictured: Marie-Anne Haudegand-Deiss.
‘Sin, Sex and the CIA’ will tickle your funny bone
PRESCOTT – One thing is certain: The cast of “Sin, Sex and the CIA” knows how to have fun. And audiences are sure to too when the Great River Road Theatre group takes the stage for … more
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Mark Berchem
Knights for Dads Rally on Feb. 24
RIVER FALLS – What does it take to be a great dad? On Saturday, Feb. 24, St. Bridget Church in River Falls will host a free, half-day rally that offers answers. The Knights for Dads Rally … more
Ellsworth Library Director Tiffany Meyer holds the ceremonial scissors, flanked by Village President Becky Beissel and Ellsworth Library Building Committee Chair Paul Bauer, Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library, members of the Library Board, Building Committee, Village Board, Chamber of Commerce and many others at the official ribbon cutting at the new Ellsworth Public Library on Monday, Jan. 23.
Year in Review 2023: Looking back over the front page headlines
As your local hometown newspaper, we strive to cover everything in our communities, from outstanding accomplishments to big court cases, from new businesses opening to tragic losses. The good, the … more
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Sgt. Eric Van Nocker of the Ellsworth Police Department was sworn in Nov. 13, 2023. He is pictured with Chief Eric Ladwig.
Ellsworth PD welcomes new sergeant to the family
ELLSWORTH – After a long search, the stars aligned for the Ellsworth Police Department when Eric Van Nocker decided to apply for the open sergeant position. He was officially sworn in on Nov. … more
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Students in the UW-River Falls Sales Promotions and Event Planning class recently raised $2,500 for a nonprofit organization that purchases wigs for cancer patients who lose their hair because of cancer treatments.
UWRF students raise money for wigs for cancer patients
RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Marketing Communications program students turned a holiday fundraiser into free wigs for people experiencing medical hair loss.  … more
Father, played by Mason Johnson, and Daughter, played by Amira, welcome the audience to “Christmas Every Day” at the Spring Valley Stagehands Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 17. Father told a story about a little girl who wished for it to be Christmas every day.
GALLERY: ‘Christmas Every Day’ draws packed house
SPRING VALLEY - The Spring Valley Stagehands knocked it out of the park again with their holiday production "Christmas Every Day."  Directed by Liz Erickson, the show ran for two weekends in … more
The cast of Great River Road Theatre’s winter dinner theater production met at Director Judy Johnson’s home Sunday, Dec. 17 for a rehearsal. (From left): Krista Christiansen, Mark Andrle, Scott Halverson, Aaron Denn, Marie-Anne Haudegand-Deiss, Johnson, and Rebecca Denn.
Winter dinner theater promises action, intrigue
PRESCOTT – The Great River Road Theatre’s winter production is full of action and intrigue, complete with CIA agents, mysteries and crazy characters. Rehearsals are in full swing for what … more
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A family of cheery snowmen adorns the front yard of the Pat & Paula Green farm on Highway 10 between Prescott and Ellsworth.
Local dairy farm ablaze with Christmas cheer
Paula Green should be called the Queen of Christmas, based on the number of lights in her rural Big River yard. Located at W8944 US Highway 10 between Prescott and Ellsworth, the Green farm is a … more
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The Friends of the Pierce County Fair have transformed the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth into a magical holiday wonderland. The free “Light Up the Fair” nights continue next weekend Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16.
GALLERY: Fairgrounds is magical wonderland
The community is invited to two remaining free community nights at Light Up the Fair Dec. 15-16 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds (364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth).  Enjoy visits with Santa and … more
The living Nativity is always popular at the Ellsworth Holly Jolly Holiday celebration, held Sunday, Dec. 3 in East End Park. Pictured are (front, from left): Rufus Elging, Katie Groen, Ethan Ladwig, Wyley Myers, Emily Groen and Willa; (back) Eve Lundstrom and Jack Zimmer.
GALLERY: Tis the season for a Holly Jolly Holiday
Holly Jolly Holiday was held Sunday, Dec. 3 in East End Park, ushering in the holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers, s'mores, sparklers, a live nativity and hot chocolate.  more
This photo was taken when Svea Lutheran Church in the town of Trenton first decorated the church with Christmas lights 85 years ago.
A beacon of hope: ‘The little church with Christmas lights’ shines on
“The little church with the Christmas lights” has a towering spire that’s visible for a long distance, welcoming people to its doors. The spire was built in 1890. TOWN OF … more
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Ellsworth High School students (from left) Josie Pechacek, Morgan Kolodzienski, Carolyn Trannel and Arianna Starbuck are this year’s Ellsworth Gift Box Program elves.
Ellsworth Gift Box is integral part of the season
Character education is an important part of the fabric at Ellsworth High School and that tradition continues with the annual Gift Box Program. Spearheaded this year by seniors Josie Pechacek and … more
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Valentyna Benson, the stepmother of Ellsworth educator Melinda Casper, sits at Casper’s kitchen table communicating with a translation app. The bow is one of many that she crafts and sells to raise money for her family in Ukraine.
Ukrainian woman uses talents to help family back home
Valentyna Benson sits at the table in her stepdaughter Melinda Casper’s kitchen in Ellsworth, communicating with her American family through a mixture of limited English, hand gestures and a … more
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The Ellsworth and Bay City American Legions and Auxiliaries took part in the Ellsworth Middle School Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 10. The Color Guard led the ceremony.
Ellsworth Middle School hosts Veterans Day program
Eighth grade choir students hold an “Army” during “A Tribute to the Armed Services,” asking those who had served in the Army to stand up for recognition Friday, Nov. 10. … more
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MaryJanice Davidson
New book by best-selling Hastings author set close to home
Longtime Hastings resident MaryJanice Davidson’s new book hits close to home. MaryJanice Davidson is a New York Times best-selling author. She likes to set her fiction where her heart is, … more
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Diane Carlson Evans worked for more than a decade to get the Vietnam Women's Memorial installed in Washington DC.
‘So they didn’t die alone:' The Vietnam Women’s Memorial made possible by former RF veteran
This week commemorates the 30-year anniversary of the Vietnam women’s memorial in Washington DC, an endeavor that was made possible by a former River Falls resident, Diane Carlson Evans, who … more
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River Falls High School senior Nolan Tody with the crew of volunteers he assembled to help him Oct. 21 with his Eagle Scout trail project on Kinnickinnic River Land Trust land.
RF Scout conquers Eagle Scout trail project
RIVER FALLS – River Falls High School senior Nolan Tody is well on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout after coordinating and completing a Kinnickinnic River trail clearing project. Tody … more
Brynlee and Blair Hoikka made a cute pair of International tractors at Saturday’s Ellsworth Funsters Pumpkin in the Park event. Their parents John and Bailee Hoikka of Ellsworth led them along.
GALLERY: Pumpkin in the Park moves inside
The annual Ellsworth Funsters Pumpkin in the Park event wasn't about to be deterred by a little frigid weather. The event moved from East End Park to the toasty Seyforth Building on the Pierce County … more
Samantha Augustine receiving her County Sheep Project Award pin from Club Leader Shari Turvaville.
Busy Fingers celebrate club achievements
The Busy Fingers 4-H Club Annual Achievement Banquet was held on Sunday, Oct. 8. We began with a welcome and invocation by Club Leader Shari Turvaville. We ate dinner and then began the program with … more
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