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Spring Election is on the horizon
Election Day April 1 will be here before we know it and candidates have declared their intentions to run for local offices (city council, village board and school board). The deadline for … more
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A rendering of the new jury assembly room in the new Pierce County judicial facility, to be built adjacent to the sheriff’s office in Ellsworth.
New judicial facility is in design phase
Pierce County Judicial Facility Ad Hoc Committee heard a presentation Jan. 8 by Wold Architects and Market & Johnson on the design development phase of the new judicial facility that will be … more
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Public Hearing on proposed water rate increase for Prescott
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) will be holding a public hearing via Zoom at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 to discuss the proposed water rate increase for the City of Prescott. … more
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Sewer rates to increase by 12.9% for an average Ellsworth resident
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board took on sewer rates, the resignation of Trustee Tom Schutz and the approval of the Outdoor Recreation Plan during Monday’s first meeting of the new … more
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Marissa Powers of Johnson Block & Company, Inc. presented the 2023 annual audit report to the Prescott City Council at the Dec. 9 meeting.
Prescott City Council receives 2023 annual audit report
PRESCOTT – Marissa Powers, Audit Supervisor at Johnson Block & Company Inc., presented the City of Prescott’s 2023 annual audit report, highlighting key financial findings at the … more
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Ellsworth Village Trustee Tom Schutz
Schutz resigns from Ellsworth Village Board
Ellsworth Village Board Trustee Tom Schutz announced his resignation last week from the board in the Ellsworth Community Happenings Facebook group, citing village spending habits and transparency as … more
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Outdoor Recreation Plan moves to public hearing and village board stage
ELLSWORTH — The Outdoor Recreation Plan 2024-29 final draft faced the Ellsworth Park, Recreation & Development Committee on Thursday, Dec. 17, being forwarded to Village Board where it will … more
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Seating at Public Square Park in Prescott funded by Pierce County Public Health.
PC Public Health funds over $100,000 in projects to promote physical activity
Pierce County Public Health (PCPH) is looking to make a difference in the county’s outdoor physical activity, allocating over $100,000 in funds to local non-profits for seven community-led … more
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About 60 people squeezed into the Maiden Rock Town Hall Monday, Dec. 9 as a highly anticipated CAFO operations ordinance passed.
Town of Maiden Rock approves ordinance for added oversight and checks on CAFOs
TOWN OF MAIDEN ROCK — The Maiden Rock Town Board of Review swiftly approved an ordinance that binds Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) to oversight and checks regarding several … more
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Nora and Sebastian Layer with family and first responders after receiving 911 Community Hero awards for saving their father’s life.
New tobacco and vape license approved, alcohol license passes despite incidents
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board approved a cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping license for a new store to open up on Main Street as well as a “Class B” alcohol license … more
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Tis the season for snowplows to clear roads around Pierce County. Make sure to remain a safe distance behind them.
Pierce County winter maintenance FAQs 2024
Each year, Pierce County Highway Commissioner Chad Johnson and Patrol Superintendent Travis Hartung answer common questions on the minds of area drivers as the snow and sleet begin. Why is … more
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RF budget to increase by 17% in 2025
RIVER FALLS — River Falls City Council approved the 2025 city budget that sees an increase of over $9 million from 2024 during the Nov. 12 meeting. The increase was 17% from 2024 as the … more
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It was a full house at Stockholm’s Lund Fire Hall for a public hearing on an ordinance that would add more planning and checks for CAFOs in Maiden Rock.
Maiden Rock community urges protection against CAFOs
TOWN OF MAIDEN ROCK – In light of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) entering or looking to expand in western Wisconsin, the people of rural Maiden Rock are aiming to put regulations … more
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After a closed session, the Ellsworth Village Board approved the start of the negotiation process with Kwik Trip for Lot 3 at Crossing Meadows.
Downtown Design Guidelines established, Kwik Trip negotiation approved
ELLSWORTH — The village board approved Downtown Design Guidelines for the non-residential East End and Main Street Commercial District areas that would set design and appearance standards for … more
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Supervisors approve 90% library funding
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 gave second-reading approval to a resolution to increase Act 150 funding for in-county libraries to 90 percent. Supervisors rejected an … more
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Conservation and Parks Division outlined at council meeting
RIVER FALLS — River Falls’ plan regarding sustainability and conservation became clearer as the city council heard a presentation on a new division during the Oct. 22 meeting. … more
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Jonathan Lundquist of Gordy’s Prescott Inc. presented plans for a new seasonal restaurant to the Prescott City Council during the Oct. 14 meeting, aiming for an opening in Spring 2025.
Exciting plans unveiled for new seasonal restaurant in Prescott
At the Oct. 14 Prescott City Council meeting, the council approved a Class “B” Beer and Liquor License for Gordy’s Prescott Inc., located at 216 Broad St. Alderperson Maureen Otwell … more
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Water levels in Nugget Lake are being lowered so the dredging can be completed over the winter months. Up to 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the impoundment.
Parks Committee approves seeking bids for Nugget Lake dredging
The Pierce County Parks Committee approved seeking bids to dredge Nugget Lake after reviewing engineering plans at the panel’s Sept. 27 meeting. After Corporation Counsel Brad Lawrence … more
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Contributors look on as Tim and Christine Truttmann and Nate Boettcher cut the ribbon at the new solar array in Trenton.
PPCS shows off new solar array in Trenton
TRENTON — Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services made a commitment to solar energy, unveiling the Trenton Solar Array at Truttmann Field on Thursday, Sept. 20. The project began during COVID, … more
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The Ellsworth Community Development Authority is trying to identity appropriate use for the former Ellsworth Public Library/Senior Center building at 312 W. Main St.
CDA debates future use for old library building
A new use for the old library on West Main Street should attract people to downtown, fit with existing businesses, add to the tax roll, and retain the historic façade, members of the Ellsworth … more
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