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Pierce County ponders increasing Sheriff, Clerk of Court salaries

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Board heard a first reading of a resolution Feb. 24 that would increase the salaries of the elected Clerk of Court and Sheriff positions for the 2027-30 term. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/3/26

Spring Valley Schools: A New Chapter of Connection and Vision

To begin, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Pierce County Journal for providing this space to share news from the School District of Spring Valley. Since I began my tenure here, our … more

By Supt. John Groh | 3/3/26

DBA members help prevent local ordinance in Rock Elm

ROCK ELM — Members of the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, demonstrated the positive impact farmers can have when they come together to prevent unnecessary … more

3/3/26

The Wall and Morse Street intersection design approved at the Feb. 2 Ellsworth Village Board meeting.

Ellsworth VB alters property assessment percentages for East End area street projects due to grant funding

ELLSWORTH — After discussing $1,574,982.38 in grant funding received for Wall and Morse streets work, the Ellsworth Village Board decided to decrease special assessment percentages for property … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/3/26

Spring Valley School Board dives into survey results

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley School Board Feb. 26 combed through the results of a staff, parent and community survey conducted by School Perceptions in December 2025. School Perceptions … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/3/26

Pictured in the EHS Greenhouse are (back, from left:) EJ Morgan, Sam Richards, Deb Hampton, Josh Miller, Grace Borscheid, Linda Donnelly, Mariah Davi, Traci Lewis, Marcy Burch, Joe Emery; (front, from left): Katie Christenson, Rachel Gesmer, Cameron Sears, Robinson Galvao, Adam Capatske.

Purina donates $10K to Ellsworth FFA, ag education

ELLSWORTH – Team members from Purina in Hager City presented a $10,000 donation to the Ellsworth High School agricultural education department and FFA Chapter on Friday, Feb. 27. The money … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/3/26

“While the proposed amount is higher than the tax levy that is expiring, it reflects today’s operating costs. The District recognizes that any increase matters and has worked to balance financial needs with community input,” the district website states.

‘We’re no longer cutting fat from the budget. We’re cutting meat’: Nadeau fields referendum questions, shares budget cut information

ELLSWORTH — With the April 7 election drawing closer by the day, Ellsworth Community School District Superintendent Brian Nadeau welcomed residents to the high school auditorium to present the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/3/26

Freshman Zoey Voelker is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Feb. 25.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Zoey Voelker

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Feb. 25 is Prescott High School freshman Zoey Voelker, nominated by math teacher Bella Zimmer. “Zoey is a joy to have in class,” Zimmer … more

2/25/26

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Evers' final State of State address spells out goals for rest of his term

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, in his final State of the State address, emphasized past accomplishments, poked and prodded GOP lawmakers and laid out goals for the months remaining in his last year in … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 2/25/26

Bella Lee and Corrin Paulson will use their Empower Ellsworth grant money for a fundraiser to benefit TurningPoint in River Falls.

Empower Ellsworth grants awarded to students

ELLSWORTH – Six community service projects received funding from the Empower Ellsworth Grant program on Feb. 17 at Ellsworth High School. The Empower Ellsworth program is under the umbrella of … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/25/26

The January Ellsworth High School Students of the Month (back row, from left): Eli Stockwell, Avery Boelter, Loralei Johnson; (front) Stella Anderson.

EHS salutes January Students of the Month

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month: senior Loralei Johnson, junior Avery Boelter, sophomore Stella Anderson and freshman Eli Stockwell. … more

2/25/26

RFHS students to take trip to eastern Europe in 2028

RIVER FALLS — In June 2028, River Falls students will have the opportunity to go on a trip to Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina through the social studies program. The trip, hosted by … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/25/26

Meet the Candidates forums set for March Mondays

RIVER FALLS – City of River Falls voters will have an opportunity to attend four Meet the Candidates sessions in March to meet those running for city council on the April 7, 2026 ballot. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/25/26

Immigration expert to speak at UW-River Falls March 4

RIVER FALLS – Kelly Lytle Hernández, a leading immigration expert, will be the featured speaker for the Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Speaker Series 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the University … more

2/25/26

During her senior year in high school, Elise Foley, now 22, was preparing to attend Hamline University in Minnesota, where she would play collegiate volleyball. She never got that chance. When her health sidelined her, she was called in another direction.

When one door closes: RF woman’s health journey changes her education, perspective

RIVER FALLS – At the age of 18, Elise Foley was driving home from volleyball practice when her life changed in an instant. The River Falls High School senior had a seizure, which began a … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College | 2/25/26

St. Croix County Jail: Feb. 16-22, 2026

Monday, Feb. 16 Jose Beltran Rogel, 30, Amery, by New Richmond police, warrant. Joseph Scott Ney, 28, Twin Lakes, by Wisconsin State Patrol, probation hold. Tuesday, Feb. 17 … more

2/25/26

River Falls Police Department reports: Jan. 21-24, 2026

The following incidents were reported to River Falls Police Department Jan. 21-24, 2026. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Officers responded at 10:37 a.m. to 315 River St. for a 64-year-old resident … more

2/25/26

Prescott Police Department reports: Feb. 13-19, 2026

The following incidents were reported to Prescott Police Department Feb. 13-19, 2026. Friday, Feb. 13 A semi-truck driven by Alice Quinteena Scalercio, 70, Bismarck, Ark., struck the … more

2/25/26

Pierce County traffic & forfeitures: Feb. 11-16, 2026

Alexander Scott Baillargeon, 31, Elmwood, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Jayson Richard Foster, 45, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $225.70; operate motorcycle without valid … more

2/25/26

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office reports: Feb. 17-23, 2026

The following incidents were reported to Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 17-23, 2026. Tuesday, Feb. 17 At 10:28 a.m., police responded to a domestic at W419 N. Second St., Spring … more

2/25/26