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Blomberg facing new felony charges after jail fight

An Ellsworth man in jail for felony bail jumping after a December mistrial on sexual assault charges has racked up new felonies thanks to an altercation with another inmate. Wyatt James Blomberg … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 3/13/24

Crews are working to prepare the infrastructure for fiber installation in the next construction phases of SwiftCurrent Connect, the fiber-optic internet service powered by PPCS.

PPCS awarded $7.96 million for broadband expansion

ELLSWORTH – On March 7, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) awarded Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) $7.96 million to fund three projects across St. Croix, Pierce, and … more

3/13/24

Superintendent’s column: Physical education areas at EHS

The high school's current physical education fitness area and weight room lack the space needed for our physical education program and athletic programs. In addition, the current gymnasium lobby and … more

By Barry Cain | 3/13/24

Neenah woman arrested for Martell burglary

A Neenah woman driving by a house she had burglarized the day before was pulled over and arrested during a traffic stop. Renee L. Schroeder, 47, posted a $15,000 signature March 6 in Pierce … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 3/13/24

Retaining walls along Highway 35 between Green and Chestnut streets in Maiden Rock will be replaced.

Retaining wall replacement on WIS 35 in Maiden Rock to start

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $846,790 contract with prime contractor Pheifer Brothers Construction Co. of Neenah for the replacement of … more

3/13/24

Traffic stop turns up more than 2 pounds of marijuana

A Hager City man probably regrets passing a plow driver on a double yellow line since it resulted in a drug bust and a felony charge. Gabriel David Greenberg, 43, posted $750 cash bail Feb. 23 … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 3/13/24

Ave Maria Academy Middle School class: Braydon Diesing, Seth Holmstadt, Weston Bocksell, Bristal Books, Mary Peterson and Ava Bocksell.

Ave Maria Academy recaps ‘Hawaiian Luau Gala’

PLUM CITY – The weather was perfect as guests arrived at Molly’s on Main for the 2024 Hawaiian Luau Gala sponsored by Ave Maria Academy on Saturday, March 2. Guests were greeted in … more

3/13/24

For Tucky Bandaranaike, The Arbor at Young Acres is more than just a business - it's a manifestation of a lifelong dream, a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the simple joys of sharing a meal with loved ones.

A nomadic family settles down at an orchard oasis

PRESCOTT – Tucky and Rachel Bandaranaike and their Wolfegang, now 4 years old, had been living an unconventional life, traveling the county in an RV. They moved from their home in Orange … more

By Riley Dorau | 3/13/24

Prescott School District Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes points out the financial scenarios resulting from the referendum vote.

Town hall meeting goes over proposed referendum

At the Feb. 21 town hall meeting, Prescott School District’s Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes prefaced the meeting by sharing the reasons why the district needs to pass the operational … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/13/24

Ellsworth Fire responded to a house fire at N4360 County Road C in the town of Ellsworth on Saturday, March 9.

Firefighter injured in house fire; person inside able to get out

TOWN OF ELLSWORTH – An Ellsworth firefighter was injured while fighting a house fire on Saturday, March 9. Ellsworth Fire Department responded at 3:01 p.m. to N4360 County Road C in the … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 3/13/24

Resurfacing project on US 10 in Pierce County to start March 11

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $14.35 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on US 10 from … more

3/10/24

RF emergency weather warning siren test dates 2024

The City of River Falls will be doing audible testing of the outdoor warning siren system on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in conjunction with the National Weather Service. If actual severe or … more

3/6/24

Steve Papp, leader of the Greenwood Carving Club, received a Wildcat Pride Award at the Feb. 19 River Falls School Board meeting. Several of the club members spoke about the club.

Papp honored for Greenwood Carving Club

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored educator Steve Papp at the Feb. 19 meeting with a Wildcat Pride Award for his leadership of the Greenwood Carving Club. Papp described … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

Brianna Crotteau, project coordinator at the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence at UW-River Falls, hands Sam Galgowski, a cheesemaker at the dairy plant, a plastic container that Galgowski filled with cheese during production on Tuesday. The cheddar cheese produced was the first produced at the dairy plant that will serve as a production site and a training location for students and dairy industry employees.

Big cheese: Successful cheddar production means UWRF dairy plant is up and running

RIVER FALLS – With one slice, then another and another, Sam Galgowski cut a large block of cheddar cheese at the bottom of a metal vat into smaller chunks. Galgowski – … more

3/6/24

UW-River Falls student August Baumann listens to advice from Amanda Berndt, one of the judges of the Innovation Challenge event at UW-River Falls, on Wednesday. Baumann placed second in the event for the business plan he presented for the used vehicle parts company, A.F. Baumann Auto Parts, that he started in 2021.

UWRF students display business acumen at Innovation Challenge

RIVER FALLS – Shortly after August Baumann bought his first car, a ramshackle Ford Focus, the vehicle suffered a breakdown. Repairing the car would cost more than it was worth, so Baumann … more

3/6/24

Celebrated musician Jin Hi Kim will perform her innovative Korean music during a performance at UW-River Falls March 14 for the university’s 58th Commissioned Composer Concert. Kim is known as a musical pioneer for her work with the komungo, a traditional Korean stringed instrument that dates to the fourth century.

UWRF hosts 58th Commissioned Composer Concert March 14

RIVER FALLS – Renowned composer Jin Hi Kim will showcase her innovative Korean musicianship during a performance at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for the university’s 58th … more

3/6/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Emma Rowher

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 6 is Prescott High School senior Emma Rowher, who was nominated by ALC teacher Kelly Capps. “Emma is new to the ALC and to … more

3/6/24

Afton Apple Orchard has donated more than $60,000 to Prescott schools over the past seven years. They were recently named the 2023 Farm Family of the Year in Washington County.

Donation, defeasance, deficit and more discussed at Prescott School Board

The Prescott School Board meeting on Feb. 21 began with comments from a grateful life-long Prescott resident and parent Julie Ryan. “I just wanted to say thank you to entire Prescott … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/6/24

Magee Park’s recycling receptacles will find their new home on Ryden Road.

BNSF Railway leases space at Prescott Police Department

PRESCOTT – The City of Prescott approved a lease agreement between BNSF Railway and the City of Prescott to lease a cubicle of office space for the resource protection officer within the … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/6/24

THE CAPITOL REPORT: A statewide referendum -- in August

Primaries are notoriously low turnout affairs. So it's an interesting play by the Republican majority in the Assembly to set for the August partisan primary a proposed constitutional amendment on … more

By WisPolitics.com | 3/6/24