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The Ellsworth High School addition would provide a fitness center and classroom and expanded tech ed/career areas. A small number of parking spaces would be lost south of the school, but more added to the west.

Facilities survey coming to ECSD mailboxes soon

ELLSWORTH – The way public school funding in Wisconsin is structured doesn’t allow districts to take on multi-million-dollar maintenance and building projects without going to the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/21/23

Elmwood celebrates new school staff

The following people were hired at Elmwood School District for the 2022-2023 school year. Hailey Baier Position: Agriscience/middle school science teacher Hometown: Mondovi … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 9/14/23

Clarence “Pop” Armstrong operated Pop’s Corn in River Falls starting in 1958. It was fixture at Glen Park on hot summer days next to the pool, as well as downtown River Falls on Friday nights near Main and Walnut streets.

A River Falls icon, Pop’s Corn, to be restored

RIVER FALLS – Be on the lookout for a piece of history at this year’s Bacon Bash in the form of Clarence “Pop” Armstrong’s Poptcorn Wagon. According to River Falls … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/14/23

The newly updated Pierce County waste storage ordinance will not allow cow manure to be spread on fields in winter.

Pierce County Board passes waste storage ordinance revision

The Pierce County Board Aug. 22 voted to amend the waste storage ordinance which had not been updated in 11 years. The update gives the county more oversight and enforcement over agricultural … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/14/23

Ellsworth SB raises lower level officials’ pay

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth School Board voted at its Sept. 11 meeting to raise pay for event workers and game officials in hopes of retaining and recruiting those who make games happen for … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/14/23

What does an Extension family educator do?

Parenting can be really tough and sometimes families could use a little extra help. Many people don’t realize the resources available right here in Pierce County through University of Wisconsin … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/7/23

Aim Joy Boutique, located at 209 Broad St. Suite 100 in Prescott, is owned by Angie Miner who supports free parking in Prescott.

Prescott business owners, residents breathe a collective sigh of relief as city drops paid parking proposal

PRESCOTT – On Aug. 30, the City of Prescott announced via Facebook that it “will not be moving forward with further consideration of the current proposed downtown paid parking … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/7/23

A concession stand expansion and bathroom installation are in the works at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ball field in Beldenville. A luncheon, held in conjunction with a tractor blessing Sept. 10, will raise funds for the project.

Tractors invited to special harvest blessing

Donna Constant is a driving force and once she gets an idea, it’s like a snowball rolling down a mountain. Thanks to Constant, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Beldenville will host … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/7/23

Artist Moz Rude, a May UWRF graduate, paints a base layer Tuesday at the intersection of Main and Division streets in River Falls in a collaborative street painting project in partnership with the City of River Falls. The project is designed to make the busy intersection safer and more attractive.

UWRF graduate oversees collaborative art project

RIVER FALLS – During their time as an art student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Moz Rude drove past the intersection of Main and Division streets in River Falls each school day on … more

8/31/23

The Prescott Best Christmas Ever team, led by Alisa and Curt Schroder, pose with Santa Claus.

Best Christmas Ever program seeks nominations

PRESCOTT – One of the best parts of Christmas is seeing others’ faces light up with joy, whether that’s when opening a gift, around a holiday goodie-laden dinner table or seeing … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

This map shows the Village of Spring Valley’s proposed trail along Van Buren Road, which would connect trails along Highway 29 and Mines Creek.

Village of SV requests ARPA funds for multi-use trail

At the Pierce County ARPA Ad Hoc Committee meeting Tuesday, Aug. 22, Village of Spring Valley representatives made a plea for funds for a multi-use trail along Van Buren Road. The … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

Residents and business owners of Prescott attended the Aug. 28 Prescott City Council meeting to voice their disapproval of the Downtown Paid Parking Proposal.

Disapproval high for downtown Prescott paid parking proposal

PRESCOTT – Prescott residents stood in solidarity together against the downtown paid parking rroposal on Monday evening. There was standing room only at the Aug. 28 public hearing as City … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/31/23

Taste of River Falls is set for Oct. 1

RIVER FALLS – River Falls Business Leaders had such great success with the first downtown Taste of River Falls event, that they’re planning another for Oct. 1. “River … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

Jeanette Wheatley with husband Nigel, who died in 2021. His death pushed her to try comedy as a way to make friends and get out of the house.

Prescott native takes Cheesehead comedy show to Scotland

“You can take the girl out of Wisconsin, but … well, the cheese hat isn’t going anywhere.” That sentence sums up Prescott native Jeanette (Brickner) Wheatley’s … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

Staff members new to the Ellsworth Community School District participated in orientation Thursday, Aug. 17.

Ellsworth schools see many new staff this year

Ellsworth Community School District will welcome multiple new staff members who are ready to jump into the 2023-24 school year. From music to math, meet your new Panther educators. Jared Blaeser … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 8/24/23

The Twisted Oak Coffee House, located at 202 N. Broad St. N. in Prescott, has been owned by Matt Bronk and his wife, Allison, for eight years.

Paid Parking Proposal to increase revenue and end parking time limits

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Plan Commission heard from City Planner Carter Hayes Aug. 7 as he addressed the Commission about the proposed paid parking plan for downtown Prescott. “We … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/24/23

Halls Hill resident Mark Matzek expresses his outrage at the proposed anaerobic digester at the Aug. 14 Ellsworth Village Board special meeting.

Anaerobic digester: ‘Not in my backyard’

ELLSWORTH – After a five-hour public hearing Monday, Aug. 14 in a packed, and sometimes hostile, village hall, the Ellsworth Village Board decided to table a special use permit request from … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/24/23

Scott Freier (middle), PPCS Chief Operating Officer, presented a $1,500 check to Maggie Pechacek (left) and Maya Bueso (right) of Ellsworth Elementary School. The check money will be used to help purchase supplies for the school’s fifth annual Back to School Event.

Pierce Pepin Cares awards 3RD quarter grants

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cares, the charitable foundation of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), recently awarded third-quarter grants to four nonprofits. The Pierce Pepin Cares board … more

8/17/23

Terry and Sandy Odalen have lived in El Paso nearly all their lives, raising their three children there. They will be leading the El Paso Days Grand Parade on Aug. 20.

Odalens named 36th annual El Paso Days honorary citizens

TOWN OF EL PASO – The grand marshals for the 36 th annual El Paso Days parade are longtime residents Terry and Sandy Odalen, along with former Pierce County Sheriff Nancy Hove. As is … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/17/23

Chris Most of Great Rivers Development asks for clarification on the R4 zoning changes. Photo

Prescott Plan Commission hears from concerned business owners on zoning changes

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Planning Commission meeting saw a full house at the Aug. 7 meeting. Bob Colson, representative of Cedar Corporation, who was hired in June 2022 to revise the zoning … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/17/23