Opinion - Pierce County Journal

It was an interesting weekend. If anyone would have asked me a few days ago what the odds would be of me doing these things on back to back days, I would have said one in a million. I should … more

By John McLoone | 4/17/24

Woodworking again: Adventures de toilette

We have recently made the self-indulgent purchase of a Toto toilet, which provides a heated seat, a warm water spigot which can be aimed and activated to take care of things toilet paper is designed … more

By Dave Wood | 4/17/24

Rep. Warren Petryk: Enhancing our great outdoors

Spring is in full swing, which means it's the ideal time for us Wisconsinites to enjoy nature. From cruising down ATV/UTV trails to exploring state parks like Hoffman Hills and the Chippewa River … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 4/17/24

Sen. Jeff Smith: School Safety Office on life support

This legislative session could’ve been better, but there was one glimmer of hope. The Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) was a bright spot for lawmakers … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 4/17/24

From the editor's desk: News deserts are blooming

In Minnesota by the end of the month, eight community newspapers will close: the Hutchinson Leader, Litchfield Independent Review, Chaska Herald, Chanhassen Villager, Jordan Independent, Shakopee … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

My View: Planning a journey

I’m due for a vacation. It’s been almost a year since I took some time off and I think it was about five years before we embarked on a journey into the wilderness last summer. … more

By John McLoone | 4/10/24

Rep. Warren Petryk: Stay prepared, Severe Weather Awareness in WI

April 8-12 is Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this week Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are partnering to raise awareness of the need to … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 4/10/24

Woodworking again: Interminable garden bounty

One of the many lessons we’ve learned among the joys and sorrows of being unquashable planters, is that if you’re devoted to putting seeds in the ground and oohing and aahing at the … more

By Dave Wood | 4/10/24

Letter to the editor: Shame on RF athletic director, school board

To the editor, Welcome to a generation of entitled kids and the parents who made them that way: an era in which a school board and an athletic director can fire a reputable coach with great … more

4/10/24

Sen. Jeff Smith: The people's work undone

Last Tuesday the 2 nd of April was the spring election. It was clear based on the referenda questions on ballots throughout Wisconsin that something isn’t right. Headlines throughout the past … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 4/10/24

From the editor's desk: When childhood was fun

I don’t think it’s any secret that our kids are growing up much differently than we did. I’m sure I grew up much differently from my mom and uncles, who grew up in the 50s and 60s. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/10/24

A photo of crocuses in Chris Hardie's yard. Some of them were planted years ago by his mother.

Back Home: Spring captured in a flower

One certainty that I have learned over my long years is that nature moves at her own pace. Yes, we’ve done our worst to mess with the climate and destroy ozone, but nature slowly responds … more

By Chris Hardie | 4/10/24

My View: Keeping an eye on things here

On Monday, April 8, you people are all going to be wearing goofy glasses and staring at the sun for four minutes. I’m going to be wearing the goofy glasses I wear every single day and keep … more

4/3/24

Letter to the editor: Response to Bauer ad

Dear Mr. Bauer, I recently read your insert in the Pierce County Journal, and I must admit that I was taken aback by the information (or should I say misinformation) you presented in your … more

4/3/24

Woodworking again: April is cruel

If you’re like me, you always look forward to April, thinking it’s going to be much better than the previous gloomy months, though we’ve been warned often enough by the privileged … more

By Dave Wood | 4/3/24

Rep. Warren Petryk: Voting to fix our roads

Spring is always a wonderful time of the year as the tulips emerge from the ground and the snow starts to melt. Besides tulips, another “flower” is starting to show itself as well, the … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 4/3/24

Sen. Jeff Smith column: Inexcusable

On Feb. 28 Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill 1015 into law. This bill moved $15 million that had been targeted for HSHS to expand behavioral health services into a new fund for helping with the HSHS … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 4/3/24

From the editor's desk: Creepy costumes

My family and I went to a buffet in a nearby city on Sunday for Easter dinner. It was definitely a treat to not have to cook or do the dishes. This way everyone got to eat exactly what they wanted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24

Letter to the editor: Bergseng gets my vote

To the editor, We need to keep Dean Bergseng with his knowledge and tenure on the Pierce County Board! Dean has a long history of being active in local and county government. He is currently … more

3/27/24

Letter to the editor: They did it for us, let’s do it for them

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Meghan last name: Smith address: 128 Monroe ST N … more

3/27/24