Opinion - Pierce County Journal

Veterans Views column: 250th Anniversary of our nation

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, honoring veterans is central to the nation's milestone. Their courage and sacrifice have safeguarded American freedom, and their legacy of … more

7/1/26

Letter to the editor: Happy 250 years of freedom, America!

To the editor, In 1955, Mr. Otto Whittaker penned "I Am the Nation" and it appeared as a public relations piece for the Norfolk and Western Railway company magazine. It resurfaces … more

7/1/26

Kevin thanks everyone who helped get him out of a locked car at Ptacek’s in River Falls when he accidentally locked himself inside while his owner was popping into the deli.

Letter to the editor: Thanks to those who came to my rescue

To the editor, I would like to do a quick shoutout and thank you to the three River Falls police officers and the Ptacek’s employees who helped me get my best friend and companion Kevin the … more

7/1/26

From the editor’s desk: No place like home

Thank you to my coworker, the amazing and capable Andrew Harrington, for holding down the fort while I was out of town last week. I know everything is in good hands with Andrew at the helm. My … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 7/1/26

Ask Andrew: Dealing with the paradox of summer relaxation

All year long it feels like the great people of Wisconsin are counting down the days until summer. The hot weather, getting out on the water and the many summer festivals and events make the season … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/1/26

Letter to the editor: ECSD needs our help

To the editor, Ellsworth families, taxpayers, and community members: Our school district is facing nearly $2 million in cuts for the 2025-26 school year after a failed operational referendum, … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: We must get back to our roots

To the editor, On Sunday, June 14, Flag Day, I took part in Indivisible’s “A Flag for Us All” celebration at Lakefront Park in Hudson. It was a gloriously bright, dynamic day with … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Recognizing amazing first responders

To the editor, To the readers of the Pierce County Journal, and the Citizens of Pierce County, Leaders must always be willing to hold themselves accountable, and take responsibility first. … more

6/26/26

Woodworking Again: Devil’s Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce was born on this day in 1842 in Meigs County, Ohio. No one is certain when he ran off to die in Mexico, but when the world found out, contemporary novelist Jack London would comment: … more

By Dave Wood | 6/26/26

Sustainability Matters: The pig fiasco

Sometimes trying to live sustainably can feel a lot like offering to help someone move. It takes a lot more time and effort than you expected, inevitably unforeseen obstacles complicate things, and … more

By Robin Boles | 6/26/26

From the editor’s desk: All in a name

I do a lot of driving, which gives me a lot of time to think, leading me to ponder random questions. One question that came to mind recently was how certain Pierce County places got their names. I … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/26/26

Barth column: Good fathers leave generational imprints

For people like me Father’s Day is a reminder of great loss. Our fathers have passed. Same for Mother’s Day because our moms, too, have left this earth. In our older years the world … more

By Bill Barth | 6/26/26

Back Home: Sweet seasonal strawberry picking

Starting our new garden area last year was a lot of work but we are finally experiencing the fruits of our labor. Last year’s plantings of strawberries are now providing us the sweet taste of … more

By Chris Hardie | 6/26/26

Woodworking Again: True Badgers

“If You Want to Be a Badger,/ just come along with me/ By the bright shining light, by the light of the moon!” song sung in mid-20 th century by grade schoolers listening to Wisconsin Public … more

By Dave Wood | 6/17/26

Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled

To the editor, Both Trump and Mike Johnson think the American people are gullible enough to believe anything they say. Last week, when Trump and Mike Johnson made false claims that the … more

6/17/26

Letter to the editor: Van Orden stands up for small businesses

To the editor, As a small business owner, I’m especially glad to see the 20% small business tax deduction made permanent. That deduction matters, and it matters a lot. It means small … more

6/17/26

From the editor’s desk: The best man I ever knew

Father’s Day has always been a bittersweet day for me. My dad died at the young age of 42 when I was 2 years old, so I never got to know him. Even though it’s been over 40 years since his … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/17/26

Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads include many of the roads less traveled by visitors to the Badger State.

Back Home: Taking the roads less traveled

Some of my stories over the years have come during countryside sojourns that take the path less traveled. It’s easy when you live in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin, with its many coulees, … more

By Chris Hardie | 6/17/26

Woodworking Again: Thomas Crapper revisited

Now that I am firmly in my 90 th year, my life has changed considerably. i.e. I don’t get around much anymore. I can’t see or hear very well; I have to type with one finger (like a real … more

By Dave Wood | 6/10/26

Letter to the editor: Our 250th birthday

To the editor, We and the rest of the civilized world are so thankful that America was born 250 years ago. America has done more for the world than all the other nations combined. No other … more

6/10/26