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Felon found with gun during high speed traffic stop

Police reached speeds of 100 mph while attempting to pull over a Hudson man heading north out of Ellsworth Sept. 28. Chad C. Ridges, 37, posted a $5,000 signature bond Sept. 30 in Pierce County …

Interim chancellor at UW-River Falls brings five decades of experience to job

RIVER FALLS – When Michael Martin sent an email message to his former colleague Maria Gallo in June, he hoped to speak as a guest lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where …

River Falls Public Library receives $4.08 million in grant funding for upgrades

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls Public Library was awarded $4,080,488 through the Flexible Facilities Program (FFP) to be used toward renovations of the current library facility. To mark the …

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Charlie Nawrocki

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Oct. 9 is Prescott High School freshman Charlie Nawrocki, nominated by teacher Shana Clauson. “Charlie is one of the nicest and kindest …
TID #6 will span approximately 220 acres, situated north of US Highway 10 and east of the US Highway 10/State Highway 29/35 interchange.

Prescott City Council approves TID #6 and advances National Scenic Byways Grant Application

The Prescott City Council approved a resolution to establish Mixed-Use Tax Increment District (TID) #6, including its project plan and boundaries at a special meeting at City Hall on Sept. 30 with …
Government

Ellsworth VB approves bid for strategic plan development

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board voted to accept a strategic plan bid and approved the purchase of an additional Express Vote system heading into election season during the Monday …
Crime

High speed chase through Ellsworth results in another arrest for EC man

David A. Marin
A 90-plus mph police pursuit into Ellsworth Sept. 29 resulted in the arrest of an Eau Claire man who had been arrested the week prior for threatening to kill police officers while leading them around …
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PPCS celebrates Clean EnergyWeek with visit from Gov. Evers

PPCS staff welcomed Governor Tony Evers to the Trenton Solar at Truttmann Field solar array on Monday, Sept. 23, as part of National Clean Energy Week activities.

As part of National Clean Energy Week, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers stopped in Hager City on Monday, Sept. 23, to visit Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services' (PPCS) new solar array, Trenton Solar at …

Local sports

PHS’s Jordan Hansen named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week

The Green Bay Packers have announced that Jordan Hansen of Prescott High School in Prescott, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Hansen, in his fifth year as the …

RF misses redemption opportunity against Hudson

HUDSON — Heading into one of the more hostile environments they will ever play in, River Falls volleyball gave the undefeated Hudson volleyball team everything they could handle, but fell just …

SV takes down EPC on Homecoming, Kapping celebrates 100th win

SPRING VALLEY — There were no lack of factors making it a big game, as Head Coach Ryan Kapping was celebrating the 100th win milestone, Spring Valley was playing its Homecoming game, it was …

Catch up on Pierce County sports: Weekly roundup for Oct. 9

Football In Spring Valley’s Homecoming, they took down local rival Elmwood/Plum City 24-0. The win moved Spring Valley to 7-0 and EPC to 1-6. Spring Valley plays against Boyceville for the …

Gulick’s narrow win highlights River Falls’ loss to Hudson

HUDSON — River Falls swimming and diving took on a tall task against a significantly larger squad in Hudson, but still had some good things to take away despite a 104-68 loss Thursday. …
Expect a big crowd for this Friday’s showdown between Prescott and Baldwin-Woodville. Both teams are ranked in the most recent Wisconsin Sports Network poll. On paper it appears to be an even …
Prescott and Ellsworth golf teams were both well represented on the all-conference squad.
SOMERSET — Prescott girls’ golf enters every event expecting to win, and they did just that in conference play, taking the top spot in all nine events to win the conference title. …
The Prescott girls' golf team has been named the MBC Champions for 2024.
  Football Spring Valley’s spotless record remains, picking up a 28-0 win over Cadott Friday, Sept. 26 to move to 6-0. Spring Valley is tied for the conference lead with Boyceville at …
The River Falls Wildcats volleyball team has joined forces with Hudson volleyball to raise money for the Rhino’s Foundation at its rivalry game Thursday.
According to River Falls Broadcasting's volleyball producer and color commentator, Rob Doerre, the River Falls/Hudson volleyball match this Thursday night in Hudson is being billed as "The War on …
Community

Auditions set for next Great River Road Theatre show

Great River Road Theatre Director Judy Johnson and member Scott Halverson advertise their next production,
PRESCOTT – The Great River Road Theatre is seeking actors for its next dinner theatre production, “Death by Chocolate,” an adult comedy. Six performances will take place in late …

Art Beat: A glimpse of the Autumn Art Market

Autumn Art Market has something for everyone from small stuff like Jilek’s rock paintings to Pruchnofski’s atmospheric oils. It follows a fall theme in color and subject. …

Ellsworth Lions: Garage sale results, vision screening and more

The Ellsworth Lions Club is thrilled to share the results of its recent garage sale. We collected items from members and sold them for monetary donations. We also offered fresh baked goods and coffee …

Plum City Care Center has record bingo turnout

The weekend went too quickly and soon it was Monday again, which meant it was time for Monday Movers exercise group to start the week off right! Noel led residents through 30 minutes of gentle arm …

UWRF Homecoming celebration includes commemoration of university’s 150th anniversary

RIVER FALLS – The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sept. 30-Oct. 6 to celebrate Homecoming festivities that will feature a range of fun activities. This …
Education
Collecting birch bark on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation during Prescott High School’s latest trip.

Prescott students make 25th anniversary trip to Lac du Flambeau

“It is really hard to describe this trip,” said Prescott sophomore Miles Malm. “But if I had to pick a word it would be incredible.”  It was 25 years ago when …

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Pictured (from left) with a display of the Placemat Challenge quilted placemats are Fair Manager Liz Dietsche, quilter Julie Peterson, Pierce County Nutrition Coordinator Lena Aumann and Pierce County Fair Open Class Home Furnishings Superintendent Marsha Shafer.

Placemat Challenge provides ADRC with cheer

Thanks to the inaugural Pierce County Fair Placemat Challenge, Meals on Wheels recipients through the Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center will receive a fun surprise: a quilted …

Opinion
Columns

Elizabeth 'Betty' Merriman

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Merriman, age 94, a lifelong resident of River Falls, Wis., died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation Home in River Falls, …

Charles 'Chuck' O'Connell

Charles “Chuck: O’Connell, age 95, of River Falls, Wis., died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in River Falls. Chuck was born July 13, 1929, in Elmwood, Wis., the son of …

Elaine Hines

Elaine Joyce Hines, age 84, of Ellsworth, Wis., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Elaine was born on July 12, 1940, in Red Wing, Minn., the daughter of …

Woodworking again: Will Rogers for president

My Grandpa Wood shocked me one Sunday when, puffing his corncob pipe said, “Davey why don’t you and me go to the movie house and see a movie?’ Grandpa wants to take me to a …

From the editor's desk: Our stories shape the community

It seems like every time I’m out at an event in the community, I run into someone who knows me because they see my column or byline in the paper each week. I feel like I have friends wherever I …

Rep. Warren Petryk: Should non-citizens be able to vote in Wisconsin elections?

As I continue to meet with people in the 93 rd  Assembly District, folks have started to ask me about the state-wide referendum question on their ballots in the upcoming election. The question …

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Letters
 Letter to the editor: EPL gets a LOT of help from Friends!
To the editor, The Ellsworth Public Library gets by with a LOT of help from our Friends! The Friends of Ellsworth Public Library had been supporting the library for many years before being …
Letter to the editor: When did success become bad?
To the editor, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Shannon Zimmerman as our representative. Shannon embodies the American dream. Have you ever heard his story? Raised in …
Letter to the editor: The First Amendment under attack in River Falls? Sadly, yes
To the editor, It is alarming to witness the growing trend of government agencies being weaponized to silence political opposition, a direct affront to the First Amendment, which guarantees …
Letter to the editor: Jail cell or Oval Office
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on piercecounty.staging.communityq.com: first name: Victoria last name: Cobian address: W9593 710th …
Letter to the editor: Disparate wealth in US is tragic
To the editor, Forbes, an American financial magazine, announced its 2024 version of the 400 richest people in the United States. The combined net worth of these Americans is $5.4 trillion. The list …

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Obituaries
Wickham 'Wick' Allen
Wickham (Wick) Allen died in River Falls on Sept. 20, 2024. He was born in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 27, 1927. His living close relatives include his wife of nearly 73 years, Margaret (Margo) Allen, …
Mary Rose
Mary Rose Madland, age 74, of Spring Valley, Wis., formerly of Cottage Grove, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 26, 2024. Preceded by husband Roger Madland; father, Robert Beard; …
Sharon Howie
Sharon Howie, 84, of River Falls, Wis., formerly of Monticello, Iowa, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Oct. 1 in her home. Surviving Sharon are her children: Ann (Dennis) Stedman, of …
Lynn Most
Age 82, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2024, in Lakeland, Minn. Born on Aug. 29, 1942 in Prescott, Wis. Lynn was known for his dedication and hard work throughout his life. After graduating from …
Lawrence Bjork
Lawrence Michael Bjork, 77, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 30, 1946, in Trimbelle, Wis., to Ralph and Helen (Gutting) Bjork. He …

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