EHS students fundraise for students of two Ukrainian schools

Members of the Hearts and Minds group that has pushed to provide supplies and comfort items to schools in Ukraine.

ELLSWORTH – The Hearts and Minds group at Ellsworth High School is aiming to assist students in Ukraine by sending school supplies and comfort items to a pair of Ukrainian schools during a time …

$1.7M gift to benefit Elmwood High School students forever

Patrick (Pat) McKernon is pictured fishing, one of his favorite hobbies.

ELMWOOD – Patrick (Pat) McKernon was beloved. Family, friends and colleagues remember him as an uncommonly kind, caring and generous person. When he died in September 2023, his final gift of …

PCEDC celebrates 2023 award winners

(From left): Publisher John McLoone, Editor Sarah Nigbor, Advertising Director Jack McLoone and Community Outreach Director Jeff Bjork accept the EDC Cornerstone award Thursday, May 2.

Road construction and a tumultuous downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered for the Pierce County Economic Development 2023 Awards breakfast Thursday, May 2 at Ridgetop. While …

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Ptaceks Family Market supports local athletics with fundraising initiative

PRESCOTT – Ptaceks Family Market, a pillar of the Prescott community, is proud to announce its latest initiative in support of local athletics. Starting May 2, Ptaceks Family Market will donate …

Prescott High School’s Forensics team (back, from left): Rory Zuehlsdorf, Alissa Zerneke, Kendra Ogilvie, MaKenna Ogilvie, Allie Tibayan, Nora Boles, Riley Renteria, Coach Tanya Sponholz; (middle, from left): Coach Langer, Katie Huppert, Mack Eggers, Grace Ryan, Abby Stubbe, Sophia Kapsh, Cara Fiedler, Sophie Perez, Hunter Dearborn, Kassidy Hanson, Sage Brock; (front, from left): Andaria Henderson, Tylar Whaley, Kyra Dix, Camryn Rickers, Max Dearborn, and Owen Henderson.

State Speech Contest announces school awards

LA CROSSE – Thirty-one Wisconsin schools received recognition for their overall performance at the Wisconsin State Speech Festival. The event was held this year at DeForest Area High School as …

Ellsworth SB approves projects including scoreboard, reorganizes

The Ellsworth School District Board of Education approved 2024-25 action for maintenance, technology, transportation and athletics projects during the May 13 meeting. The projects include …

Sheriff Koranda commends officers for saving life

Pierce County Sheriff Chad Koranda recently issued a letter of commendation to Pierce County Deputy Cale Huppert and Wisconsin DNR Warden Joe McMahon for their actions that resulted in a life being …

10 questions for an officer: Lt. Derek Hokkanen

The Pierce County Journal appreciates the men and women who risk their lives every day to protect and serve our communities. We also want to help you get to know the men and women behind the badge in …

Government

RF City Council takes step toward affordable housing in Mann Valley

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council April 23 voted to issue a limited term letter of site control to a development company interested in building affordable housing adjacent to Mann …

Crime

RF couple charged in business burglary

A River Falls couple arrested in April in connection with a string of burglaries has added more burglary-related charges to their rapsheet. Dylan James Nestor, 32, Askov, Minn., posted a $10,000 …

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Pierce Pepin observes Earth and Arbor Days

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), a steadfast advocate for community well-being, celebrated Earth and Arbor Days by engaging in meaningful acts of service. As part of its …

The Wildcats doubles teams had a great week this week, finishing 16-5 over seven team competitions.

Panther netters win first meet of the season

The Ellsworth Panthers tennis team went 1-1 in their two meets this week, losing 7-0 to Altoona on Tuesday before beating Chippewa Falls 4-3 on Thursday. It was close, but the Panthers won their …

The Wolves’ infield plays in with Britta Link delivering a pitch off the mound for Elmwood-Plum City.

Postseason play just around the corner

The River Falls Wildcats went 2-2 this week, beating the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes 9-3 on Thursday, losing to the Prescott Cardinals 5-1 on Friday and then splitting their triangular on Saturday …

RF boys basketball coach resigns from head coach position

Wildcat boys’ basketball will return in the fall, but one face won’t be among the coaches: Head Coach Zac Campbell. A 16-year veteran of the River Falls basketball program, Campbell made …

The Prescott Cardinals’ Tyler Reiter tees off at Pheasant Hills Golf Course where he tied for first place on Monday.

SV places 4th in DSC; Prescott’s Reiter, Ellsworth’s Wittenberg tie for 1st at Pheasant Hills

The Spring Valley Cardinals played in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference championship at Glen Hills Golf Course on Monday, taking fourth as a team. It was the end of the conference season for the …

The River Falls Wildcats took a team outing May 3 to watch the Minnesota Twins, preceded by devouring 283 pounds of food at Pizza Ranch.

Conference play nearing the end: Who will come out on top?

The Prescott Cardinals went 1-1 against the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks last week, losing 3-1 on Tuesday and winning 7-1 on Thursday, and they won both games of their non-conference triangular on …

Shots from the hip:

As expected, the Prescott Cardinal softball team garnered the #1 seed in the fast-approaching WIAA Division 3 Tournament. The Cardinals will take on the winner of the game between #9 seed …

Panthers are MBC Champions! Come-from-behind win secures championship

The Ellsworth Panthers defeated the Prescott Cardinals in back-to-back games last week for a come from behind victory that clinched their first Middle Border Conference Championship in five years. …

Prescott stands atop MBC, with Ellsworth ½ game behind

The Prescott Cardinals won two games at home this week, beating the Osceola Chieftains on Tuesday 4-2 and then defeating the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks 7-2. The conference schedule over the …

Shots from the hip: Huppert chosen to play in 40th Annual Wisconsin Baseball Coaches All Star Classic

Congratulations to Cullen Huppert on being chosen to play in the 40th Annual Wisconsin Baseball Coaches All Star Classic in Oshkosh on June 28 and 29. Huppert will play for the West Team and be one …

Community

Volunteers double Cheese Curd Festival’s local impact

Audrey Farrell serves up fresh curds to festival guests at the Wisconsin Block Party tasting event during the Cheese Curd Festival.

ELLSWORTH – Scheduled for Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, the annual Cheese Curd Festival is known for a literal 3 tons of cheese curds, unique tasting events, class-act entertainment, …

Poppy Days – Remember with gratitude

ELLSWORTH – On Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23, the members of the Kinne-Englehart American Legion Auxiliary will be stationed around Ellsworth offering poppies, encouraging you to wear …

River Falls High School students Taurus Eastgate and Maketalena Pupongatoa made a fine pair Saturday, April 27.

GALLERY: Memories made at the RFHS promenade

River Falls High School's prom took place Saturday, April 27.

Six performances scheduled for UWRF Summer Concert Series

RIVER FALLS – Local bands and other shows, including the acclaimed Kids From Wisconsin, are scheduled to perform during this summer’s free concert series at the University of …

Senior Gathering Place activities for May 8

PRESCOTT – We hope you all enjoyed the potluck lunch on the first Tuesday of the month and got a chance to visit with fellow members. We also started a weekly walking group and weekly Mahjongg …

Education

Pictured are the Spring Valley FFA officer team with Tony Shafer. (Back row, from left): Maddie Shafer, Addison Neidermyer, Tony Shafer, Kianna Nelson, and Jordan Lamb; (front row) Abby Thompson, Jaci Mader, and Megan Wentlandt.

Shafer surprises Spring Valley FFA with grant

Recently local farmer, Tony Shafer, surprised Spring Valley FFA with another $5,000 grant through Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities is …

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Pictured at the Spring Valley war memorial groundbreaking May 8 were (from left) Jon Tanberg, Joan Good, Dan Tully, Larry Sorenson, Jaden Sorenson, Scott Gallatin; (front, holding shovels) Post Commander Pete Esanbock and Boy Scout Kendan Schapley.