LOCAL GOVERNMENT
'Group think' isn't his style, says 30th District candidate
Ben Plunkett wants to change the way the state is heading, cut government costs and reduce dependence on property taxes as a source of revenue.
By Judy Wiff , September 02, 2010
Woodshop manager, parent is 30th District Assembly candidate
Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy by supporting and expanding business opportunities, encouraging job creation and helping small businesses will be his priorities in the state assembly, says Matt Borup.
By Judy Wiff , September 01, 2010
Supervisors learned what the public thinks of the county services
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors got to hear what the public thinks about its services offered Tuesday night.
By Jason Schulte , August 29, 2010
3 businesses interested after Village of Ellsworth promotion
Three businesses have expressed interest in locating in two Ellsworth developments following a marketing promotion by the village which began earlier this year.By Bill Kirk , August 26, 2010
County to apply for federal aid
The impact of the storms that damaged Pierce County in the early morning hours of August 11 is growing.
By Jason Schulte , August 24, 2010
County Board okays land for material disposal 
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors approved the usage of county land for disposing of materials, along with the purchase of an excavator, last week.
By Jason Schulte , August 03, 2010
Campaign season hits full swing
Kitty Rhoades’ decision not to seek re-election to the Wisconsin Assembly has prompted greater interest among potential candidates--and a Democratic primary election--in District 30.
By Judy Wiff , July 19, 2010
County Board orders cuts to balance budget
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors was given three options to balance the 2011 county budget and a prevailing theme emerged in all of them: cuts, cuts and cuts.
By Jason Schulte , June 29, 2010
County Board approves Patrol Lieutenant for Sheriff's Department
The past, present and future of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department was discussed during Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors meeting.
By Jason Schulte , June 25, 2010
Pierce County to hold interviews Wednesday for Administrative Coordinator position
Four prospective candidates for the vacant Pierce County Administrative Coordinator position will be coming to Ellsworth Wednesday for the first round of interviews.
June 22, 2010
Gunderson challenges Hove for sheriff's job
A 23-year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, who also ran four years ago, is challenging Nancy Hove for the sheriff’s position.
By Judy Wiff , June 08, 2010
Editorial: Plan won’t end fund crisis
When it comes to public school funding, local officials are experiencing the old “squeeze play.”
June 02, 2010
Farm Tech Days planning nearing end
The planning for the 2010 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (FTD), to be held in Pierce County next month, is nearing the end.
By Jason Schulte , June 01, 2010
County Board approves projects list
This summer is going to be another busy summer in terms of repairs around the Pierce County Courthouse and County Office Building.
By Jason Schulte , June 01, 2010
Opportunity? Or waste of tax dollars?
When Pierce County bought two houses and land last month, it paid over 10 times the amount the seller paid for the same parcel a month earlier.
By Judy Wiff , May 04, 2010
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