Ribbon cutting at BonBon's
The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were at a ribbon-cutting for BonBon’s Consignment Shoppe in East Ellsworth....
Prescott wins sectional title in boys track
Sam Smith and Cole Hauenstein won sectional titles both individually and as members of the 1600-meter relay team, which lifted the Prescott High Schoo...
Ellsworth High School names highest honors
Ellsworth High School announced five 2013 graduates earned highest honors, meaning they graduated with a 11.50 grade point average or higher on the 12...
Lutheran bishop in Africa visits Ellsworth
Bishop Joseph Bvumbwe of Malawi, Africa, plans to visit Ellsworth Wednesday.
RELATED CONTENTPrescott Police announce 'significant' drug seizure
Prescott Police seized one-and-one-half pounds of marijuana Thursday, May 23, Chief of Police Mike R. Bondarenko announced.
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Ellsworth teacher and coach is pleased with career path he chose
Thirty-two years later at retirement time, EHS Teacher and Coach Craig Olson has few regrets.
RELATED CONTENT'Taste of Tuscany' benefits Ellsworth schools June 7
A special fundraiser event along the banks of the Rush River will raise money to benefit students in the Ellsworth School District.
RELATED CONTENTPierce County: Ceremonies planned for Memorial Day
Local American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members will be up early Monday morning as they visit cemeteries throughout Pierce County and march in annual parades to pay tribute to military men and women who have died. Listed below is a rundown of events.
RELATED CONTENTElmwood boy found after missing for a hour
An missing three-year-old Elmwood boy was found unharmed after leaving his home Wednesday afternoon.
RELATED CONTENTFormer Prescott police officers honored
The Prescott Police Department bid farewell to two longtime patrol officers during the City Council meeting on May 13.
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Editorial: 'Drunkest state' - it's no joke
Stating the problem is easy. Finding the solution isn’t.
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Featured Staff Blogs
ASTRO BOBCosmic patterns provide delight and insight
There's always something happening in the sky. It's a big place after all with many dimensions. There are near-space phenomena like ice halos and weather and a much deeper dimension that includes th...
5/26/13 at 12:01 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERProcess leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
5/23/13 at 11:37 AM
SAM COOK'S OUTDOORSWisconsin northern muskie zone opens Saturday
Wisconsin's northern zone muskie season opens Saturday, and, despite a late start, the fish are likely to be done spawning in most waters and ready to feed, state fisheries experts say. I think the m...
5/22/13 at 3:28 PM
THE FARM BLEATBirthdays and spinnerbaits
Imagine a future with more birthdays a future without cancer. It never hurts to dream big! The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday May 22 and, with it, the many milestones it ...
5/21/13 at 4:07 PM
HORSE SHOESOrb, Ruffian and the Triple Crown
I didnt bet on Orb, this years Kentucky Derby winner, but I should have. I should have noticed Orb was wearing the colors of one if not the greatest fillies of all time: Ruffian. Then, there would h...
5/17/13 at 10:46 PM
Featured Area Voices
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Company
We have company for a bit. Chance too! Little Elvis and Miney brought their boys. The parental units hadnt been gone an hour when we had our first casualty. Someones Grandparents took them to t...
5/26/13 at 5:05 AM
COURAGE IN THE KITCHEN Jerri’s Mom’s Potato Salad
When I was a boy, Memorial Day was called Decoration Day and was observed on May 30th. I dont remember if my father had the day off from work, but we decorated the graves of my fathers grandmother and...
5/25/13 at 5:23 PM
SHEILA HARSDORF STATE SENATORBudget Committee Approves Enhanced DNA Collection
The State Legislatures budget-writing committee took up the Department of Justices (DOJ) budget on May 23rd and approved the Departments proposal to enhance DNA collection on a bipartisan 13-3 vote. ...
5/25/13 at 10:59 AM
MS SIMPLICITYGet Ready For Summer By Being Prepared
The last days of school are upon us and the trees are almost all leafed out! Finally the calendar and Mother Nature are in alignment! I am shocked as always how fast a school year goes. I ...
5/24/13 at 9:57 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUSTop Home Trends for 2013
Outdoor living areas and screened in porches Some homeowners have taken outdoor living and relaxing to new heights these days. A trend that has started to emerge with more force in the last five ye...
5/24/13 at 8:35 AM
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