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Angie Whelan addresses the crowd assembled May 15 for the reveal of YB Urban?’s makeover, courtesy of the Wisconsin Main Street Makeover contest.

Future is bright for YB Urban?, Ellsworth’s East End

The atmosphere was electric in Ellsworth’s East End Business District on Wednesday, May 15 and Angie Whelan, owner of YB Urban? at 243 N. Broadway St., hopes to keep the momentum going. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/27/24

Brianna Bucholz, founder of BB Benefit Group and Syngergos360.

Local employee benefits business partners with tech company

A local business owner has embarked on a new business venture, one that has been noticed and highlighted by Yahoo Finance. Brianna Bucholz, founder of BB Benefit Group and Synergos360, has begun a … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 6/26/24

Vino in the Valley, on the edge of the Rush River southeast of Ellsworth, attracts over 30,000 people to their outdoor dining pavilion each season.

Pierce County tourism grows economic impact 7.8% in 2023

ELLSWORTH – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2023 economic impact data, showing Pierce County tourism grew its total economic impact in 2023, generating $63 million and contributing … more

6/20/24

Ptacek’s is headed to River Falls after the purchase of Dick’s Fresh Market and Dick’s Hometown Liquor.

Ptacek’s brings community-driven approach to incoming RF location

Online rumors that swirled about what was happening at the Dick’s Fresh Market and Dick’s Hometown Liquor location in River Falls can be put to rest as Ptacek’s is coming to the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/19/24

Ender Göçmen at the Hudson Farmers Market representing Barbell Coffee.

What is specialty coffee?: Barbell Coffee strives to provide fresh, organic coffee

HUDSON — There are many different types of coffee in the world, from caffeinated to decaf, light roast to dark roast and commodity to specialty. Ender Göçmen, a founder and co-owner … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/12/24

The new owner of Eye Candi, Sierra Abbott (center), is pictured with her family in front of the store, located at 110 Broad St. N. in Prescott.

Eye Candi thrives under new ownership

PRESCOTT— Sierra Abbott is the new owner of Eye Candi, a motorcycle and boating clothing and accessories store in downtown Prescott. "I was born and raised in Prescott," Abbott … more

By Riley Dorau | 6/5/24

Francisco Lugo Valencia and Rose Caulum stand in front of their second Fiesta Rosita location.

Fiesta Rosita opens its doors, brings authentic Mexican food to Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH — When looking for a place to eat in Ellsworth, there are a variety of places to choose from that span many food types. The list just got one name longer, as Fiesta Rosita, an … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/29/24

Easton Bundy hoists a worm he dug from the ground.

How a 2-year-old’s passion sparked a self-service nightcrawler shack

ELLSWORTH — What started off as a 2-year-old’s enjoyment for digging up nightcrawlers has become a local stop for fishers to pick up bait, lures and jigs before they hit the water. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/29/24

Raph and Pat Ptacek with Prescott School District Athletic Director Andrew Caudill at the Cardinal Pump at Ptaceks in Prescott.

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 … more

5/15/24

PPCS technician Matt Bauer (standing/center) delivered white pine seedlings to the fourth graders at Plum City Elementary on Arbor Day.

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 … more

5/8/24

(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.

PCEDC celebrates 2023 award winners

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 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

YB Urban? owner Angie Whelan has been counting down the days to the grand reveal of her shop’s makeover, made possible by a Wisconsin Main Street Makeover grant.

YB Urban? set for grand remodel reveal

ELLSWORTH – When Angie Whelan and her husband Chris were searching for a place to call home, she believes Ellsworth chose them instead of the other way around. Where many saw the East End as a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services unveils fresh logo

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), a trusted name in energy and broadband services, revealed its brand new logo to its membership at the 87 th Annual Meeting on Thursday, … more

5/1/24

Becky Bradburn joined Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services on April 22 as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Industry veteran joins PPCS as CFO

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) announces Becky Bradburn as its next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Bradburn is an industry veteran with a wealth of … more

4/24/24

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the grand opening of the Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services Ellsworth chapel on Wednesday, April 3.

Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services celebrates new chapel

ELLSWORTH – Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services hosted an open house and ribbon cutting with Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday, April 3 to celebrate the completion … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Rush River Brewing taproom, located at 990 Antler Court in River Falls, features 16 rotating selections.

Rush River Brewing celebrates 20th anniversary

RIVER FALLS – Rush River Brewing Co. is turning 20 and will celebrate the milestone Saturday, April 20 with a party to remember. Co-founder Nick Anderson said he’s “kind of low … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Members of the River Falls Rotary Club, including Scott Morrissette, Terry McKay and Linda Yde presented the 2024 Burger Battle award to Tarnation Tavern staff.

Tarnation Tavern wins 2024 Burger Battle!

RIVER FALLS – We're excited to announce that this year's winner of the 2024 River Falls Rotary Burger Battle is Tarnation Tavern! This was one of the tightest battles we've ever seen with … more

4/10/24

This map shows where Danish renewable energy company Bigadan had wanted to put an anaerobic digester in the Village of Ellsworth, off County Road C.

Bigadan withdraws permit application for anaerobic digester

Representatives of Bigadan, the company proposing to build an anaerobic digester in Ellsworth, have withdrawn their special use permit application. The project is no more. According to an email … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24

Ptacek's IGA is located at 1005 Eagle Ridge Drive, Prescott.

Ptaceks Family Market awarded IGA Five Star Honor

PRESCOTT – The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced that Prescott-based Ptacek’s Family Market has been awarded the IGA Five Star honor for achievement in IGA’s Assessment … more

4/3/24

Dave & Chery Dintemann celebrate 20 years of owning Johnnie's Bar in River Falls. The bar is a community gathering spot for many.

Luck O’ The Linehan: Dintemanns celebrate 20 years of owning Johnnie’s Bar

RIVER FALLS – According to American folklore, Thomas Jefferson was sitting at the Indian Queen Tavern in Philadelphia one June evening in 1776. With a pint of freshly poured ale resting in one … more

By Greg Peters | 3/20/24