Columns - Pierce County Journal

My wife has mentioned that the worst part of growing up without a father (her parents divorced when she was seven) was that two years prior the family had moved from the “home farm” to … more

By Dave Wood | 5/18/23

Op ed: What would River Falls be like without the University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

Inspired by the question “What would Wisconsin be like without its 13 public university campuses?” that UW System President Jay Rothman has been asking, I am now posing that question to … more

By UWRF Chancellor Maria Gallo | 5/18/23

From the editor's desk: A Mother's Day lesson

I’m not going to lie. I learned not to expect much fuss on Mother’s Day. Since becoming a mom and stepmom, it’s been forgotten by my family a few times. I realize children … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/18/23

Capitol Report: Gallagher raises profile on China, defense issues

Thirty-nine-year-old U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher has only been in Congress since 2017. Yet, Democrats didn't oppose him in his 2022 reelection race. He rolled to a big victory in the once swingy 8th … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/18/23

Rep Petryk: Bridging the digital divide, promoting broadband expansion in WI

Broadband development is important to Western Wisconsin’s economic growth, educational prospects, and overall quality of life. Legislators, like me, want to bridge the digital divide and ensure … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 5/18/23

Letter to the editor: Book banning attempt

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Jim last name: Camery address: W11860 County Road FF … more

5/11/23

SCEDC column: No IOUs to moms

Sunday, May 14 is a big day for moms. It’s an even bigger day for sons, daughters, in-laws, and outlaws to come through in the clutch. The term clutch is as subtle as Effort vs. Results, … more

By Bill Rubin | 5/11/23

Your Right to Know: Bill to fix records problem deserves support

A unanimous voice vote by the Wisconsin Senate on a piece of legislation is a rare occurrence. But that’s what happened on April 19, when state senators approved a bill to undo a decision by … more

By Beth Bennett | 5/11/23

Woodworking again: A tribute to my aunties

With my wife and me bereft of both mothers and offspring, Mother’s Day somehow gets swept under the rug in our household. But as the nostalgia of old age creeps over us, I think more and more … more

By Dave Wood | 5/11/23

From the editor's desk: Broken promise, broken hip

Mother’s Day isn’t going to go exactly as we had planned this year, but we will make it a great day nonetheless. I had grand plans of taking my mom and daughter to a Mother’s … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/11/23

The Capitol Report: Wisconsin, national experts predict recession

A lot of the economic stats are very, very good. Record low unemployment. Unprecedented state budget surplus. Resilient consumer spending. Easing of pandemic-era shortages, inflation, housing … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/11/23

Woodworking again: Milk haulers and creameries

Over the years my friend Charlie Vanasse and his late father Ted have provided me with a cornucopia of historic lore from western Wisconsin. Recently, Charlie, who lives on the family farm, just … more

By Dave Wood | 5/4/23

Petryk column: It’s capitol tour season in Madison

As spring arrives this month, your State Capitol in Madison begins to buzz. This shift in weather heralds the start of a period in which thousands of students from across the state flock to Madison … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 5/4/23

SCEDC column: Ant vs. grasshopper

Residents in Wisconsin’s St. Croix Valley are high achievers on several fronts, including academic advancement and high earning power. It starts at an early age. Kiddos learn their ABC’s … more

By Bill Rubin | 5/4/23

May 1 is Law Day: Help us support the cornerstones of democracy

Democracy and the rule of law seem to be in retreat throughout the world: not only in Iran, Russia, and Hong Kong but also in countries such as Mexico, Poland, and Hungary. What has happened to … more

By Margaret Wrenn Hickey and Larry J. Martin | 5/4/23

From the editor's desk: We have to start somewhere

I try to be a positive person, but sometimes it’s hard to feel positive. Especially with the events occurring around our nation, county and towns. It seems like every day brings another story … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/4/23

Back home: A surprise spring lesson

I’m putting the blame squarely on Mother Nature’s shoulders, but it’s happening again this year, despite my best efforts to prevent it. Despite a brief tease of spring … more

By Chris Hardie | 5/4/23

Sen. Smith: We have become uncomfortably numb

There are many issues that grab headlines. Too often the hot topics hold our attention for a day or two and then are relegated to the back pages or disappear entirely. These are the issues that … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 5/4/23

Woodworking again: Horticultural economics

The snow has disappeared from our garden and I’m aching to get in and plant lettuce, but BW shouts “too early!” and I have to be content with remembering garden adventures of years … more

By Dave Wood | 4/27/23

Rep. Petryk Spring Budget Survey now online

The debate over Wisconsin's budget and the state's priorities for the following two years has already begun. My goals in this budget are to continue to support our excellent schools, maintain … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 4/27/23