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Detective Mike Davis, played by Luke Hayes, arrests murderer Nurse Withers, played by Paula Knutson, in the Stagehands’ production of “Murder’s in the Heir” Saturday, March 2.

Who’s the murderer? You decide in Stagehands’ latest hit

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Stagehands has another hit on its hands with Billy St. John’s “Murders in the Heir,” directed by Lori Peterson. Luckily, you still have another … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

Valetta and William Schauls in a celebratory toast, in honor of spending Valentines Day together.

Plum City Care Center Chatter: Love grows here

Monday morning came once again and with it, our Monday Movers seated group to start the week off right! Stacey and Noel led residents in easy and gentle exercises, all from the comfort of their … more

By Noel Elsen | 2/28/24

Stage and Screen Productions to present staged reading of ‘10 Out of 12’

RIVER FALLS – Stage and Screen Productions at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will present a free staged reading of “10 Out of 12” March 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanford Syse … more

2/28/24

Classes begin the week of April 15 with group sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon.

Walk On Therapeutic spring riding classes open

RIVER FALLS - Registration is now open for the spring riding sessions at Walk On Therapeutic Horsemanship in River Falls. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings from 6-8 p.m., and … more

2/28/24

Transforming Trash to Art show is a must-see

RIVER FALLS – Do you know what Braart is? Read this article - there’s a lot to learn. The Art’s House in River Falls at the corner of Maple and Main had a Meet the Artist … more

2/28/24

Senior Gathering Place activities

PRESCOTT – Our roller coaster month of weather looks like it is going to continue into March. It sure has kept us on our toes choosing winter wear for the morning and switching to spring coats … more

2/28/24

Pictured (from left) representing Prescott Foundation: Jason Brazzale, Rick Murphy, Chuck Block; representing Prescott Food Pantry, Scott Murphy, Pete French, Jennifer Kathrine. Additionally, representing Prescott Foundation: Holly Randolph, Mike Olson, Lindi Steffan. Not pictured from Prescott Foundation, Miranda Green, Veronica Wittek, Kim Unser, Shayna Reichert, Joan, Korfhage, Amanda Johnson and Julie Ryan. Not pictured from Prescott Area Food Pantry: Marie Magnan, Krista Weber, April Fisher, Jenna Rohl, Roger Boros, Carl Calabrese, Nicole Lenzner & Jessica Schmidt.

Prescott Foundation grants $10,000 to Prescott Area Food Pantry

Prescott Foundation recently granted $10,000 to the Prescott Area Food Pantry Inc. The grant will go towards additional equipment and needs of the pantry's kitchen, such as … more

2/21/24

Prescott Intermediate School students made Senior Gathering Place members valentines for Valentine's Day.

Senior Gathering Place activities

PRESCOTT – Did you miss it? Last week was winter! Or was it? We still have to get through March! But whether spring comes early or we get more winter snow, we know that the Senior … more

2/21/24

Ellsworth Senior Center activities Feb. 21-28

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens ages 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players … more

2/21/24

Spring free clothing exchange set for March 9

ELLSWORTH – The Spring Free Community Clothing Exchange will take place on Saturday, March 9 in the Zion Covenant Church Community Center (201 N. Beulah St., Ellsworth). Drop off your … more

2/21/24

Dr. Connors spoke to Staying Put seniors at the Spring Valley Community Center about his trip to Africa recently.

Staying Put marches into March!

Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring … more

2/21/24

(From left): Senior member Austin Leverton, C/1stLt. Caroline Keller, Cadet Kaden Skorude, C/A1C Seamus Mc Donough, and C/Amn Joseph Szuberski enjoyed the C-130 Hercules ride. Not pictured 1st Lt. James Leverton.

Members of Civil Air Patrol Squadron ride in a C-130 Hercules

Cadets and senior members of the Red Wing Civil Air Patrol Squadron based at the Red Wing Airport in Bay City received a chance to ride along with members of the MN US Air National 133rd Wing on Feb. … more

2/21/24

RF one-acts provide laughs and fun

RIVER FALLS – River Falls Community Theatre and FishTale Players invite you to a night of laughs and good entertainment for their one acts production, "It Must be Something in the Water." … more

2/14/24

Senior Gathering Place activities this week

Many things are going on at the Senior Gathering Place. It is open to all seniors 55 and older. We are located at 1220 St. Croix St., Door 5 at Prescott Middle School. Our hours are Tuesday, … more

2/14/24

Cast members of Spring Valley Stagehands’ “Murder’s in the Heir” include (back row, from left): Edria Nyhus, Kelly Johnson, Sarah Erickson, Makenna Johnson, Merrick Johnson, Nan Becker, Scott Thayer; (front, from left) Luke Hayes, Derek Huebel, Michael Butts, Paula Knutson, Matt Summers.

Stagehands announce theatre season opener ‘Murder’s in the Heir’

SPRING VALLEY – The setting: the dark and gloomy living room of the Starkweather Mansion, a home nestled on an isolated country estate surrounded by woods, on a stormy night. Family and staff … more

2/14/24

Plum City Care Center had a blast last Sunday, Jan. 28 celebrating all our residents who are 90 years old and better! It was fun to see family and friends joining the party and a huge THANK YOU to Jeff Bechel for the wonderful music!

Plum City Care Center: Games, exercise and fun

We’ve been enjoying the mild weather as much as we can but, we know there is still a lot of winter left to go! Our week started strong with Monday Movers seated exercise group where spending … more

By Noel Elsen | 2/14/24

Ellsworth Senior Center activities Feb. 14 and on

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens age 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players … more

2/14/24

Art's House Gallery is located t 127 N. Main St., River Falls, in Riverwalk Square.

Art’s House show is ‘Trash Transformed’

The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Leslie last name: Batt-Lutz address: 121 N Falls Street city: River … more

2/8/24

Senior Gathering Place activities

PRESCOTT – Seniors, did you make it to the Gathering Place last week? The weather is going to continue to be nice for a few days yet so come on over to 1220 St. Croix St., Door 5 and join … more

2/8/24

Fabulous fun in February at EPL

Ellsworth Public Library (388 W. Main St.) has a full slate of events planned for February. On display now: "Print Play" The Art of Rebecca Ford On display now in the Local History Vault: … more

2/8/24