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It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon to be on the golf course. I wasn’t there, but it looked like a nice day. I’m kind of jealous of people who golf. They have this structured block … more
I recently was impressed with a British film about the Nazi bombing of London, which scared the parents and provided a vicarious playground for their children, who excitedly waited for another air … more
  The Pierce County Veteran Service Office is planning to conduct a ceremony to honor and pay tribute to all Pierce County Vietnam Veterans and Surviving Spouses at the Pierce County Fair on … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Brady last name: Penfield address: 617 S Main Street … more
I never had a dog growing up, so watching my kids with their Bagle hound Trapper brings me great joy. This little Beagle/Basset mix is spoiled rotten and the sweetest, cuddliest dog I’ve ever … more
As we bask in the warmth of summer, it's time to embrace the joy of our local county fairs! My childhood memories from Boyceville were filled with anticipation for the Dunn County Fair, where my … more
“Not all heroes wear capes” is an expression you hear frequently to describe everyday folks doing extraordinary things without asking for credit or even boasting about their good deeds. … more
The new Science and Health Sciences Building on campus had its groundbreaking ceremony this week at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. This historic development took several years to come to … more
Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Over the course of my life, I can look back and see how true that statement … more
Author's note: One experience that I will never forget was when I flew with the Navy Blue Angels in 2000. The Blue Angels are in La Crosse for this year's air show, so I am sharing a first-person … more
Many years ago when I was a traveling reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, I had the great pleasure of spending a day with two seniors at Aitkin High School in northern Minnesota. I went to … more
To the editor, In the June 12 letters, Mr. Evenson showed quite a distaste for Mr. Van Orden. Has he ever met the guy? Why is Mr. Evenson showing Van Orden’s shortcomings? And a true … more
To the editor, As reported in the Pioneer Press, according to a Harris Poll 49 percent of Americans believe that the stock market is down for the year when in actuality the DOW, the S&P 500, … more
To the editor, Who is Eric Hovde? He's been referred to by the Los Angeles Times in a recent article as an “Orange County Banker,” yet he wants to convince Wisconsin voters he is one … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: William last name: Hansen address: N8723 1025 St … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Linda last name: Vivoda-Sadée address: 583 Wyngate … more
To the editor, More than a few conservative and centrist Americans now report depression over the gap between their beliefs and values and those of progressives, socialists, and human … more
I admire many character traits in people, especially ambition, perseverance and tenacity. I myself have always enjoyed doing things that people said I couldn’t. I’ve come across a few of … more
I joined millions in watching televised coverage of D-Day’s 80th anniversary ceremonies last week. And I wept. Who didn’t? The dwindling number of centenarian heroes on … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Roald last name: Evensen address: N8777 1090TH ST … more
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