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It appears as if the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and its member schools have never heard the phrase ‘sometimes, less is more.’ If they had, then the members … more
Individual awards came early and often for the Prescott High School softball team at this year’s annual Middle Border Conference end-of-season meeting. Softball coaches from throughout the … more
During the Senate floor session last Wednesday, Republicans signed off on a set of unnecessary and punitive Assembly bills that create additional roadblocks for Wisconsin workers accessing … more
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 Rd FF … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Linda last name: Bjorklund address: 228 Gibbs Street … more
To the editor,   Regarding the recent CAFO controversy, a slight change in wording reveals the truth behind this important issue, i.e., instead of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, the … more
I recently read an article about why the long-running Seinfeld sitcom show was so successful. Why? The critic opined that viewers identified with it because it was ABOUT NOTHING. Well big hairy deal! … more
Right now western Wisconsin is in the middle of a severe housing shortage while prices for existing homes continue to rise. For example, if someone wanted to buy a property in Durand, they … more
Summer road trips. They are truly the best. Some of my best memories growing up are trekking across the country with my mom in her trusty Plymouth Acclaim. Last week I wrote about our mishaps at … more
I read. A lot. Newspapers, of course. Magazines. Books, lots of books. Fiction and nonfiction. Print or digital. Whatever is handy. Now and then I’ve written about a particularly … more
I stood outside and watched the dark skies as the rumble of thunder echoed through the valley. I checked the weather radar which indicated it was raining just over the hill. I could even see the … more
To the editor and Pierce County Board of Supervisors, Recently at a Land Conservation Committee meeting, members heard concerns from the public regarding a large scale CAFO (Concentrated Animal … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Nancy and Doug last name: Weiss address: 1956 Glacier … more
I recently wrote a story congratulating myself for being the last person in Christendom who still writes letters, real letters, the kind you put in a stamped envelope and mail to a friend — or … more
Now is a fantastic time to enjoy everything that nature offers, like navigating the St. Croix River at Kinnickinnic State Park or taking a stroll on the Red Cedar State Trail. That is because June is … more
If you have any doubts about our commitment to dairy, consider the facts. To start with, June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin. Every weekend there are a number of dairy breakfasts around the state. You … more
U.S. consumers are a lot like Atlas, the character in Greek mythology. Atlas was a Titan and they ruled the universe until Zeus, a fellow Titan, joined the Olympians and defeated the Titans for … more
Growing up, summer meant two things: A break from school, which seemed interminable, and the possibility of a cross country road trip. When I turned 15, my mom, best friend Derek (who is more … more
There are many social issues that are gripping America currently. I contend that with the Dobbs decision the most divisive by far is the debate about the access to abortions and restrictions, if … more
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Greg last name: Olson address: P.O. Box 483 city: … more
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