Submitted by Nate Boettcher, Board Chair
ELLSWORTH, WI – The Pierce County Economic Development Corporation (PC EDC) welcomes Lauren Highfill as its new Executive Director.
Lauren comes to the EDC from the city of West Concord, Minnesota...
with Tom Meyer/Francine Rudesill
TOWN OF MARTELL, WI – Along the roadway south on Highway 63, stands one of the last remaining pieces of the early days of Martell – The Martell Schoolhouse. According to P.M....
PIERCE COUNTY, WI – In March of 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) allocated a portion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for a new one-time grant program – combatting social isolation and...
Submitted by ReadyWisconsin
MADISON, WI – Some disasters cannot be avoided, but by taking time to plan and prepare, their impact can be reduced. Gov. Tony Evers declared “September as Preparedness Month in Wisconsin” to...
with Jean Spletstoser
SPRING VALLEY, WI – Twenty-eight years from the day she started, Deputy Jean Spletstoser has officially retired. On Monday, August 12, several members of Jean’s family, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office employees, and even...
Submitted by Debby Walters
BALDWIN, WI – Pickleball is alive and well in the Baldwin area. The courts at Millpond Park are used most mornings by members of the Baldwin Area Pickleball Association (BAPA). It is...
TOWN OF GILMAN, WI – In 2019, it became public knowledge that Ranger Power, developer of the Western Mustang Solar Project had been contacting interested landowners in leasing land for a large-scale solar project. The...
TOWN OF MARTELL, WI – Nestled in the winding curves of the Rush River, unlike several other boom towns in Pierce County, Martell still exists today. Although few businesses of the past remain, many residents,...
Submitted by 2024-2025 Syttende Mai Queen Katelyn Gustafson
WOODVILLE, WI – Hey Woodville! On Sunday, August 25, the Syttende Mai Royalty went to visit Cumberland, WI for Rutabaga Fest!
We attended the Queen’s Tea where we met...
BALDWIN, WI – Nestled in the countryside of rural Baldwin, lies a new and exciting educational experience for all ages – Safari Country Drive-thru Animal Park.
Diana Rickard, Owner of Safari Country, was raised on a...