š± How one Ellsworth officerās heroism and board decisions shape your streets
Ellsworth, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readHi there, Ellsworth! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How one Ellsworth officerās heroism and board decisions shape your streets
- How new grants will boost safety in Ellsworth schools this year
- Can the Ellsworth Hubbers turn home-field advantage into a state run?
Also on today's calendar: Tech Time @ EPL and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 55.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ellsworth officer recognized for lifesaving efforts (piercecountyjournal.news) ā An Ellsworth police officer was honored for quick CPR that helped save a residentās life, while the Village Board tackled several big-ticket decisions on streets, utilities, and finances. Leaders approved a temporary pause on new data centers, reviewed a tight but improving budget, funded future WIS 65 resurfacing, and advanced multiple infrastructure fixes around town. 
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ā¢ Pierce Pepin Cares Awards $4,300 in Third-Quarter Community Grants (piercecountyjournal.news) ā Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, based in Ellsworth, has awarded $4,300 in third-quarter community grants, including $2,000 for Ellsworth Police to buy āStop the Bleedā kits for local schools. Other grants support grief assistance for cooperative families, services for Pepin County survivors, and transportation help for seniors and disabled residents in nearby communities, with the next application deadline on Sept. 15. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Everything to know ahead of the WBA playoffs (piercecountyjournal.news) ā Ellsworth baseball fans have plenty to cheer about as the Hubbers not only reached the WBA Division B playoffs but will host the State Finals bracket Aug. 14ā16 if they win their pool. The article breaks down matchups and records for Ellsworth, Elmwood, Plum City, Bay City, and other Pierce County teams, helping you plan which postseason games to follow or attend. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Ellsworth
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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St. Francis Golf Tournament ā
Ellsworth Country Club, W6920 Golf Course Ln, Ellsworth
4:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Weekend Tastings at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery ā
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery 232 N. Wallace St. Ellsworth, WI 54011
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Bethel's Basement Blessings ā
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Bethel Covenant Church W8405 County Road KK Ellsworth, WI 54011
10:00 am -
Tech Time @ EPL ā
Ellsworth Public Library, 388 W Main St, Ellsworth
10:30 am -
Bingo for the River Falls Youth Hockey Association ā
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce West Wind Supper Club 709 N. Main Street River Falls, WI 54022
7:00 pm -
Bethel's Basement Blessings ā
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Bethel Covenant Church W8405 County Road KK Ellsworth, WI 54011
11:00 am -
Pierce County Fair ā
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Pierce County Fairgrounds 364 North Maples Street Ellsworth, WI 54011
8:00 am -
Ellsworth Farmers Market
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Adjacent to East End Park on Cross Cut Street, Ellsworth, WI 54011 **Due to the East End construction project, the Ellsworth Farmers Market will relocate to the Ace Hardware parking lot (137 E. Main Street) in July for the remainder of the season.
4:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
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š Events Nearby
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High Tea ā Lavender Bluff Farm ā
Lavender Bluff Farm, W11976 WI-35, Stockholm
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Friday Night Music by Zeb Sears + Non-Profit Raffles! ā
Johnnie's Bar, 116 N Main St, River Falls
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Finding Your Inner Voice Meditation ā Lavender Bluff Farm ā
Lavender Bluff Farm, W11976 WI-35, Stockholm
11:00 am -
Finding Your Inner Voice Meditation ā Lavender... ā
Lavender Bluff Farm, W11976 WI-35, Stockholm
11:00 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some propertiesā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Last August, heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of southeastern Wisconsin, reminding us how quickly floodwaters can impact homes, businesses, and communities.
While no one can predict when the next flood will happen, you can take time now to understand your insurance coverage. It's important to know thatā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in River Falls. Apply here.
- COH Holdings posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellsworth here.
š Nearby News
River Falls
- Frederick Anton Stein (wwisradio.com)
- Nature photographer Amy DeLong featured in new exhibit at EPL (piercecountyjournal.news)
- Francis Cobian (whbl.com)
Hudson
- Celebrating 25 Years: Confluence of Communities Comes to Freedom Park Aug. 8 ā KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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