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April 29, 2021 | Pierce County, WI – Through a partnership with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Midco is bringing high speed broadband to unserved areas in rural Pierce County. The Wisconsin Broadband Office recently announced its latest round of broadband expansion grants, and Midco was chosen as a recipient.
“Access to reliable broadband is vital, as the current environment has highlighted. As families continue to utilize connectivity for school, work, health care and more, Midco is proud to be expanding our network to address their needs,” said Andrew Curley, Midco’s Director of Government Relations. “As we continue our goal of bringing our services to more of our rural friends and neighbors, we’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with the State of Wisconsin.”
Village Trustee Becky Beissel won the election for village president.Â
Beissel and fellow trustee Michael J. Steele ran to replace Village President Gerald DeWolfe, who retired after three decades of public office.
Unofficial results show that Beissel will become the next president with 287 votes. Steele received 214 votes in the April 6, 2021, election.
After polls closed and results were announced Tuesday night, Beissel posted on her campaignâs Facebook page, âThank you for all the support, kind words and encouragement over the last several weeks. While Iâm excited to have brought home a win; Iâm even more excited that our community is ready for progress and positive change. I said Iâll fight for Ellsworth and thatâs exactly what I intend to do. Now the work begins!â