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Toni Luzinski of Northwestern Bank holds a sign of customer appreciation.

Northwestern Bank Celebrates 25 years in Boyd

The Boyd branch will celebrate 25 years being part of Northwestern Bank on May 10, 2024. Twenty-five years ago, Northwestern Bank president, Jerry Jacobson, was sitting in his car waiting for his … more

By Kris Bremness | 5/1/24

Jessica Conley is the new owner of the Hill House with husband Christian.

Hill House under new ownership

Monday, April 21 brought a change in ownership for the popular bar and restaurant, The Hill House, on the south side of Boyd. Jessica Conley purchased the successful business from Bill and Betsy … more

By Kris Bremness | 5/1/24

Planting a tree for Arbor Day

On hand to plant a tree Friday April 26, City of Stanley Public Works and the mayor came out to Soo Line Park to plant a tree for Arbor Day. The new tree near the old depot site is an autumn … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Chris Kroeze at the Stanley Theater!

Crowds turned out to see Chris Kroeze at the Stanley Theater April 20, the cars lining Broadway. more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Forward Promotes Three New Officers

Austin Travis has been promoted to Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at Forward. This is in recognition of his growing involvement in the Park Falls area and increased outreach to … more

5/1/24

Now updated for 2024-25, the employee handbook at Stanley-Boyd Schools includes some changes to term definitions, a new ability to carry over personal days, among other changes.

Employee handbook revised by school board

Employee handbook changes are coming to Stanley-Boyd Schools next school year. Approved by the school board at the regular April board meeting, the changes include new opportunities to carry over … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Prom Court 2024!

Taking place Saturday, April 28 at the Barn on Stoney Hill was the Stanley-Boyd Prom. Shown above (back row, from left) are Cole Brenner, Jackson Gindt, King Riley Schad, Carter Isenberger, Jacob … more

Photo by Stephanie Goebel | 5/1/24

Stanley-Boyd Top Ten Announced

Start early, end early. Walking the stage May 10 at 6 p.m. at Oriole Park—unless there’s rain, then indoors—the Stanley-Boyd Class of 2024 will graduate 74 seniors. “It will … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Turning out for the ribbon cutting at RESCO were a host of notables. Shown above from left are Sheila Nyberg, Clark County Economic Development Corporation; Jordan Leifering, project manager, Market & Johnson; Joe Koller, business development manager, Market & Johnson; Chad Schultze, project superintendent, Market & Johnson; Linda Powers, architect, River Valley Architects; Alexis Kringle, project coordinator, River Valley Architects; Tracy Lau, interior designer, River Valley Architects; Andrew Ohman, warehouse supervisor, RESCO; Matt Brandrup, president and CEO, RESCO; Mike Henke, Mayor of Stanley; Jeff Kuhnle, vice president of administration and CFO, RESCO; Roger Wiff, director, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services; Doug Booher, vice president of sales and manufacturer relations, RESCO; Megan Ellenbecker, warehouse worker, RESCO; Charlie Walker, president and CEO, Chippewa Economic Development Corporation.

RESCO Announces Opening of New Warehouse in Stanley, WI

Middleton, WI – Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO), a member-owned, not-for-profit electrical wholesaler and one of the Midwest’s largest full-line distributors of high-voltage … more

5/1/24

Makenzie Estes and her husband, Neil, are excited to be a part of the Stanley-Boyd community and hope to someday have their children attend the Stanley-Boyd Area School District. From left: Makenzie Estes, Laine Estes, Neil Estes, and Elizabeth Estes.

Makenzie Estes- Fifth Grader Teacher at Stanley-Boyd

As the school year draws to a close, educators are faced with the struggles of end of the year testing, the shortened attention spans of students, and completing assignments and tasks. This year … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/1/24

District Administrative Assistant Renee Mahal passes the meeting gavel to Denise Hoffstatter April 22, following Hoffstatter’s reelection to the board presidency.

School board elects new officers

Meeting Monday April 22 in regular session, the Stanley-Boyd Area Schools Board of Education undertook much regular business. First, however, there was organization to attend to. With April election … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Former Chairman Louie Andruszkiewicz (right) raises his right hand as he is sworn in by Clerk Arlene Kodl to serve the Town of Thorp as the new Chairman until April 2025.

Town of Thorp elects Louis Andruszkiewicz as chairman

A special meeting on April 25 was held at the current town hall by the Town of Thorp board members after the surprising resignation of former Chairman Jerry Jacks. After the board accepted the … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/1/24

School shifts pay periods to bimonthly schedule

Stanley-Boyd has new financial software in Skyward Qmlativ, and will soon have a new pay schedule, shifting to 24 periods each year from 26. The move to 24 pay periods is contained in a teacher … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Approximately 50 youngsters grades 3-8 attended the Outdoor Youth Expo sponsored by the Stanley Sportsman's Club this past Saturday at Chapman Park.

Sportsman’s Club Hosts Successful Outdoor Youth Expo

Approximately 50 third through eighth grade youngsters attended the Outdoor Youth Expo held at the Stanley Community Center in Chapman Park this past Saturday. Sponsored by the Stanley … more

By Al Brown | 5/1/24

Mahr takes first in 100 meter dash at Bloomer

Madden Mahr took first in the 100 meter dash at Bloomer, with a time of 11.42. more

Submitted Photo | 5/1/24

Abby Reynolds throws a pitch against Mondovi earlier this month.

Orioles win against Osseo-Fairchild Thunder, fall to FC Crickets

One win, one loss, and an adjusted season record to reflect same. That’s the takeaway from last week in Oriole varsity softball. Facing off with Osseo-Fairchild at home on Tuesday April 23, the … more

5/1/24

Stanley-Boyd varsity golfers off to good start for season

It’s finally warm out, and with that said, it’s golf season. Taking to the front nine at Whispering Pines this past week, the Stanley-Boyd varsity golfers came away with fourth place, … more

By Joseph Back | 5/1/24

Open mic poetry event for National Poetry Month

The D. R. Moon Memorial Library will hold an open mic poetry event with Isabella Gross on Thursday April 25 at 6 p.m. Gross is a professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and will present … more

By Joseph Back | 4/24/24

Oriole boys meet McDonell at home

Meeting McDonell Friday April 19 at Oriole Park, the boys varsity baseball team came away with a win 10-0 against the Chippewa Falls school, bringing their overall record to 2 -5 for the season. The … more

By Joseph Back | 4/24/24

Bailey Sikora heads to first after making contact against Bloomer on Friday.

Oriole girls varsity extends record to 4 -6 overall

Taking to the field last week, the Oriole girls varsity extended their record to 4 - 6 overall, coming away with losses to Thorp (0 - 4), Bloomer (5 -15), and McDonell (0-16). Orioles head coach … more

By Joseph Back | 4/24/24