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Stanley Theater to host Chris Kroeze and Derby Dazzle May 3, Dueling Pianos May 10

The Stanley Movie Theater hosted its Easter Free Show Saturday, April 19. Event goers were treated to free showings of Moana 2 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and got to get their picture taken with the …

Martino’s Restaurant hosts April 12 veterans outreach

The Stanley American Legion and VFW held a veterans outreach Saturday, April 12 at 4 p.m. at Martino’s Restaurant in Stanley. Present as well were members of the Boyd Legion, a similar event …

Stanley PD Urges Vigilance After Vehicle Thefts and Vandalism

Between August 30, 2024, and February 19, 2025, the Stanley Police Department received five separate reports of vehicles that had been stolen within the city. Three of these reports were received in …

Stanley Theater to host Chris Kroeze and Derby Dazzle May 3, Dueling Pianos May 10

The Stanley Movie Theater hosted its Easter Free Show Saturday, April 19. Event goers were treated to free showings of Moana 2 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and got to get their picture taken with the …

City of Stanley moves forward with well repairs, farmland leases and road projects

At its April 7th meeting, the Stanley City Council approved a contract with Water Well Solutions for work on City Well #3, located “straight west of the Central Plant,” at a cost of …

Boyd Chamber sets dates for Ringelspiel Days

Ringelspiel Days was the main topic at the monthly meeting of the Boyd Chamber of Commerce held Monday, April 14 at 5:30. The annual event will take place May 23, 24 and 25 at Lotz Park in Boyd. To …
(L to R) Aspirus Stanley Hospital and Clinic Imaging Technologists Brett Michels and Tracy Raske showcase the Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to State Representative Karen Hurd and State Senator Jesse James during a visit to Aspirus Stanley Hospital and Clinic.

Area Legislators Visit Aspirus Stanley Hospital and Clinic

Stanley, WI- Leaders from Aspirus Health recently updated three area legislators on several important initiatives to expand medical services to rural areas of Wisconsin. State Representatives Rob …

Gate repair at Otter Lake

Facing the need to open the sluice gate with ice out, Otter Lake had a cable repair last week. On site Thursday at the dam for Otter Lake were personnel from Chippewa County to control traffic, as …

Easter Bunny visits Stanley McDonald's for a good cause

Families enjoyed a fun and heartwarming event at the Stanley McDonald’s on April 16th as the Easter Bunny made a special appearance from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., posing for photos, handing out eggs to …
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Business

Spring into Stanley arrives April 26

Spring into Stanley arrives at Chapman Park Saturday, April 26. “We are working with the Stanley VFW Post 2711, Legion Post 112, and Stanley Lions club,” event organizer Dean Tinjum …

Government

Committee appointments made at Boyd

Boyd Wisconsin has new committee appointments. Approved at the Monday, April 12 meeting with motion by Trustee Josh Walters seconded by Trustee Casey Dorn, village committee appointments are as …

Voter turnout average in spring election

It was a cold April day, with average voter turnout. “For this type of election it was average,” Boyd Deputy Clerk Jayne Geist said of the 182 ballots cast, with 17 absentee included in …

Community

Cool cars, coffee, conversation at Cody’s Classic Cars

Stanley, WI – April 3rd, 2025 – Local business Cody’s Classic Cars opened their doors and hosted this month’s Coffee and Commerce, bringing together community members and …

Class of 2019 triumphs 46-39 in 2025 Alumni Basketball Tournament consolation game

The Class of 2019 defeated the Class of 2010-12 to win the consolation game Sunday at 2 p.m., with a final score of 46-39. Leading scorers for the consolation game were Lucas Schmelzer (Class of …

Class of 2017 nets championship 78-48 in 2025 Alumni Basketball Tournament

The Class of 2017 defended their title in the 2025 Alumni Basketball tournament this past weekend, defeating the Class of 2022 with a final score of 78 - 48 in the game after 3 p.m. Sunday. Leading …

Stanley-Boyd Sports Calendar

Thursday, April 24 Boys varsity golf match vs. multiple schools at Whispering Pines Golf Course at 4:00 p.m. Varsity softball game vs. Bloomer at Bloomer High School at 5:00 p.m. Friday, …
SCA members, along with other volunteers, organized a carryout dinner for local residents who were unable to attend in person.

Stanley Community Association Serves Up Free Community Dinner

On Wednesday, April 17, the Stanley Community Association (SCA) brought neighbors together with warmth and hospitality during a free community dinner held at Full Gospel Mission Church. Community …
Obituaries
Kenneth Mahalko
Kenneth Paul Mahalko, 82, of Gilman, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at Mayo Health Systems Hospital—Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his family by his side.   Family was …
Kenneth Theirl
Kenneth James Theirl, 78, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Grafton, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family.  Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty (Troz); his sons, …
Aloys Prasnicki
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Aloys (Ollie) P. Prasnicki (85) on February 13, 2025. Aloys was born June 2nd, 1939, in Gilman, Wisconsin to John L. Prasnicki and Helen F. …
Thomas Plass
Former Boyd resident Thomas Plass, 71, passed away Sunday December 29th, 2024, after a short illness.   Thomas was born January 31, 1953, in Chippewa Falls to Leo & Helen (Dietzler) Plass.  He …
Diane Gaughan
Our dear mother Diane “Gibbs” Gaughan sadly passed away on August 30th, 2024, at the age xof 86 after a brief struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a wonderful mother who was always there …
Local sports

Seven seniors sign college sports commitments

Seven Stanley-Boyd seniors recently took the next step in their sports careers, committing to play at the college level on National Signing Day at Stanley-Boyd High School Tuesday, Feb. 4. Among …

Storm Tiry, Cole Brenner recognized for All State Football

Two Stanley-Boyd seniors have been recognized for their football skills in a luncheon at Lambeau Field. Storm Tiry and Cole Brenner were recognized Sunday, February 2 at the Wisconsin Football …
Stanley-Boyd High School student Maiyah Hakes has danced her way into the spotlight as this week's Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week, earning recognition not only for her impressive talent, but also …
The Oriole Track and Field continue to advance this season, traveling to Eleva-Strum on Tuesday, April 15 to take first and second a meet at Gilman cancelled for rain two days later on April 17. …
The Stanley-Boyd High School Track Team is off to a strong start this season, thanks in part to standout freshman Jocelyn Hager, who has been named this week’s Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week. …
The Oriole boys golf season is in swing for 2025. Playing at Bloomer this past Friday were Derrick Lato (48), Carsen Woodcock (44), Brenner Myers (47), Carter Ketterhagen (53), and Ryan Stark (49). …
Education
Above, seniors Jake LaGrander and Aaliyah Allard were named Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes recently, recognized with others in a banquet at Owen-Withee April 2.

Orioles named as Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes

Above, seniors Jake LaGrander and Aaliyah Allard were named Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes recently, recognized with others in an banquet at Owen-Withee April 2. Image courtesy Stanley-Boyd Area School …

Features

Easter Free Show April 19

The Stanley Movie Theater will once again host its annual Easter Free Show Saturday April 19. Showing on the big screen this year is Moana 2, played in two showings at 10:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 …

Opinion
Columns

My View: Maybe put a sweater on

The older I get the cooler I get. I’m not talking about cool, like I was in high school, with my hair feathered back and collar up. I’m talking about temperature. At some point in life, I …

My View:

Back Home

The 1970s were certainly economically challenging times for our country. We went from a recession to stagflation to high unemployment and high interest rates. Time has a way of easing pain, but it …

Financial Advisor

For this month, I want to highlight the insights of my colleague, and good friend Adam Smit, who wrote an excellent article in the past on a great read “The Millionaire Next Door” by …

My View: Skating away

I thought you were supposed to get wiser as you get older. I think I’m getting dumber by the decade. For days last week, weather alerts were popping up on my mobile device alerting me …

My View: Grandma said ‘yes!’

We were invited to the social event of the season Sunday. It was perhaps an event that shows the season of our lives at least. It wasn’t any St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Partaking in …
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Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
Getting involved when your kids are watching digital media can make it an educational experience, rather than just entertainment.
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.