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Early Literacy Program Helps Build Strong Foundations for Children

WAUSAU, WI– Reading is one of the most powerful tools for a child’s development, helping to build language skills, improve cognitive function, and strengthen emotional bonds with …

Stanley Police Department to purchase new squad

The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of a new 2025 squad vehicle for the Stanley Police Department from Courtesy Truck and Auto in Stanley, replacing the current 2020 vehicle, which will be …

House District 7 office representative at Gilman March 24

Do you live in U.S. House District 7 and have something you want Tom Tiffany to know? A representative from Tiffany’s office will be present for a listening session Monday March 24 at 10 a.m. …
Jeanie Penick warmly welcomed community members and Chamber of Commerce attendees to the Coffee and Commerce event on March 7th.

Coffee, Commerce, and Connections at Faith Evangelical Free Church

Coffee, Commerce, and Connections at Faith Evangelical Free Church By Danielle Boos On March 7, Faith Evangelical Free Church hosted the Stanley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Coffee and …

Courtesy Auto and Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

Stanley-Boyd High School senior Mykel Wirtala has been recognized as this week’s Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week, showcasing not only her athletic ability but her incredible dedication to the …

Plan Commission approves rezoning and variance request for D.R. Moon Memorial Library

A public hearing was held by the Stanley Plan Commission consisting of members Jacob Huff, David Jankoski, James Ericksen, Rick Denzine, Mark Fitzsimmons, Jason Isenberger, and Mayor Mike Henke on …

2025 Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition

At the Stanley City Council’s meeting on March 3rd, a special event vending permit, street use permit, and special event permit for VFW Post 2711 were approved for the upcoming Smoke & Fire …

District approves three year Common Lit agreement

Common Lit has a new three year license at Stanley-Boyd, following action at the Feb. 24 school board meeting. Paid for with Fund 10, the $3,500 per year, $10,500 total program cost gives the …

District approves CESA 10 Service Contract for cooperative educational services

Stanley-Boyd Schools will continue its service relationship with CESA 10. Meeting Feb. 24 in the high school library, the Stanley-Boyd Area School Board renewed a service contract with CESA 10 for …
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Business

Courtesy Auto and Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

In recognition of their outstanding performances, Stanley-Boyd Wrestlers Nevaeh Walters, Sierra Marten, Lillian Fitzl, Koraline Pennala, and Ziva Blair have been nominated as Stanley-Boyd Athletes of …

Government

Stanley City Council advances Library Renovation plans and City purchases

Paul Kluck explains to the Stanley Council his plan for the 7 acres of land that he requested to purchase.

By Danielle Boos At the March 3 meeting, the Stanley City Council approved the grant agreement between the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and the City of Stanley for the …

Council holds special meetings on library expansion

Library Director Elizabeth Miniatt listens to John Thompson, director of the IFLS library system, as he speaks March 6 at the special council meeting.

River Architects will be the builder of the library addition and expansion, following two special council meetings over four days by the Stanley City Council. At the first meeting Thursday at 5:30 …

Community

Stanley-Boyd FBLA students excel in Regional competition, head to State

FBLA is headed to State after competition at Regionals. Shown above (Back row, from left) are Charlie Hoel, Cole Brenner, Riley Schad, Storm Tiry, Eli Lilla, Chezny Harris, Carter Ketterhagen, Seth Zastrow (front row) Brenner Myers, Jacob LaGrander, Trent Christoph, Easton Holmes, Bella Goettl and Brenda Witt.
On Saturday, February 1, Stanley-Boyd High School students participated in the FBLA Regional Conference at St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, where they represented the school with …

Stanley-Boyd Sports Calendar

Friday, March 21 Girls varsity track invite vs. multiple schools at USWP Multi-Activity Center in Steven’s Point at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22 Boys varsity track invite vs. multiple …

SCA Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Bash on March 16th

Get ready for a bit o’ luck and a whole lot of fun! The Stanley Community Association (SCA) invites you to a festive St. Patrick’s Day Bingo event at the Stanley Community Center on March …

Sheriff Hakes warns of car scam

Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes is warning of a scam he was recently made aware of, involving classic cars listed at far below market value. Contacted the morning of Monday, March 3 by a …

Spring already!

With record temperatures statewide Monday, Stanley was no exception. The display at City Hall showed twice the freezing point, a 95 degree turnaround from the negative 31 recorded in January. Along …
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 …
The Seventh grade basketball season was a time for growth, teamwork, and fun. Ten girls committed their time and energy to the sport. Most had never played on an organized basketball team before. …
After an eight year break, Coach Kim Goettl is back to lead the Orioles. Playing for Stout as Kim Caswell from 2001 to 2004 after attending school at Stanley-Boyd, she looks forward to working with …
Climbing the postseason tournament bracket, the Oriole boys varsity score wins against Wautoma and Arcadia, making it to the regional championship. Playing Elk Mound Saturday, March 8 they finished …
Now complete, the present Orioles wrestling season saw many team and individual gains. Orioles Wrestling Head Coach Jake Fitzsimmons reflected on the present season as it comes to a close. …
Education

Karen Hurd stops by Firehouse Friends

Wisconsin State Representative Karen Hurd (center) toured Firehouse Friends Childcare Center on February 14 while FFCC co-owner Deanne Patten advocates for increased state investment and funding for …

Features
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The World of Carz: A Hub for Car Enthusiasts and Collectors

If you’re a car enthusiast, a collector, or just someone who enjoys the nostalgia of childhood toys, The World of Carz in Stanley, Wisconsin is a must-visit. Owned by Thorp resident, Craig …

Opinion
Columns

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 …

My View: Road tripping

My kids have changed. First of all, they aren’t kids anymore. They’re adults. It used to be at this time of the year, we’d be scheming some kind of a family trip. Now, our travels …

My View: Remember Little Fat Boy

I grew up in less politically correct times, to say the least. When I was a kid, you had to do chores, even if it meant walking a five-mile paper route when it was 10 below zero. Your dad pretty much …

My View: Culinary adventures

I’m preparing myself to go on a culinary adventure, to a place I’ve never before been. Our purchases of eggs these days are pretty sporadic. I think we went through one $5.99 dozen of …

My View: Mission accomplished

We took a long, fulfilling journey through the snow Saturday. We had an event planned a few weeks in advance. By midweek, it looked like it may come victim to the weather. Last week, I wrote about …

My View: Weathering the storm

Thinking myself perhaps overly self-important, I may have done something I need to undo. I have, in the past, been unfair to weather people, aka meteorologists, to put it in a way that someone who is …
Web Extras
Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly
The Hechinger Report reports that the University of Arizona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and the Georgia Institute of Technology are among a small group of universities taking steps to change the conversation about the humanities, drawing a connection between the humanities and good high-paying jobs.
Protecting rural immigrant populations from expanding reach of ICE
The Daily Yonder reports that in the northwest corner of Washington State, activists organize to assist local immigrant communities with legal protections against ICE trying to meet the Trump administration's deportation goals.
One way to retain more Black teachers in NYC schools? Black principals, new research finds.
Chalkbeat shares insights from new research that says while Black teachers left their jobs at higher rates overall than other groups, having a Black principal and a critical mass of Black colleagues made them significantly more likely to stay at schools.
Gun sales are plummeting. Here's why
The Trace analyzes the state of gun purchases and ownership in America after the pandemic pushed demand for firearms to record levels.
How to Improve Mental Health in Higher Education
(BPT) - Supporting student mental health in higher education is a growing priority. College life can be very stressful, with challenging academics, financial worries and social pressures — not …