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State ballot choices set for November 3

The fall general election arrives in earnest Tuesday, Nov. 3. With early in person voting now in progress, these are the ballot candidates for state executive and legislative branch races. …

Orioles close season against Elk Mound

The Oriole varsity football team took to the field at Oriole Park on Friday, Oct. 16 against the Mounders, coming away with a 33-8 loss. The loss against Mounders removes the Orioles from the …

Three Stanley officers turn in resignations

It was a long one Monday, Oct. 19, as the Stanley Common Council met in city hall, preceded by committee meetings. Starting at 5:15 p.m., the Personnel and Finance Committee reviewed the 2027 …

2027 city budget hearing planned Nov. 16

The city of Stanley will hold a public budget hearing for the 2027 city budget on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in city hall, in order to gather citizen input on next year’s budget prior to …

Courtesy Auto & Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

Stanley-Boyd volleyball player and senior Kelly Lew has made her mark on the Orioles program, reaching two major career milestones this season while continuing to provide leadership on and off the …
Erez Cohen presented at the Highground Oct. 1 on his grandmother’s involvement in the Jewish resistance at Krakow during World War II. Above, the Klingberg family with Cohen’s grandmother second from left.

Highground exhibit on Holocaust open now through January

By Joseph Back The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is currently hosting a major Holocaust exhibition titled “Hidden Voices of the Holocaust,” running now through Jan. 28, of next year. The …

Martino's Restaurant a place for family and fun

Long a local fixture, Martino’s Restaurant has a long history as a place the whole family can enjoy. Started in 2004 by Ron Haas, Martino’s Restaurant was purchased by Megan and John Junker in …

Bill Sennholz Named to WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence

Madison – William (Bill) Sennholz has been recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for his excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. WBA hosted a celebration on …

Building the budget: The pieces are coming together

Several months ago, I wrote about how building a school district budget begins long before our annual budget hearing in October. At that time, many of the numbers we were using were estimates. As we …
Business

Courtesy Truck & Auto Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

The Athlete of the Week this week is Lucy Wundrow. Cross Country Coach Nick Mahr shared more on Wundrow’s accomplishments. “Lucy dropped a minute off her season best time to run 22:21 at the …

Government

Chippewa Clerk of Circuit Court contested

Jennifer Kragness Lee

Continuing election coverage from last week, the Chippewa County Clerk of Circuit Court race is contested this year. Facing off this Nov. 3 for Clerk of Circuit Court are Nate Liedl (Republican) and …

Patten Street update nearing completion

Now paved in Boyd, the Patten Street Rebuild is fast approaching completion.

Boyd, Wisconsin has new trick or treat hours, approved at the Monday, Oct. 12 village board meeting. The board established 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 as official trick-or-treating hours for Halloween …

Community

More than 700 see Mary Poppins Jr.

Where she’s from or where she goes, few are sure. One things is certain: Mary Poppins and company delighted audiences last weekend at Stanley-Boyd High School. Playing in three showings (two …

Stanley-Boyd Community Red Cross Blood Drive fell short of goal

The Stanley-Boyd Community Red Cross collected 51 units of blood on Thursday, October 8, falling short of the goal of 58. There were 11 deferrals, 8 power red donations, 3 walk-ins and a couple of …

1951 Gilman football team honored

Donald "Jim" Kowalczyk of Boyd was recently honored by the Gilman Pirates football team. Players and coaches from the 1950's-1976 were recognized during halftime of the Pirates Homecoming game on …
Submitted photo.

Mackinac Bridge Antique tractor crossing bridge view
The view crossing the Mighty Mac.

Stanley residents take part in 18th Annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, four Stanley locals took part in the 18th Annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing. This was the first time that each of them have crossed the bridge on their …

Stanley Sportsman's Club Banquet

The 2026 Stanley Sportsman’s Club banquet was well attended Sept. 26. 
Obituaries
Jacqueline Bucholz
Jacqueline S. Bucholz 73 of Boyd, WI. passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Services are Pending. Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation …
William S. ‘Willie’ Bielecki
William S. “Willie” Bielecki, age 79, of Thorp, WI, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, WI. A Celebration of Life to honor Willie will be held at …
Eric Scott Mentink
Eric Scott Mentink, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on May 3, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Doris Mentink, …
Fern LaMarche
Fern Violet LaMarche 98 passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Country Terrace with family by her side. She was born in December 24, 1927 at the family home in Stanley to the late Charles and …
Darlene Tieman
Darlene Tieman 1938 - 2026 Darlene A. Tieman, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on October 18, 1938, at the family-run …
Local sports

S-B Class of ‘64 grad breaks record

Allen Stanek, Stanley-Boyd High School Class of 1964, has shattered the national deadlift record at age 79 pulling 402 pounds.
At an age when most people have long since traded barbells for quieter pursuits, Allen Stanek of the Stanley Boyd High School Class of 1964 is rewriting the record books. Competing in the 198-pound …
Shown above (top row, from left) are Allison Sayles, Emily Kletsch, Kaitlyn Liszewski (bottom row) Kylie LaFlex and Natalie Lilla. Missing from the picture is Maci Geissler.

Stanley-Boyd Archery Team headed to Nationals

The Stanley-Boyd Archery Club competed in the 2026 Wisconsin State Archery Tournament at Wisconsin Dells this past weekend, earning a ticket to Nationals. The middle school ranked sixth out of 23 …
The Orioles cross country team completed at the Cloverbelt Conference Championship in Fall Creek Saturday, Oct. 17. The girls team took second place, being composed of Vaida Chwala, Aaliyah Prissel, …
Fresh off a 3-0 crossover win against Spencer last week, the Orioles head into the offseason with a home regional on Thursday, Oct. 24, their record now 21-2 overall and 7-1 in conference. Orioles …
The Stanley -Boyd Orioles traveled to Carson Park Friday, Oct. 9, coming away with a 39-7 loss. Points for Stanley-Boyd were scored late in the fourth with a touchdown by Kaynen Steinbach and …
The Oriole cross country team ran at the Thorp Invite on Thursday October 8. The Orioles rested a few runners with the upcoming Cloverbelt Conference meet coming up on October 17 but were still able …
Education

2026-27 school levy proposed at $5.32 per thousand

Stanley-Boyd Schools has a new proposed school levy, pending ratification at the hearing Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m. The new proposed school levy of $5.32 per thousand in equalized property value …

Features

Courtesy Auto & Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

This week's Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week is junior golfer Carsen Woodcock, a dedicated member of the Oriole golf team who has earned recognition as a Second Team All-Cloverbelt Conference …

Opinion
Columns

One year later: An update on our solar array

About a year ago, I shared that Stanley-Boyd Area Schools had taken an exciting step by installing a solar array to help power our Middle and High Schools. At the time, we talked about why the …

The cost of keeping up with the Joneses

We've all heard the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses." It refers to the tendency to compare our lives, possessions, and financial success to those around us. While it may seem harmless, this …

Sleep deeper: How chiropractic care helps improve sleep quality

You don’t need me to tell you that the majority of humans today are stressed. Every day we are bombarded (mentally and/or physically) whether we notice them at the moment or not. Imagine being on a …

Public education and the American story

As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, I have been reflecting on the role public education has played in the American story. When the United States was founded, education looked …

The role of extracurricular activities in our schools

This winter, it was exciting to follow our athletic teams both during the regular season and into the postseason tournaments. While academics are a central part of what we do, they are only one piece …

Defining Success: The Portrait of a 2031 Graduate

In my previous articles, I reflected on the 2019 Future Search process and the ways we responded to the themes our community identified. The final and perhaps most lasting impact of that work was how …
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