Snowflake decorations at Boyd

Up at Boyd, new snowflake decorations in red, green, and white were made possible with cooperation between the Boyd Lions, Boyd Legion, Boyd Chamber, and Village of Boyd.

‘Reclaim the Magic’ event coming to Chapman Park

The second annual ‘Reclaim the Magic’ event will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 from 4-6 p.m. in the Chapman Park Community building. Organized by Reclaimed Tavern owner Tom Larson, the event will offer presents to 250 kids under the age of 14. Money for the gifts was raised with 25 cents of every dollar from food and beverage orders at Reclaimed, through donations from patrons and with a generous contribution from Larson. Nearly $4,000 was raised in total to help spread Christmas cheer. The event promises a night of holiday magic, with Santa and Mrs. Claus with some of their elves on hand. In addition to gifts, there will be free hot chocolate and cookies, and families can take a hayride through the park, which is decorated for Christmas. Larson is pictured above with some of the gifts that have been purchased for the event.

Reclaim the Magic is coming to Chapman Park this December 15. Taking place at the Community Building at Chapman Park Sunday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event put on by Reclaimed Tavern and …

Santa to visit Boyd Legion

Santa and Mrs. Claus with fans at the Village Haus last year. This year’s event will be at the Boyd Legion.

Once again Santa will be making a stop in Boyd! Children will be able to visit and talk with the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the popularity of …

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Two of the Shuster boys, Riley, Trent and and their father
Dick, cooking up a storm at camp.

Return of The Red Brush Gang

Hello friends, This week and next I will be writing to you about the 10 days I spent at deer camp with The Red Brush Gang as we lived in our 18x36 foot shack, hunted hard and most certainly enjoyed …

Stanley Tourism Commission approves purchase of new holiday lights

The Stanley Tourism Commission, made up of Mayor Mike Henke, Alderperson Jacob Huff, former Mayor Al Haas, Robert Allen, Parulben Patel, and Dr. Wayne Hove, convened on Dec. 4 at Stanley City Hall …

Lidya Sturm, a sophomore at Stanley-Boyd High School, brought home a silver medal after participating in the 2024 Special Olympics Wisconsin Bowling State Tournament in Wausau on Sunday. The December …

City of Stanley recognizes Dan Burns for 5 years of service as Wastewater Operator

The City of Stanley has presented to Dan Burns a proclamation of recognition for five years of service to the city as the Operator In Charge (OIC) of the wastewater treatment plant. The city …

Elementary Principal Dean Lew presents to the Stanley-Boyd Board of Education at the November board meeting.

Principal Lew reviews AGR Report with school board

Elementary Principal Dean Lew stopped in to review the AGR report at the November school board meeting. Mandated under Wisconsin State Statute 118.44, the twice a year Achievement Gap Report looks to …

State Report Card overall score 'meets expectations'

The 2023-2024 state report card is in at Stanley-Boyd. As in prior years, the State Report Card score is based on four priority area Scores: Achievement (measuring English Language Arts and …

Stanley-Boyd NHS Students Bring Holiday Spirit to Chapman Park Campground

For the fifth year, Stanley-Boyd high school student and members of the National Honor Society along with NHS advisor Kimberly Halterman (right) recently installed Christmas lights and decorations at …

Stanley City Council members adopted the 2024 Mill Rate for the City of Stanley at the Monday regular meeting. From left: Alderpersons Ben Wald, Mark Fitzsimmons, Josh Seidl, Jason Meyer, and Mayor Mike Henke

City of Stanley approves 2024 Mill Rates

The Stanley City Council adopted resolution 2024-028 to set the 2024 mill rate for the City of Stanley-Chippewa County at $13.51 at the Dec. 2 evening meeting. The council also adopted resolution …

Stanley Police Work to Handcuff Hunger

Officer Andrew Holty was at Hansen’s IGA Wednesday Nov. 20 as part of the department’s Handcuff Hunger initiative, in which they collect non-perishable food items for the food pantry. Now …

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Forward Bank Donates $115,000 to DR Moon Memorial Library for Generations of Learning and Community Connection

Forward Bank has announced a significant $115,000 donation to the DR Moon Memorial Library, supporting its efforts to enhance learning opportunities, foster connections among residents of all ages, …

Government

Stanley Council adopts 2025 General Fund Budget

The Stanley City Council held a public hearing on November 18th to review the proposed 2025 general operating budget during its regular meeting. Mayor Mike Henke announced that the budgeted …

Town of Thorp holds November 13th Public Budget Hearing

The Town of Thorp held a Public Budget hearing on Wednesday, Nov 13 to provide a summary of the proposed 2025 budget. “The levy isn’t going up, is it?” asked Resident Ray Jacks. …

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Community

Coach Brody Mahr (left) and his son Madden pause for a moment of reflection after the final WIAA 2024 Boys Football Tournament playoff game in Maple, WI.

Stanley-Boyd Assistant Coach Brody Mahr reflects on All Conference Award, football

In a season marked by dedication, leadership, and unparalleled commitment, Brody Mahr, assistant coach for the Stanley-Boyd Orioles Football Team, has been named the 2024 Cloverbelt Football …

56th Annual Santa Free Show at the Stanley Movie Theater!

The Stanley Movie Theater will host their 56th Annual Santa Free Show on December 21st at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, featuring The Wild Robot, an animated adventure about a robot who awakens on a remote …

Stanley-Boyd High School Choir performs at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

On December 8th, the Stanley-Boyd High School Choir delivered a beautiful performance of Christmas carols at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The choir, under the direction of High School Music …

SCA Light Competition Voting to open December 13th

The Stanley Community Association (SCA) is inviting local residents to participate in the annual Light Up The City Light Competition by voting from December 13th through December 17th for their …

Filled to Overflowing

For those who don’t know, there’s an icy curb, with more ice than it otherwise should have, located on the north end of town at Madison and Ninth. Another ice patch on Jefferson and …

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 …

Timothy Galvez

Timothy Jeffery Galvez, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, and friend to many passed away on July 1, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Houston Texas. He was born on August 21, 1979, in …

Mark R. Headrick

Mark R. Headrick, 63, passed away suddenly of natural causes. He was born on March 30, 1960 to the late Raymond and Bette (LaMarche) Headrick. Mark grew up in Stanley and graduated from Stanley-Boyd …

Edward J. 'Red' Nayes

Edward J. “Red” Nayes, 83 of Stanley, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital-Wausau with his family by his side. He was born on June 8, 1940 at the family home in Lafayette to the late …

Rose Leja passes at 91

Stanley-Boyd lost a well-known and much-loved citizen when Rose Leja, 91, passed away unexpectedly on August 12 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A bartender for over 50 years at local bars, Leja was among …

Koenig steps down as Orioles head football coach

The end of an Oriole sports era came quietly Monday, as Jeff Koenig stepped down as Orioles head football coach. Koenig, who took over as head coach in 2004 after Coach Jim Brinker stepped down, has …

Terri Allen served as an educator in the Stanley-Boyd Area School District for twenty-three years and currently works as a substitute teacher within the district.

Honoring a Legacy of Leadership

For over two decades, Terri Allen has dedicated her career to shaping the lives of students in the Stanley-Boyd School District. A teacher for 23 years, Allen made a lasting impact on countless …

Stanley-Boyd Schools Winter Sports Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 12 Girls varsity basketball game vs. Cadott at Stanley-Boyd High School at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Boys varsity basketball game vs. Fall Creek at Stanley-Boyd High School at …

Oriole wrestlers return from Black River Falls

The Oriole varsity wrestling squad headed to Black River Falls Saturday, Dec. 7 for the start of the wrestling season. Orioles Head Wrestling Coach Jake Fitzsimmons, taking over this year from Greg …

Oriole girls defeat Ladysmith, Elmwood/Plum City

Coming off a 43-30 loss to the Blackhawks, the Orioles bounced back this past week, notching two wins and a loss to bring their record 2-4 overall this season. Defeating Ladysmith 54-51 Monday, Dec. …

Girls varsity falls to Blackhawks 43 - 30

The Stanley-Boyd girls varsity met the Owen-Withee Blackhawks at home Tuesday, Nov. 26, falling 43-30. Orioles head coach Ryan Wundrow shared thoughts after the game. “We played a very good …

Education

Shown above from left are Alissa Messing, Seth Zastrow, and Caroline Johnson

Stanley-Boyd students make an impact on Make A Difference Day

On November 1st, Stanley-Boyd students united to take part in Make A Difference Day, an initiative aimed at encouraging community service and civic engagement. Students engaged in various activities, …

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Cassidy Kodl was inspired to dance by her older cousin, Gracie Jo McManus, who was a dancer. She also comments, 'I was inspired by my mother’s deep love for classical music!'"