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Courtesy Auto and Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

This week’s spotlight shines on Dylan Seichter, a dedicated and hardworking Stanley-Boyd wrestler who has been making waves on the mat. As a wrestler with seven years of experience, …

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Finding light in the winter months

Winter can be a challenging time for many, as shorter days and colder weather often bring more than just a chill in the air. For some individuals, these seasonal changes may trigger Seasonal …

Stanley Council Approves Agreement for City Engineer Services

The Stanley City Council has approved an agreement for professional services with CBS Squared at the February 3 meeting. The agreement will provide City Engineer Services on an hourly basis, with a …

SCS announces community donation drive

S.C. Swiderski (SCS) is excited to announce its first-ever Humane Society Donation Drive event in collaboration with twelve humane societies across the state. The Humane Society Donation Drive event …

Chapman Lake Ice Fishing Contest Feb. 15

Ice fishing is coming to Chapman Lake Saturday Feb. 15. Sponsored by the Stanley Sportsman’s Club and starting at 10:30 a.m., the 19th annual Chapman Lake Ice Fishing Contest will include …

Vehicle driver injured in Stanley-Boyd school bus accident

One person is injured after a school bus accident at the intersection of Fernwall Avenue and Cloverdale Road in the township of Worden. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call …

Stanley Council Approves Land for Family-Owned Engine Machining Business

The Stanley City Council approved the sale of approximately four acres of East Park Land on Junction Avenue east of KS Performance at a cost of $6800 per acre to Louie Raffetto at the February 3rd …

2025 Wisconsin Civics Games approach

Think you have good civics knowledge and attend a Wisconsin high school? If that’s you, the Wisconsin Civics Games are soon to debut, with virtual play-off competitions April 9 and 10 followed …

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 …
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Business

Courtesy Auto and Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

Derrick Lato has been named Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance and positive impact on the Stanley-Boyd Archery team. He has quickly adapted to the archery program, achieving …

Government

City Council approves Water Treatment equipment purchase from Water Surplus

Jon Strand of CBS2 explained his recommendation for the filter and softening equipment for the Central Water Treatment Plant to the Council.

At the January 20th Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of the Central Water Treatment Plant filter and softening equipment from Water Surplus for $1,659,550, with an additional …

Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo seeks storage solution at Chapman Park

Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo members request permission from the City Council to place a storage container at Chapman Park.

Members of the Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo (STPR) presented a proposal to the City Council at the January 20th meeting requesting permission to place a 40-foot shipping container from Stanley …

Community

Board given update on district office relocation

Stanley-Boyd High School could be getting a remodeled entryway after school board members heard from CESA 10 on options to relocate the district office Jan. 27. The new office would be located near the current pool area while the entrance would be remodeled to extend into the current parking lot area.
The Stanley-Boyd Schools Board of Education received an update from CESA 10 on the district office relocation at its regular Board meeting Monday Jan. 27. Still in the planning stages with no final …

Orioles compete at Conference tournament in Spencer

The Orioles took to the road this past week, competing in the conference tournament Friday, Feb. 7 at Spencer, moved up for a Saturday snowstorm. Coming out of competition the Orioles placed fifth of …
Wednesday saw students go to McDonell to celebrate Mass with other students and have Rally Day.

Catholic Schools Week celebrated

A fun time was had by all the students at Saint Joseph Catholic School as they celebrated Catholic Schools Week January 26 through February 1. The week started off with some crazy socks, just because …

Stanley-Boyd Sports Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 6 Girls varsity basketball game vs. McDonell Central Catholic at Stanley-Boyd HIgh School at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 Boys varsity basketball game vs. Bloomer at Bloomer High …

Board approves agreement for Rural Virtual Academy

The January enrollment count is in for January at Stanley-Boyd. With 1,069 students present the second Friday of January, the district is up one student from September, at least per estimate. …
Obituaries
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 …
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 …
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 …
Former Stanley-Boyd Wrestling Head Coach Greg Burzynski (left) and current Stanley-Boyd Wrestling Head Coach Jake Fitzsimmons focus on guiding their wrestlers to victory.

Stanley-Boyd Wrestling Program Transitions to New Leadership After Coach Burzynski’s Remarkable 16-Year Tenure

The Stanley-Boyd wrestling program has entered a new era, as longtime head coach Greg Burzynski stepped down in February after 16 years at the helm. Burzynski leaves behind a storied legacy—one …
Racing towards playoffs with an 6-3 conference record, the Oriole boys varsity fell in back to back games, before clinching a victory against Cadott to finish the week. Coming away 67-53 against …
Caitlen Ketterhagen has been named the Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week for her exceptional performance on the court as a key player for the Oriole Girls Varsity Basketball Team. A seasoned player, …
The Stanley-Boyd Orioles took to the mat this past week, competing in a dual Thursday, Jan. 30 at Abbotsford, a dual Friday, Jan. 31 at Somerset, and a girls wrestling invitational Saturday, Feb. 1 …
Coming off a string of losses, the Oriole girls varsity came away with two wins, defeating Cadott 45 - 34 Jan. 28 followed by a win against Thorp 45-33 Jan. 31. Orioles head coach Ryan Wundrow shared …
Education
The annual candlelight rendition of 'Silent Night' is a cherished tradition that is eagerly anticipated each year.

A Night of Music and Tradition:

On December 16th, the Stanley-Boyd Middle and High School Choir and Band came together for a delightful holiday concert as friends and family filled the school auditorium with holiday. The evening …

Features
The World of Carz is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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: 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 …
Every dog used to run deer wears telemetry, so the hunters know
where it is during the hunt and when the hunt is over.

An Outdoorsman's Journal

Hello friends, There is some adversity in this column but all you can do when bad luck hits is do your damage control, take care of business and be happy that you still have a heart beat. This is the …

My View: Typing with Bobby Knight

Many young men in their formative years took time in their school schedule to learn worthwhile pursuits. Me? I learned to type. I was fastest on the keyboard in my class. Other fellows …

"The Financial Report Card: How to understand and calculate your Net Worth"

As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the months ahead. While resolutions often center around health, relationships, or career, focusing on …

First Ice Camping/Fishing Trip

Hello friends, I have been hearing good things about Chippewa County's "Otter Lake" for a number of years but knew absolutely nothing about it until this week. Along with my golden retrievers Ruby …
Web Extras
The Sun's distance from Earth allows it to be habitable for life.
Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new study pushes back.
Only 10%-20% of cacao flowers are pollinated.
Tiny cacao flowers and fickle midges are part of a pollination puzzle that limits chocolate production
Entomologists wonder if the insects currently pollinating farmed cacao are the right ones for the task.
Two lenses might be better than one.
Why do people look into space with telescopes but not binoculars?
There’s really no reason you can’t use binoculars to look into space – and in fact astronomers have been working on doing so for a long time.
Eunice Foote described the greenhouse gas effects of carbon dioxide in 1856.
Scientists understood physics of climate change in the 1800s – thanks to a woman named Eunice Foote
The results of Foote’s simple experiments were confirmed through hundreds of tests by scientists in the US and Europe. It happened more than a century ago.
Crater Lake in Oregon looks brilliant blue because its water comes from melting snow and is extremely pure.
Why is water different colors in different places?
Blue, green orange, brown − water comes in many colors, depending on what’s in it.