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Roger Slowiak appointed First Supervisor at Town of Thorp Board Meeting

At its July 9th meeting held at the Town Hall on Center Road, the Town of Thorp Board appointed Roger Slowiak as the new First Supervisor. The appointment comes after former First Supervisor Bob Kodl …
The Stanley Sportsman’s Club has enclosed a pavilion at Chapman Park.

Stanley Sportsman's Club shares update on pavilion renovation

Frank Dusick of the Stanley Sportsman’s Club appeared before the Stanley City Council on July 7th to provide an update on the newly renovated Stanley Sportsman’s Club Memorial Pavilion in …

44th Annual Charcoal Chicken Dinner July 20 at Otter Lake

The Otter Lake Booster Club will host their 44th Annual Charcoal Chicken Dinner on Sunday, July 20 at the Otter Lake Day Use Park at Otter Lake. Included in this year’s dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 …

Stanley Lions 51st Annual Watermelon Fest July 27

Mark your calendars if you haven’t already. The 51st Annual Stanley Lions Watermelon Fest is coming to Chapman Park Sunday July 27. With 51 years of watermelon based fun, this year’s …

Boyd Chamber meets

The monthly meeting of the Boyd Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday, July 8. After the Pledge of Allegiance, new members were welcomed and the secretary’s report was given. There was a nice …

Highway H crash claims life of Thorp man

A two vehicle crash on Highway H Saturday, July 5 claimed the life of 19 year old Ayden Nicpon of Thorp. With the crash still under investigation as of Friday, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s …

City Council reviews administrator authority, hiring procedures

The Stanley City Council held a wide-ranging discussion during its July 7 meeting at City Hall regarding the role and authority of the City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer and recent concerns …

Parking frustrations lead to proposed changes in Bike Path Plan

At the Stanley City Council meeting on July 7, Mayor Mike Henke addressed ongoing discussions about the city’s bike path project, as well as concerns raised by residents over proposed parking …
Several Adirondack chairs were generously donated by the Thorp Tourism and Area Chamber of Commerce, while the new lounge chairs were purchased by the City of Thorp to enhance visitor comfort at the Aquatic Center.

Thorp Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season with Upgrades and Exciting Events

Thorp’s outdoor swimming facility is making a splash this summer—complete with new amenities, expanded programming, and improved policies to better serve the community. Located at 300 S. …
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Business

Courtesy Auto & Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

Senior sprinter and relay standout Madden Mahr has been named Stanley-Boyd's Athlete of the Week following a dominant performance at the Western Cloverbelt Conference Championships. Madden clinched …

Government

Stanley City Council approves pump replacement for Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Operator in Charge Nick Martin provided the Stanley City Council with a detailed overview of the basement pumps’ critical function in maintaining continuous recirculation of return activated sludge (RAS) within the treatment process during the June 24th  facility tour. From left: Alderperson Keith Samuelson, Alderperson Ben Wald, Aiden Henke, Alderperson Terry Metzger, Maggie Keeku, Martin, and Mayor Mike Henke.

At its July 7th meeting, the Stanley City Council approved a critical infrastructure upgrade for the city’s wastewater treatment facility, authorizing the purchase of six new basement pumps and …

Tiffany and Van Orden vote for budget bill

Congress passed H.R. 1 last week, voting for it 51-50 in the Senate and 218-214 in the House. The budget reconciliation bill, known as “One Big Beautiful Bill” by its supporters and H.R. …

Community
Brooke Smasal won the VFW/Legion Raffle for the second year in a row, taking home $585. Shown above from left are Joe Kiebles, Bruce Wozniak, Brooke Smasal, and Ben Niedzwiecki.

Independence Day Celebration

Sometimes it’s prudent to postpone a day—and sometimes the weatherman is right! Delayed for rain to Sunday, July 6 with the exception of bucket raffles at 5 p.m. Saturday in the community …

SB football players to play in WFCA game July 19

Four Stanley-Boyd players are set to play in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) game Saturday, July 19 at 12:00 p.m. in Titan Stadium at UW-Oshkosh. The annual charity event put on by …
Concessions were open and staffed Thursday by Little League parents and volunteers.

50 years of Boyd Little League!

Now 50 years on and still going strong, Boyd Little League held its annual Family Fun Night Thursday, July 3. With concessions open at Lotz Park and tournament play starting at 6 p.m., attendees to …
Cassidy Kodl (right) is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of the American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky, who was elected Chief Justice on July 1, 2025.

Stanley-Boyd's Cassidy Kodl elected Lieutenant Governor at Badger Girls State

Soon to be Stanley-Boyd High School senior Cassidy Kodl was elected Lieutenant Governor at the American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS), a civics and leadership program held annually at …

Legion baseball still ongoing at Oriole Park

There’s still a limited time to catch Legion baseball before the season is over. After several recent rainouts and a game against Altoona Monday night that finished 18 - 7 in Altoona’s …
Obituaries
Richard Mentink
Richard Mentink passed in peace on July 7th. He was a Korean War vet. Rich was a father of three. Grandfather of six children. A great-grandfather of 16 children and one great-great grandchild. …
Pat Leech
Patricia N. Leech, 85 of Stanley, died on July 7th at the Country Terrace under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on July 27, 1939 at her families’ home near Jump River to the late Roland …
Ayden James Elvis Nicpon
Ayden James Elvis “Ticky” Nicpon was born on May 25, 2006 in Chippewa Falls, WI. Ayden had just turned 19 and had so much planned for his future. His job here on earth was complete, and God …
Dean Lauer
Dean T. Lauer, 74, of Stanley, passed away at his home on June 21, 2025. Dean was born on December 30, 1950, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley to George Sr. and Anna (Scharenbrock) Lauer. A …
Gina Buhr
Gina H. Buhr, 104, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls under the care of Heartland Hospice. Gina was born May 21, 1921, in Stanley, the daughter …
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 …
Taking place July 14 and 15 at Oriole Park, the 2025 UW-Stout football camp gave area youth a chance to develop their skills under the guidance of professionals. The event open to grades 5 to 12 cost …
Legion Baseball is back at Oriole Park, courtesy of the American Legion. With four games already played at Fall Creek, Elk Mound, Bloomer , and altoona, the upcoming game and opponent schedule for …
When 17-year-old Alessio Venturini laces up his cleats, he’s usually preparing for fast-paced matches on the sun-soaked fields of northern Italy. But this spring, the foreign exchange student …
Kelly Lew, a junior at Stanley-Boyd, delivered a standout performance on the softball field this season, and her combination of leadership and athleticism has earned her the title of Athlete of the …
Education

District hears seclusion and restraint report

The 2024-2025 Seclusion and Restraint Report is in for Stanley-Boyd. Mandated under the 2019 Wisconsin Act 118 and applying alike to students with and without disabilities, the law requires that …

Features
Brittany Reinhart

Brittany Reinhart is new Country Terrace Director

Country Terrace has a new facility director. The 16 bed assisted living facility at 804 Pine Street in Stanley recently named Brittany Reinhart to the post. Originally from Northern Wisconsin but now …

Opinion
Columns

The "Turtle" Flambeau Flowage

Hello friends, This week I spent three days camped on an island on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with my golden retriever Red. This trip was a bit unique as I hit some pretty harsh weather but still …

My View: The path to excellence

One morning each week, my alarm goes off much earlier than usual, and I leave the house early for work. The best thing about getting going at that time is the great AM radio that you can dial in from …

My View: There’s only one of me

I think I’m actually being too good of a husband. I may have gone above and beyond my husbandly duties. Problem is, I’m hoping I don’t have a hard time getting things back to the …

My View: Embodies the spirit

I’m envious of people who have artistic talents. A few software versions ago, I felt I could hold my own in graphic design. A few years back, however, I alerted anyone who needed to know …

My View: It better be covered

I lived through the heart attack that, thankfully, wasn’t. Some background: By virtue of winning, or losing, the genetic lottery, I landed firmly on the McLoone side. Men are bald, carry a …

It better be summer now

I don’t know how it happened, but somewhere in the last couple months, I turned into an old man. Winter, I believe, aged me. I feel like I went into it with at least a little vim and vigor. …
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