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Shown above and deeded to the school as forest land and reverting to the county if no longer used by the school, parcel 23005-2021-00000000 was valued at $300,000 to $330,000 in an appraisal shared at the October school board meeting.

School board gets update on Yellow River parcels

The Stanley-Boyd School Board has received an update on two land parcels it owns on the Yellow River. “We previously talked about the acreage we owned north off of Highway S in the town of …

Pumpkin carving at St. Joseph School

Family and parish members joined together to carve over 50 pumpkins and decorate cookies Oct. 24 in Boyd. Submitted photo.

Stanley Chamber welcomes new business

Tru Touch of Broadway, a photography business owned by Josh and Casey Walters, held a ribbon cutting on Broadway Avenue in Stanley Thursday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m., courtesy of the Stanley Area Chamber …

Spring test scores in for Stanley-Boyd

The state test scores are in from spring for Stanley-Boyd. Released to districts statewide earlier this year but then held to give time for review, state test scores paint a picture of …

Veterans Day program planned at high school

The Stanley-Boyd School District will host a Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the high school. The program will be proceeded by a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. in the high school gym, with veterans …

Courtesy Auto & Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

Eighth grader Kaynen Steinbach has made quite the impression this fall on the Stanley-Boyd middle school football field. Known for his hard work and playmaking ability, Steinbach helped lead his team …

Wisconsin members of Congress point fingers as SNAP benefits run out

The clock is ticking before Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be delayed for approximately 42 million Americans in November due to the federal government shutdown. That leaves …
Quartermaster Ben Niedzwiecki led a 21 gun salute following remarks at the flag and flagpole dedication ceremony Friday, Oct. 24 at the veteran’s memorial in Soo Line Park.

Flagpole dedicated at veteran’s memorial

Stanley has a newly dedicated flagpole at Soo Line Park on Broadway, following a dedication ceremony on Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. The flagpole for the American flag was dedicated by David Burzynski …
Wild Bill Ebben with the Stanley Rodeo Committee presents Justin Endru with a check. Justin had a cardiac event in July.  Money will go for medical expenses that have accumulated.  Also pictured is Justin's wife Charlotte, the "Never Alone" organizers,  Kyle and Brianna Plautz, and Wade Davis.

Help for Justin with Rodeo and Truck Pull Donations!

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Business

Stanley has new photography studio

A new family photography business is coming to Stanley. Located at 115 North Broadway, Tru Touch of Broadway is owned by Josh and Casey Walters. A ribbon cutting by the Stanley Area Chamber is …

Government

City discusses water department needs

The Stanley Council met in regular session Monday, Oct. 20. Included in business items was a discussion on ensuring water to city residents, engaged in by council members and city employees. With the …

City posts ad for public works employee with water emphasis

The city of Stanley is in need of a new on-site water operator, following the departure of city employees John Hoel and Jeriame Czubakowski, who helped manage day to day plant operations. Hoel left …

Community

Taking shape on Fourth Avenue

Taking shape on Fourth Avenue, the new addition to the D.R. Moon Memorial Library is well underway. With new windows in put in the old building last month, this week saw finished shoring of the old …

Stanley Theater hosts free Halloween shows

The Stanley Movie Theater hosted free Halloween shows Saturday, Oct. 25, continuing a long tradition in the area. Taking place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively, the free movie showings of the …
Local author Betty Plombon presented her new book “Only in Stanley, Wisconsin” at a book signing Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Stanley Area Historical Society.

‘Only in Stanley’ book signing well attended

A total of 23 people showed up to the Alvin Mortenson room at the Stanley Area Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 26, where author Betty Plombon shared her latest book, “Only in Stanley, …
Attendees had fun playing Business Jeopardy; team 1 took home the victory and each member got a prize of Chamber Bucks!

Stanley Chamber of Commerce hosts Fall Business Social

Stanley, WI — The Stanley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Fall Business Social last Tuesday evening, bringing together representatives from many of the area’s small businesses for …

2025 Regional Volleyball Champs!

The 2025-26 Oriole varsity volleyball team defeated Stratford on Saturday, Oct. 25 at home. Shown above (back row, left to right) are Coach Kristi Springer, manager Ellie Steivang, manager Abby …
Obituaries
Gary Schacht
Gary Ronald Schacht, 80, of Stanley, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept 18, 2025, with his sister at his side after battling heart disease for 10 years. Gary was born June 30, 1945, …
George Pagel
George L. Pagel, age 83, of Thorp, WI, passed away peacefully at his home in the township of Withee on Monday, September 22, 2025. George was born on July 7, 1942, in Thorp to John and Katherine …
Leora Walker
Leora Mae Walker of Spencer, formerly Stanley, passed away September 18, 2025 with her children by her side at Stoney River Assisted Living Facility in Marshfield to be reunited with her husband of …
Jacqueline Berchem
Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Berchem, 85 of Boyd, Wis passed away on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire, Wis. Jackie was born on July 16th, 1940 to Arnold and Iris (Holmes) …
Glenn Smith
Glenn E. Smith, 68 of Stanley, died suddenly on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1956 in New London, WI the son of the late Donald and Kay (Alloway) Smith. Glenn grew up there …
Local sports
Terri Allen, her husband, Jerry and their children and grandchildren make memories as they spend quality time together on a recent family vacation.

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 …
Courtney Spaeth has been competing as a bodybuilder since 2017 when she competed in the figure division.

Local bodybuilder Courtney Spaeth to represent Team USA at World Championship in Tokyo

With a remarkable blend of strength, dedication, and passion, Courtney Spaeth has emerged as a powerful figure athlete in the sport of bodybuilding. For Spaeth bodybuilding is more than a hobby and …
Sophomore Mariah Wehling has been selected as this week’s Athlete of the Week after wrapping up an impressive cross-country season with a standout performance at the Cloverbelt Conference …
The Oriole Cross County team closed the 2025 season this year in back to back events at Rice Lake and Unity High School in Balsam Lake. Top finisher for the girls at Rice Lake was Mariah Wehling, …
The Oriole varsity spikers closed their season Thursday, Oct. 30 at Barron, falling to the Bears in three sets. Taking second in conference behind McDonell before winning the regional championship …
Stanley-Boyd is headed to sectionals for Division 3. Defeating Marathon Thursday at home followed by Stratford on Saturday, the Orioles will advance to play Barron at Barron on Thursday, Oct. 30 at …
Education
Staff and volunteers of the new LifeWise program welcomed families during Tuesday’s open house at Faith Free Church, sharing information about the Bible-based character education classes that will begin Wednesdays after school. From left: Julie Lindgren, Kayla Herring, Tiffany Hubbard, Laurie Thain, Brooke Smasal, Connie Miller, and Maple Grove Pastor Craig Lindgren.

LifeWise Academy introduced to local families at Faith Free Church Open House

LifeWise Academy hosted a well-attended open house at Faith Free Evangelical Church on September 23rd to introduce its new LifeWise Academy location, meant to bring Bible-based character education …

Features
Betty Plombon (right) will hold a book signing for her latest book “Only in Stanley, Wisconsin” on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Stanley Area Historical Society.

Local author releases new book

The Stanley Area Historical Society will host a book presentation and signing on Sunday, Oct. 26, for the book “Only in Stanley, Wisconsin” by local author Betty Plombon. Attendees will have the …

Opinion
Columns

My View: Will the rain hurt the rhubarb?

There’s a guy in the grocery store who is really mad at a guy he works with. It seems the other guy is getting the “cake” jobs, and it really bugs him. This I know because we …

World According to Mark

This happens to be an article which I have found hard to write. It started with a fairly straight-forward line of thinking. I found an article discussing how folks with food allergies have a lot of …

My View: The cure for what ails me

From time to time, as I get older – an older I am getting – I need a break of a few weeks from my weekly message to you fine readers. The inspiration isn’t what it used to be. In …

An Outdoorsman Journal

The pups love their annual weekend on the Mississippi River. Hello friends We call it "The Mississippi." This trip is actually like a religion to the 15 to 23 of us that make it each year and …

Building Character, Leadership, and Lifelong Skills in Every Student

In the Stanley-Boyd Area School District, we believe education is about more than academics. Preparing students for success means helping them grow not just in knowledge, but also in character, …

Building Strong Readers

At Stanley-Boyd, we know that one of the strongest predictors of lifelong success is the ability to read proficiently by the end of third grade. We are proud that our elementary students consistently …
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