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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 …

Fourth Chairman in two years: Town of Thorp appoints Kodl after Boehlke resignation

The Town of Thorp Board met on June 11 with one noticeable absence—an empty chair left by Chairman Mike Boehlke, who resigned on May 7. His resignation was formally accepted at the May 14 …
The town of Taft has a new website at https://townoftaftwi.com!

Town of Taft launches new website for residents

The Town of Taft has unveiled its new official website, providing residents with a centralized hub for local information and services. Accessible at https://townoftaftwi.com, the site offers a …

Stanley-Boyd FFA wins State Food Science & Technology Career Development event

The Stanley-Boyd FFA Chapter was named the state winning Food Science & Technology Career Development Event Team. Team members include Seth Zastrow, Grace Schmidt, Kira Lato, Allison Sayles, Lucy …

Stanley-Boyd alumna named to State FFA Officer Board

Stanley-Boyd FFA alumna Taniele Ducommun has been named as a Wisconsin State FFA officer. Ducommun graduated with the Class of 2024 and was recently elected to serve as a 2025-2026 State FFA Officer …

Residents and Board Members express concerns over dangerous intersection at MM and G in Town of Edson

At the June 9th Town of Edson board meeting, both residents and board members voiced serious concerns regarding the hazardous intersection of County Highway MM and County Highway G. “I have a …

Class of 1959 Celebrates their 66th Class Reunion

Our reunion was on June 5th at Debbie’s on Broadway in Stanley. Class members attending shown above (front row, left to right) are Sharon Veeser Stanek, Jean Thorpe Tousignant, Judy Taylor Van …

Singing in the rain

Not even the rain could stop Hometown Revival—featuring Michael Unterschuetz, Kim Koepl, and Andy Miles—from filling the Faith Evangelical Free Church parking lot with worship music on …

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 …
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Business

The 2025 Broadway Boutique Fashion Show

The Token Jewelry booth offered custom forever jewelry on-site, adding a personal touch for guests at the Broadway Boutique Fashion Show.

Downtown Stanley was alive with energy June 12th as Broadway Boutique hosted its annual fashion show and celebration. Running from 9 AM until evening, the event combined local shopping, music, food, …

Government

Village of Boyd approves signs at Lotz Park ballfields

The “no dogs” signs could soon come down at Lotz Park, pending an ordinance revision later this summer.

Change is coming to Lotz Park ball field. Meeting Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m., the Boyd Village Board approved signs approved for the new ballpark fence. Motion to allow signs for Little League from …

Boyd Chamber of Commerce meets

The Boyd Area Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10. The meeting was called to order by President Cory Zais. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the first order of business …

Community

Stanley Rodeo arrives in town Friday

The Stanley Rodeo arrives this weekend. Come on out and enjoy the show!
The Stanley Rodeo is coming to Stanley once again, courtesy of PRCA Rodeo and STPR Inc. The Rodeo run continues from Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15 this year. The fun starts Thursday at …

Camp Read S’more kicks off Summer with rainy Beach Day

Camp Read S’more officially launched its summer season on June 12th with a Beach Day event, bringing a splash of summer fun—despite the rainy weather. Encouraging attendees to wear their …
Alessio Venturini (back left) stands for a photo with the U10 soccer team that he coached with Stanley-Boyd Senior Carter Isenberger (back right) in the Lafeyette Parks and Recreation Spring 2025 Soccer League.

Alessio Venturini: From Italy’s soccer fields to Stanley’s sidelines

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 …

Meet Author and Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah L Blum

Neillsville, WI —The public is invited to a special presentation on June 19 from 6-8 p.m. to hear Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah L. Blum discuss her newest book, Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing …
Fourth Grade Winners. Shown from left are Brea LaMarche, Cora Lilla, Lydia Ogle and Kylee Tomkowiak.

Battle of the Books winners revealed

The Stanley-Boyd Battle of the Books competition celebrated the hard work and dedication of its young readers, recognizing top teams from 3rd grade through 5th grade. In third grade, Max Peterson, …
Obituaries
Kenneth Mahalko
Kenneth Paul Mahalko, 82, of Gilman, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at Mayo Health Systems Hospital—Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his family by his side.   Family was …
Kenneth Theirl
Kenneth James Theirl, 78, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Grafton, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family.  Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty (Troz); his sons, …
Aloys Prasnicki
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Aloys (Ollie) P. Prasnicki (85) on February 13, 2025. Aloys was born June 2nd, 1939, in Gilman, Wisconsin to John L. Prasnicki and Helen F. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Oriole Track and Field team is back from La Crosse. Competing Friday and Saturday in the State Meet, the Oriole boys relay team of Jake LaGrander, Madden Mahr, Cole Brenner, and Carson Hodowanic …
Oriole golfer Carsen Woodcock competed in the Sectional at Hayward on June 4. Orioles Head Golf Coach Devon Wenndt shared thoughts after the results. “Carsen played a round of golf that …
The Oriole girls softball season is over. Competing against Fall Creek in a regional May 29, the Orioles came up short, the final score 9-0 in the Cricket’s favor. Orioles head coach Kim Goettl …
Education
Above, seniors Jake LaGrander and Aaliyah Allard were named Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes recently, recognized with others in a banquet at Owen-Withee April 2.

Orioles named as Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes

Above, seniors Jake LaGrander and Aaliyah Allard were named Cloverbelt Scholar Athletes recently, recognized with others in an banquet at Owen-Withee April 2. Image courtesy Stanley-Boyd Area School …

Features
Corey Pahl danced to Michael Jackson’s “Bad” at the May 18 Variety Show.

Stanley-Boyd Drama Club and Choir host Variety Show

It was a packed house Sunday, May 18 at Stanley-Boyd High School, and the Drama Club and Choir put on a variety show. The 2 p.m. show combines previous separate shows by the Choir and Drama Club. The …

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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