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Service call coincides with Thorp Firemen’s Ball

It was all hands-on deck when a service call came into Thorp Area Fire and EMS Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m. Unfortunately, it was too late once firefighters got on scene. “There …

Stanley Truck Pull and Rodeo thanks Stanley Fire Department with donation for fire and EMS needs

Spaghetti Dinner at St. Peter’s March 12

Fundraiser for St. Joe’s School March 5

Crime

Take a Stand Against meth this March 15

Take a Stand Against Meth, a non-profit organization launched to reduce the impact of methamphetamines in Chippewa County, is hosting a town hall on March 15th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Stanley …
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Business

Appearance of counterfeit cash in area prompts warning by Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department

‘Bad money drives out good,’ as they say, and with that in mind the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department has an important heads up regarding the local supply of $100 bills: check …

Government

Police, public works reports list new developments

Bimonthly reports are in, and the news from public works includes a skid steer delivery, as well as a failing culvert.“I spoke with our salesman from Bobcat and he said the new skid steer will …

Community News
Obituaries
Shirley Ann Oyama
1937 – 2023 Shirley Ann Oyama, 85 of Mesa, Ari., formerly of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1937 in Stanley to the late Adolph and Martha (Rossow) …
Ardis Bloom Swenson
1927 – 2023 Ardis Bloom Swenson, 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2023. She lived a long, full life, was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Ardis was born on the family …
TSgt. Rodney Samplawski 1958 – 2023
Technical Sergeant, Rodney “Ski” E. Samplawski, Retired U.S. Air Force, was born on Nov. 7, 1958, in Columbus, Wisconsin. He was called to be with Our Lord on Jan. 22, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. …
Judy K. Simon 1959 – 2023
Judy K. Simon, 63, Stanley, passed away peacefully at Oakbrook Nursing and Rehab Center on January 31, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on June 9, 1959 at Victory Memorial Hospital …
Carol J. Bourget 1939 – 2023
Carol J. Bourget passed away peacefully at the Homeplace in Stanley on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1939 to Casper and Anna (nee Paul) Stangret in Chippewa Falls. Carol …
Local sports

Burzynski headed to state a second time

Breckin Burzynski is headed to state—again. The Stanley Boyd wrestler earned his spot by defeating Derek Zschernitz in the third place match for the 132-pound weight class at Amery on Saturday. The …

Oriole wrestlers finish season third in conference

“As far as the season itself-I think it went well. We finished 3rd in conference duals with an 8-2 record and also 3rd in the conference tournament. That’s not bad considering we only …
The Oriole boys varsity basketball season is over for this year, after the Orioles fell to Wautoma 83 - 70 on Feb. 28. The result brings to a close a season that saw the boys varsity ranked sixth …
Loyal. Photo submitted. The Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Free Throw Contest at the Stanley Boyd High School Gym on Sunday, February 19th beginning at 4 pm. Boys and Girls ages 9-14 …
The Stanley-Boyd girls varsity soared above Greenwood on Thursday, Feb. 16, bringing a good end to the current regular season as they triumphed 52 – 41. The team ranked seventh in the Western …
The game, must go on—even if there’s a little snow outside. Convening in the high school gym Monday evening the Stanley- Boyd boys varsity played Marathon, the score 21 -29 at half before ending …
Education

The Library Director's Report

Hello and welcome back to our monthly library column! I hope everyone is staying warm and dry in all these storms we’ve been having recently. The library board meets on the second Wednesday of …

Features

Stanley Correctional Institution celebrates 20th Anniversary with a packed house

The Stanley Correctional Institution had a packed house in attendance on Wednesday morning for its 20th Anniversary. Warden Chris Buesgen delivered a heartfelt speech detailing the individuals …

Opinion

March 2, 2023 Corner Booth

A big thank you goes out to the city crew who did a great job of clearing the roads during the back to back snow storms.  By 9 am on Friday, the town was back to normal with all roads plowed and …

Habits Impacting Wealth Creation

Good money habits can help you save and invest for the future.  Poor habits can leave you treading water financially, or potentially worse, drowning. 

Back home: Squirrels take their revenge

A home should be a peaceful sanctuary for its inhabitants, a quiet place of comfort and solitude. But when you live in the country, sometimes your abode is sought after by critters other than …
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