Entertainment - Stanley Republican

Coming to Stanley-Boyd Oct. 11, 14, and 15, ‘The Jungle Book’ musical is being put on by the Stanley-Boyd High School Drama Club. Shown above (front row, from left) are Kylie Weiland, Elaina Schneider, Lexus Rohland, Raina Pollert, Corey Pahl (second row) Alissa Messing, Olivia Osvold, Tanielle Ducommun, Kira Lato, Gunnar Goettl, Titus Kelly, Sydney Gundlach, Lucy Wundrow, Dakota Derks, Riley Weltzin (third row) Morgan Halls, Cheyenne Tibbits, Kimberley Nulph, Allison Sayles, Emily Kletsch, Kaddin King, Caroline Johnson, Chloe Mossbrucker-Bates, Blake Paul, Emily Brenner, Rachel Kastel (back row) Mallory Alger, Chloe Isenberger, Seth Zastrow, Delani Mercier, Grace Schmidt, Vaughn Schneider, Caleb Beltoya, McKenzie Stefanakos, Raedyn Gardner. Not pictured are Ace Walker and Isabelle Schmidt.

Coming to Stanley-Boyd Wednesday, Oct. 11 and continuing Saturday and Sunday, the Stanley-Boyd High School Drama Club invites you to come see its rendition of ‘The Jungle Book,’ a … more

By Joseph Back | 10/12/23

Above, Aaron Sturm (9) gets up from the tackle as brother Chase Sturm (40) sits after assisting, with Storm Tiry (50) also helping on the play.

Orioles defeat Mounders 39-29 in away game Friday

oon to face the Durand-Arkansaw Panthers at Oriole Park for their final regular season game, the Oriole varsity added a win to its record Friday, Oct. 6, besting the Elk Mound Mounders 39-29 in an … more

By Joseph Back | 10/12/23

Stanley-Boyd Varsity Volleyball

Taking to the court at home against Osseo-Fairchild on Thursday, Oct. 5, the Stanley-Boyd varsity spikers took town the Thunder in five sets, the final score being 3-2 Orioles. Also heading to … more

By Joseph Back | 10/12/23

Walker takes first in XC meet at Thorp

With conference meet approaching at the Lake Wissota Golf Course Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., the Oriole boys and girls cross country teams took to Thorp Oct. 5, competing at a course off Fisher Avenue. … more

By Joseph Back | 10/12/23

Above, Becky Isenberger as Sally Moon, Delos Moon's wife, introduced event goers to the history of our library. She stated, "As you can see, our trust was well kept int he citizenry of this wonderful community and 122 years later, it is still as beautiful as the day it was dedicated."

Past made present at 'Building Connections' event

For those lucky enough to visit the D. R. Moon Library’s event, Building Connections Past, Present, Future, this Saturday, they were transported back in time to experience integral moments in … more

By Danielle Boos | 10/6/23

Our current library was built in the “Golden Age of Libraries,” thanks to the generosity of Sally Moon, to honor her late husband. That wonderful gift has served our community well for over 100 years. Andrew Carnegie’s thinking, when he began donating libraries across the country, is still true, “A library outranks any other thing a community can do to benefit people.” -Dave Jankoski

Library Corner Update

Did you know…? Last month we added 118 new items to the collection! This includes new children’s books, adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, magazines, and audiobooks. Browse all of our … more

10/6/23

Fall Festival turnout impacted by weekend rains

Starting with the chili cookoff, the first-place prize went to Tricia Smith, while second place went to Chelsea Fiegler, third being split between Mike Huebner and the Haas Brothers, the names of the … more

10/6/23

Esports club approved by school board

Stanley-Boyd students will soon have a new way to get involved, following a vote by the School Board to approve an Esports club in the district. Currently non school sponsored the club will … more

By Joseph Back | 10/6/23

'The Jungle Book' coming to town

Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’ will soon come to Stanley-Boyd High School. Put on by the Stanley-Boyd High School Drama Club, the play about a boy named Mowgli and his animal … more

10/5/23

Several people attended the Stanley Sportsmans Club Booster Banquet held this past Saturday at Holy Family Hall.

Stanley Sportsmans Club 17th Annual Booster Banquet a huge success

More than three hundred ticket holders and event workers attended the 17th Annual Stanley Sportsmans Club Booster Banquet held this past Saturday at Holy Family Hall in Stanley. Numerous … more

By Al Brown | 10/5/23

Stanley-Boyd Sports Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 5 Boys and girls varsity cross country meet vs. multiple schools at Thorp High School at 4:30 p.m. Girls varsity volleyball match vs. Osseo-Fairchild at Stanley-Boyd … more

10/5/23

Oriole runners see 'very good day' at Tower Ridge

It was a “very good day” for Oriole Cross Country at the Altoona Invite Saturday, Sept. 30 at Tower Ridge. With an early morning thunderstorm making the course a bit soggy but not … more

By Joseph Back | 10/5/23

The designated ticket holder failed to make the Forward Financial Touchdown Throw at halftime Friday, but Forward still donated $2,500 to Stanley-Boyd Athletics.

Orioles fall to Ramblers 38-24

Meeting at Oriole Park Friday, Sept. 29, the Orioles fell to the Regis Ramblers 38 - 24, but not before a sustained fourth quarter outcry from the home stands over a call. Starting in the first … more

By Joseph Back | 10/5/23

Sophomore Bailey Sikora prepares to serve against Bloomer last week.

Oriole varsity spikers fall to Bloomer in three sets

Coming off a challenging week, the Oriole girls varsity volleyball team fell to Bloomer 3 - 0 in match play. Set scores were 13-25, 9-25, and 13-25. Oriole Volleyball Head Coach Karley Wiensch shared … more

10/5/23

Coach reflects on golf season

The girls golf season now over with regionals and sectionals both played, Coach Devon Wenndt reflected on how things went: "First and foremost, our thanks go out to Whispering Pines and … more

10/5/23

New book released by local author

A new book just hit the shelves for outdoor sports fans. Outdoor Legends by area resident J. B. Sensenbrenner features epic stories about the greatest hunters and outdoor men and … more

10/5/23

Students of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church’s confirmation class served and cleaned up during the meal as part of their service event. From left are Marie Henderson, Michael Toepfer, Gracelyn Goettl, Olivia, Anne Diers, and Kylie Siedl.

Sept. 20 Harvest Dinner at Our Savior's Lutheran Church is a delicious success

An appetizing aroma was detected blocks away as cars lined the streets near Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 20th at the annual Harvest Dinner event. There was hardly … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/28/23

Above, Betty Plombon presented on Klan history in the area at the Stanley Area Historical Society Sunday, Sept. 17. Asking attendees to guess the subject of a painting by a past local art teacher on the wall behind her, Plombon later revealed that it was a car crash.

Plombon presents on local Klan history Sept. 17 at SAHS

“They wanted you to know they were Christians, but they could still hate,” presenter Betty Plombon said Sunday, Sept. 17 from the Stanley Area Historical Society. With local media in … more

By Joseph Back | 9/28/23

Our library was created in 1901. I moved to Stanley in 1954 and have been here for 69 years. During this time I have used its benefits many times. I took many books out of its doors. Now I am 98 years old and Michelle brings books to my home for me. I realize how fortunate we are! -Betty Nenzel

Library Corner Update

Did you know…? Library staff drove 952 miles last year to delivery library materials to members of our community who can’t make it to the library. We can help with that! Looking for … more

9/28/23

Orioles soar over Warrior 22-14 at Neillsville

Rain came, but all it did was leave the field wet. Soaring to victory 33 - 14 the Neillsville/Granton Warriors Friday, Sept. 22, the Orioles big breakaway in touchdowns came during the second … more

By Joseph Back | 9/28/23