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Roxie Caswell updated the Stanley Council with plans for the site of the future dog park, explaining that after its completion, the Stanley Community Association wants to gift the park to the City.

Stanley Council receives update on Planned Future Dog Park by SCA

At the July 15 Council meeting, the Stanley City Council heard from local resident and Stanley Community Association (SCA) member Roxie Caswell with an update on the future dog park planned for … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/17/24

New signs on Rose Street in Boyd announce ‘no parking’ in the yellow curb paint area near the tracks.

New ‘no parking’ signs off Rose Street rail crossing

Meeting Monday July 8 at the Village Hall, the Boyd Village Board--or three of five—tackled important village business. With village president Bob Geist on an excused absence and trustee … more

By Joseph Back | 7/17/24

State Representative Karen Hurd (left) explained to City of Stanley Council members that she will continue to represent the 68th District Assembly until January.

Representative Karen Hurd shares hope for future representation of District 69

State Representative Karen Hurd spoke to the Stanley City Council on July 1st to share her move to the Town of Withee for the opportunity to represent the constituents of the 69th District Assembly. … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/11/24

GOP primary for 68th District to take place August 13

Come August 13, voters in State Assembly District 68 will have a choice of two candidates to send on to the November ballot and potentially Madison for the GOP. An open primary state, Wisconsin does … more

By Joseph Back | 7/11/24

The first layer of asphalt is applied to Second Avenue near Franklin.

Second layer of asphalt delayed for Second Street

After uncooperative weather caused multiple delays, crews were hard at work applying the first layer of asphalt on Second Avenue on June 21st. At the June 17th Stanley City Council meeting, … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/26/24

Stanley man running for State Assembly

A longtime Stanley resident and former city council member is seeking election to the State Assembly in District 69. Roger Halls, 45, moved to Stanley in 2004 upon getting out of the army. A … more

By Joseph Back | 6/12/24

Aaron Dickson is excited to serve as an Alderman for the City of Stanley. Photo

Aaron Dickson-Stanley Alderman for Ward 4-7,9

Local resident Aaron Dickson has taken his seat on the Stanley City Council as Alderman for Wards 4-7, 9 after receiving eleven votes at the April 2nd spring election. Following in his father John … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/6/24

Ordinances for ATV/UTV routes and electric charging stations are approved

At the Monday evening meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance for electric vehicle charging stations. The ordinance describes that private and public charging stations are permitted if they … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/29/24

Brian Lambert of Ayres Associates (left) requests a project extension from the Council for the Second Avenue project.

Second Avenue project extension approved to June 21st

At the city council meeting on May 20, Stanley council members voted to approve the project extension requested by Haas & Sons due to “mud.” Brian Lambert of Ayres Associates … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/29/24

The approved auto repair shop at 219 E. 1st Avenue.

City Council approves East 1st Avenue auto repair shop

At the meeting on May 20, the plan commission for the city of Stanley recommended their approval for the conditional use permit for Justin and Kristen Pope, owners of KJ Garage, LLC., to operate an … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/29/24

Ayres Associates grant writer Lisa Fugett (left) presents along with Brian Lambert to the Boyd Village Board on opportunities to help fund village infrastructure projects. Listening to Fugett are Trustees Michael Eslinger (left) and Sarah McQuillan.

Ayres Associates presents at Boyd

Ayres Associates came to the regular Village of Boyd board meeting Monday, May 13, presenting on options the village had to finance building projects. Appearing to the board along with Brian Lambert, … more

By Joseph Back | 5/22/24

Boyd Village Board votes to allow ATVs

ATVs are coming to Boyd, pending county action. Motioned by Village President Bob Geist and seconded by Trustee Michael Eslinger May 13, the Village Board moved to open all village streets within the … more

By Joseph Back | 5/22/24

City Council members Laurie Foster (left) and Aaron Dickson listen as Alderperson Jason Meyers asked Fire Chief Korey Hagenson for clarification on the Fire Department

Council approves reed bed replanting

The council discussed many things at the May 6 meeting, with the following a summary. Wastewater The Council discussed the contract for the wastewater treatment reed bed planting to be completed … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/15/24

ATV/UTV use will be allowed everywhere but Chapman Park

The Chippewa County Board unanimously approved an ordinance change on March 12 allowing ATV/UTV traffic on low and medium volume county highways with less than 750 vehicles per day. This does not … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/15/24

Broadband readiness the focus of regionwide workshop in Chippewa Falls

How can communities and partners set themselves up for success for Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) funding? UW-Madison Extension’s Community Economic Development Program is … more

5/8/24

Former Chairman Louie Andruszkiewicz (right) raises his right hand as he is sworn in by Clerk Arlene Kodl to serve the Town of Thorp as the new Chairman until April 2025.

Town of Thorp elects Louis Andruszkiewicz as chairman

A special meeting on April 25 was held at the current town hall by the Town of Thorp board members after the surprising resignation of former Chairman Jerry Jacks. After the board accepted the … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/1/24

After serving City officials with a lawsuit, Ruby Ann Birt (center) expressed her frustration that her 1st Avenue property is currently zoned commercial.

City of Stanley served with lawsuit by local resident

A Stanley woman served City of Stanley officials with a small claims lawsuit at the Stanley City Council meeting on Monday, April 15. Ruby Ann Birt, 206 E. 2nd Ave., alleges she’s been … more

Staff Report | 4/24/24

Town of Thorp resident, James Hickman, owner of Hickman Buildings, faced questions from the town board at the special meeting on Tuesday, April 16.

Back to the drawing board

Emotions ran high as the Town of Thorp board met in a special meeting on April 16 to decide on a construction contractor for the future town hall and shop scheduled to begin construction in May. At … more

By Danielle Boos | 4/24/24

Alderperson Josh Seidl (right) reaches to shake hands with outgoing Mayor Al Haas (back center) thanking him for his years of service after Haas finished his last meeting as Mayor of Stanley.

Outgoing Mayor Al Haas holds last meeting

Speaking on the Second Avenue Street project at the council meeting on April 15th, outgoing Mayor Al Haas told the council that the city had the sewer televised and the main sewer lines were all PVC. … more

By Danielle Boos | 4/24/24

Village Board votes to draft letter on Adams Street residence

Boyd Wisconsin is cracking down on code violations, the Village Board opting to move against a property after several attempts to get the owner to clean up the same were ostensibly ignored. Listed to … more

By Joseph Back | 4/18/24