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Work continues on rebuilding Patten Street in Boyd. Above, the street looking east from in front of St. Joseph Church. more

Photo courtesy Ayres Associates. | 7/26/26

Aspirus hospitals recognized with American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke awards

Seventeen Aspirus Health hospitals have earned national recognition from the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke quality achievement program for delivering … more

7/26/26

Haze impacts air quality

Smoke and air pollution from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota affected local air quality last week, with local air quality Wednesday evening rated ‘‘Unhealthy” and scored at 196 with … more

Photo by Joseph Back. | 7/25/26

Former mayor appointed to open council seat

A former Stanley mayor has been appointed to serve as Wards 1 and 8 Alderperson through next April 2027. Al Haas, a current Ward 1 resident and mayor of Stanley from 2020 to 2024, was appointed to … more

By Joseph Back | 7/25/26

Stanley Common Council members and staff got a first hand look at the new Central Water Treatment Plant addition off Church Street Monday, which will replace a 56-year-old portion of the plant when finished. Above, Council and staff wait for the tour to start.

Council tours Central Water Treatment Plant

The Stanley Common Council and city staff had a chance to tour the Central Water Treatment Plant addition off Church Street at 5 p.m. Monday, July 20, prior to committee of the whole. With city … more

By Joseph Back | 7/25/26

A Go Fund Me has been set up for Shauntia Hale, who lost her home on Ninth Avenue Sunday, July 12.

Go Fund Me set up for Shauntia Hale

The Stanley-Boyd area has rallied after a home fire at 513 Ninth Avenue in Stanley. Samantha Hall, friend of Imani Solsrud, has set up a Go Fund Me for Imani’s mom Shauntia Hale, who lost her home … more

By Joseph Back | 7/25/26

Stanley Sportsman’s Club officers (from left) Officer John Smoczyk, President Frank Dusick, Officer Mike Folczyk, and Officer Al Brown pose beside the club’s new memorial plaque at the Stanley Sportsman’s Club Memorial Pavilion during the July 8 meeting. The display honors past members whose dedication, volunteer service and love of the outdoors helped shape the club’s legacy.

Stanley Sportsman's Club dedicates memorial to honor members' lasting contributions

The Stanley Sportsman’s Club paid tribute to the volunteers who helped build and sustain the organization throughout the years during its July 8 meeting at the Stanley Sportsman’s Club Memorial … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/16/26

Work starts on new church entrance

Work began in earnest last week at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boyd, with workers from Cutting Edge Drilling and Sawing starting the process of removing the old front steps in preparation for a new … more

Photo by Joseph | 7/16/26

An aerial photo of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic from July 9, 2026.

Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic to open for patient care on September 22

Chippewa Falls – Aspirus Health announced today that its new Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic will officially open for patient care on Tuesday, September 22, expanding access to … more

7/16/26

Hakes, Hollister face off for Chippewa County Sheriff

Want to have a say in who the next Chippewa County Sheriff will be? You’ll have to vote the primary. Travis Hakes, incumbent sheriff for Chippewa County, is facing Mark Hollister, President of the … more

7/16/26

Chippewa County residents invited to attend Flood Map Open House

Chicago — FEMA and Chippewa County officials invite residents to join the Open House in Chippewa Falls or via Zoom on Wednesday, July 15th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM to learn about flood risk and flood … more

7/16/26

Stanley and Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire had a busy weekend, called out to three fire calls, two in Stanley and one in Cadott. Above, a fire at 513 Ninth Avenue in Stanley.

Home loss on Ninth Avenue

Firefighters were called to 513 Ninth Avenue in Stanley on Sunday for a fully engulfed home fire with burning vehicle. Called in at 8:15 p.m., the fire saw full response by Stanley and Boyd, with … more

By Joseph Back | 7/16/26

Dave and Pat Jankoski have committed to donating $25,000 over a five-year period to the library.

Jankoski family honors generations of learning with gift to D.R. Moon Library

The D.R. Moon Library has long stood as a cornerstone of our community—a place where curiosity is nurtured, lifelong learning is encouraged, and connections are formed across generations. While its … more

By Nikki Witt | 7/16/26

Council rejects two library change orders, approves third

Meeting Thursday, July 9 at a special meeting in city hall, the Stanley Common Council rejected a change order from Hoeft for acoustical tiles in the amount of $28,154.28. Library Director Elizabeth … more

By Joseph Back | 7/16/26

Knights of Columbus holding raffle

The local Knights of Columbus are partnering with Knights elsewhere in west central Wisconsin to raise funds for charitable giving in their communities. Called the Local Sportsman Raffle, tickets are … more

7/16/26

Music in the Soo debuts July 22

Music in the Soo is coming soon! Put on by the Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce, Music in the Soo has three event dates and will include music, concessions, Stanley Rodeo cheese curds, and drinks! … more

By Joseph Back | 7/16/26

Aspirus Health has made a $25,000 donation towards the Play Big, Dream Bigger Playground Project of the Stanley Community Association, bringing total playground funding to $150,000. The playground is planned for Chapman Park in Stanley.

Aspirus makes $25,000 donation to the Play Big, Dream Bigger Playground Fund

With much excitement and gratitude, the Stanley Community Association, SCA, would like to share that Aspirus Health has become a Playground Pal with a $25,000 donation to the Play Big, Dream Bigger … more

7/16/26

Stanley Independence Day Celebration holds 5th Annual Event

The Stanley Independence Day Celebration (SIDC) has concluded its 5th year of Free Fun and Fireworks for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration at Chapman Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event … more

7/12/26

A night of baseball tournament fun preceded the fireworks show at Lotz Park on Thursday, July 2. IMG 1248: The light show started with streams of light headed skyward.

Outtakes from the Family Fun Night in Boyd

Photos by Joseph Back. | 7/11/26

Presenter Sean Sullivan demonstrates how an atlatl, or spear thrower, was used by prehistoric hunters during an outdoor demonstration that highlighted the hunting techniques that would have been used long ago.

D.R. Moon Memorial Library unearths Wisconsin’s prehistoric past

Although the D.R. Moon Memorial Library is still under construction, that didn’t stop local families from traveling back thousands of years during a special summer reading program held at the … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/11/26