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SAHS holds dinner with Moon family china

Now half a century old after being founded as part of the Bicentennial project, the Stanley Area Historical Society (SAHS) held a dinner Saturday, Oct. 17 to honor the Moon family and celebrate the …
Approximately 40 people showed up for the first presentation in the new D.R. Moon Memorial Library Community Room in Stanley Oct. 23.

Library hosts first presentation in new community room

Visitors to the D.R. Moon Memorial Library got a firsthand look at owls on Thursday, Oct. 23, as the library held its first event in the downstairs community room, located on the lower level of the …
Wes Mansur, Robert Scheidler and Sue Scheidler play Bingo.

Sunset Homes Brat Feed

On October 19, the Stanley Lions held it’s annual brat feed for Sunset Homes Residents. Lions members served 22 residents brats. potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans. Ice cream was served for …

Halloween events planned for area

All Saint’s Eve/Halloween is soon upon us, with a host of Halloween events planned, including Candy Crawl, Trunk or Treat, a free Halloween movie, and trick or treat hours. With maps available …

Stanley Police Department accepting applications for additional full-time officer

Do you have experience and training in law enforcement? Looking for a new opportunity? If so, we’ve got news. The Stanley Police Department is now accepting applications for a full-time law …

Thorp school referendum on ballot November 3

Voters in Chippewa and Clark County as well as the surrounding area will head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide a number of state and local races, along with constitutional amendments and …

23rd annual Make a Difference Day arrives Nov. 12

There’s still time to sign up for student help with yard chores Thursday, Nov. 12. Accepting requests for assistance through Thursday, Oct. 29, the students at Stanley-Boyd High School will soon …

Tom Tiffany to visit Chippewa Falls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany will visit Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. The stop at 2889 County Highway I is one of several in a 55-stop bus tour leading up to …

2026-27 Stanley-Boyd school levy set at $5.35 per thousand

The district levy is going down by three cents from 2025, to $5.35 per thousand. Depending on property valuations, individual tax contributions could still be affected. This in summary is the news …
Business

National Cheese Curd Day!

The cheese curd stand and nearby barbeque were busy at LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy for National Cheese Curd Day Thursday, Oct. 17. Shown above are Dakota Phelps, Alyssa Gerrits, Ron Haas, and Bill …

Government

State ballot choices set for November 3

Davis Crowley

The fall general election arrives in earnest Tuesday, Nov. 3. With early in person voting now in progress, these are the ballot candidates for state executive and legislative branch races. …

Three Stanley officers turn in resignations

It was a long one Monday, Oct. 19, as the Stanley Common Council met in city hall, preceded by committee meetings. Starting at 5:15 p.m., the Personnel and Finance Committee reviewed the 2027 …

Community

More than 700 see Mary Poppins Jr.

Where she’s from or where she goes, few are sure. One things is certain: Mary Poppins and company delighted audiences last weekend at Stanley-Boyd High School. Playing in three showings (two …

Stanley Lions support Spirit of Christmas, S-B Food Pantry, and Library

Meeting on Monday, October 12, the Stanley Lions voted funding for three causes that make our community a better place to live! First, a $500 donation was voted to the Chippewa County Spirit of …

2027 city budget hearing planned Nov. 16

The city of Stanley will hold a public budget hearing for the 2027 city budget on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in city hall, in order to gather citizen input on next year’s budget prior to …

Bill Sennholz Named to WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence

Madison – William (Bill) Sennholz has been recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for his excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. WBA hosted a celebration on …

Stanley-Boyd Community Red Cross Blood Drive fell short of goal

The Stanley-Boyd Community Red Cross collected 51 units of blood on Thursday, October 8, falling short of the goal of 58. There were 11 deferrals, 8 power red donations, 3 walk-ins and a couple of …
Obituaries
Jacqueline Bucholz
Jacqueline S. Bucholz 73 of Boyd, WI. passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Services are Pending. Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation …
William S. ‘Willie’ Bielecki
William S. “Willie” Bielecki, age 79, of Thorp, WI, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, WI. A Celebration of Life to honor Willie will be held at …
Eric Scott Mentink
Eric Scott Mentink, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on May 3, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Doris Mentink, …
Fern LaMarche
Fern Violet LaMarche 98 passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Country Terrace with family by her side. She was born in December 24, 1927 at the family home in Stanley to the late Charles and …
Darlene Tieman
Darlene Tieman 1938 - 2026 Darlene A. Tieman, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on October 18, 1938, at the family-run …
Local sports

2026 Volleyball Regional Champions!

The Stanley-Boyd Varsity volleyball team is 2026 regional champions!  Shown above from left to right are (front row, left to right) Ellie Steivang, Jaylin Ducummon, Kaylee, Krizan, Kelly Lew, …

S-B Class of ‘64 grad breaks record

At an age when most people have long since traded barbells for quieter pursuits, Allen Stanek of the Stanley Boyd High School Class of 1964 is rewriting the record books. Competing in the 198-pound …
Oriole varsity cross country is headed to state! Competing at the Colby Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 24, the Stanley-Boyd girls team along with John Smit and Hunter Ogle from the boys team …
The Oriole varsity football team closed its season earlier this month against Elk Mound. Orioles varsity head football coach Brody Mahr reflected on the how things went this year. “The Stanley-Boyd …
Volleyball 2: The Stanley-Boyd varsity volleyball team plays St. Croix Falls on Thursday, Oct. 29 at St. Croix Falls, with the winner advancing to the Sectional Championship Saturday, also at St. …
The Orioles cross country team completed at the Cloverbelt Conference Championship in Fall Creek Saturday, Oct. 17. The girls team took second place, being composed of Vaida Chwala, Aaliyah Prissel, …
Education

2026-27 school levy proposed at $5.32 per thousand

Stanley-Boyd Schools has a new proposed school levy, pending ratification at the hearing Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m. The new proposed school levy of $5.32 per thousand in equalized property value …

Features
Martino’s Restaurant owners Megan and John Junker with three of their children.  Martino’s is a family friendly atmosphere and is dedicated to the community, with a recent Pizza and Fire Prevention fundraiser raising over $6,000 for local fire department needs.

Martino's Restaurant a place for family and fun

Long a local fixture, Martino’s Restaurant has a long history as a place the whole family can enjoy. Started in 2004 by Ron Haas, Martino’s Restaurant was purchased by Megan and John Junker in …

Opinion
Columns

An Invitation to District Discussions

Over the past year, I have tried to communicate a variety of issues about Stanley-Boyd Area Schools through my articles, ranging from school finance and accountability to student learning and the …

One year later: An update on our solar array

About a year ago, I shared that Stanley-Boyd Area Schools had taken an exciting step by installing a solar array to help power our Middle and High Schools. At the time, we talked about why the …

The cost of keeping up with the Joneses

We've all heard the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses." It refers to the tendency to compare our lives, possessions, and financial success to those around us. While it may seem harmless, this …

Sleep deeper: How chiropractic care helps improve sleep quality

You don’t need me to tell you that the majority of humans today are stressed. Every day we are bombarded (mentally and/or physically) whether we notice them at the moment or not. Imagine being on a …

Public education and the American story

As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, I have been reflecting on the role public education has played in the American story. When the United States was founded, education looked …

The role of extracurricular activities in our schools

This winter, it was exciting to follow our athletic teams both during the regular season and into the postseason tournaments. While academics are a central part of what we do, they are only one piece …
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