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Stanley Common Council approves preliminary 2027 budget for publication


The Stanley Common Council met Monday, Oct. 5 in city hall, with several updates. Striking the D.R. Moon Library Report along with item two in new business after no action was forwarded from …
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Mackinac Bridge Antique tractor crossing bridge view
The view crossing the Mighty Mac.

Stanley residents take part in 18th Annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, four Stanley locals took part in the 18th Annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing. This was the first time that each of them have crossed the bridge on their …

Plombon presents on Stanley Klan history

A little-known chapter of Stanley-area history came to light as local historian Betty Plombon presented Sunday Oct. 4 on the activities of the Ku Klux Klan in the local area during the 1920s, …

Car rear ends buggy on Highway X

A car and buggy accident approximately 1/3 mile west of Copenhaver Avenue Sept. 22 has resulted in EMS transport with suspected serious injury for the horse and buggy driver, 21-year-old Emily …

Stanley Lions Metal Recycling a Success

Lions Tim Troyer (left) and Jim Jones stand with one of two trailers of metal scrap collected during the Stanley Lions Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 26. Scrap metal collected from the drive went …

Stanley Sportsman's Club Banquet

The 2026 Stanley Sportsman’s Club banquet was well attended Sept. 26. 
The Stanley Fire Engine and Boyd-Edson-Delmar Ambulance were on hand Saturday at Martino’s.

Over $6,000 raised at Martino’s Pizza and Fire Prevention!

IMG 9466: The Stanley Fire Engine and Boyd-Edson-Delmar Ambulance were on hand Saturday at Martino’s. Photo by Joseph back IMG 9467: Shelly White, Travis Kramschuster, and Heather Junker …

Courtesy Truck and Auto Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week- John Smit

Stanley-Boyd sophomore and cross country runner John Smit has emerged as one of the leading young distance runners for the Stanley-Boyd Orioles. A sophomore this year, Smit has shown rapid …

2026 Polish Heritage Day — A Two-Part Story

Dave Jankoski’s family story traces a journey from west-central Poland to New Jersey and, ultimately, Stanley. His ancestors sought work, security and a better future, turning years of sacrifice …
Business

Courtesy Truck & Auto Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week- Vivian Morrow

Vivian Morrow carded a 99 at the Lake Hallie Conference Championship Sept. 24.

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Vivian Morrow. A junior this year, Morrow earned Honorable Mention All Conference last week, carding a 99 at the 2026 CloverCroix Conference Championship at …

Government

Gilman Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan approved

The Gilman Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. in the village hall. Prominent on the night’s agenda was approval of the village’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan by the Wisconsin …

City looking to borrow $8 million

The city of Stanley is looking to borrow $8 million, pending a council meeting in October. The proposed amount comes as the Federal Reserve recently announced a rate hike and will allow the city to …

Community

Martino’s to host Pizza and Fire Prevention Fundraiser this Sunday

The Stanley and Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire Departments will be on hand at Martino’s Restaurant at 965 Pine Street in Stanley on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to serve customers at the annual  Pizza and Fire Prevention Fundraiser.  Proceeds go to support local fire department needs.
It’s back! Taking place once a year, the Martino’s Pizza and Fire Prevention Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. With firefighters in the kitchen, all proceeds from …

Aspirus celebrates opening of new Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic with ribbon cutting and community open house

Community members, civic leaders, business representatives, and Aspirus Health leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the official opening of the new Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic during …
The St. Mary Częstochowa Church Choir provided music Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Stanley Area Historical Society. Above from left to right are Joe Kiebles, Ben Niedzwiecki (back), Ed Chura, Paul Rozwadowski, Lana Rozwadowski, Elaine Venet, Tina Buresh, and Maribeth Ciolkosz. On the piano at back is Alex Kulesa.

Polish heritage on display Sunday

Local history was on display Sunday, Sept. 20, as the Stanley Area Historical Society (SAHS) hosted a Polish Heritage Celebration. Doors opened for the celebration at 11:00 a.m., with concertina …

ACE Ethanol makes fire department donation

ACE Ethanol of Stanley has made a donation to firefighter training and ladder truck repairs. As for the truck repairs, ACE donated $35,000 towards major repairs to the ladder truck so the department …
Lauren Cody of Cody’s Classic Cars (right) helped out with Lorena McLoone and others in the Debbie’s on Broadway food booth Saturday. The Music in the Soo End of Summer Bash was sponsored Saturday by Chwala’s Construction, ACE Ethanol, David and Pat Jankoski, and the Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors for the other three events include Debbie’s on Broadway, Kelly Grill, Schuebel Lawn Care, Korenuk’s Heating and Cooling, The World of Carz, Ele’s Flowers, Forward Bank, Hotdish and Headliners: Chippewa Valley and Beyond Entertainment Talk, Marine Credit Union, and Petra Sigmund of KW Premier Realty.

Music in the Soo End of Summer Bash

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

S-B Class of ‘64 grad breaks record

Allen Stanek, Stanley-Boyd High School Class of 1964, has shattered the national deadlift record at age 79 pulling 402 pounds.
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 …
Shown above (top row, from left) are Allison Sayles, Emily Kletsch, Kaitlyn Liszewski (bottom row) Kylie LaFlex and Natalie Lilla. Missing from the picture is Maci Geissler.

Stanley-Boyd Archery Team headed to Nationals

The Stanley-Boyd Archery Club competed in the 2026 Wisconsin State Archery Tournament at Wisconsin Dells this past weekend, earning a ticket to Nationals. The middle school ranked sixth out of 23 …
The Stanley-Boyd girls golf team wrapped up a busy regular season with several Orioles earning CloverCroix Conference honors. The Orioles faced a demanding final week that included 18 conference …
The Orioles cross country team competed in the Cadott Invitational on Tuesday Sept 22 and the Nightfall Classic in Marshfield on Friday Sept 25. The girls team finished 3rd and the boys team finished …
Shown above (front row, from left) are Gable Sonnentag, Brayla Kimball and Avery Allen (back row) Kyler Drost, Joey Mahr, Bailey Lew and June Junker. Submitted photo. IMG 3736: Shown above …
Traveling to Auburndale last week, the Stanley-Boyd Orioles came away with a 33-14 win over the Eagles. Touchdowns for the evening include Porter Goettl, Griffin Dahm, Braxton Demars and Kaynen …
Education

New Teachers at Stanley-Boyd!

Stanley-Boyd has three new teachers this year! Shown above from left to right are high school science teacher Allison Falkner, fifth grade teacher Ella Brenner, and middle school science and social …

Features

Courtesy Auto & Truck Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week

This week's Stanley-Boyd Athlete of the Week is junior golfer Carsen Woodcock, a dedicated member of the Oriole golf team who has earned recognition as a Second Team All-Cloverbelt Conference …

Opinion
Columns

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 …

Defining Success: The Portrait of a 2031 Graduate

In my previous articles, I reflected on the 2019 Future Search process and the ways we responded to the themes our community identified. The final and perhaps most lasting impact of that work was how …
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