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Remembering September 11th with a stair climb at Oriole Park

Oriole Spikers defeat Elk Mound 3-0 Tuesday

Playing at home Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Oriole varsity spiders defeated Elk Mound 3-0 in match play. “The team played very well together and worked as a team to come out with a win in 3 …

Orioles defeat Mondovi 18-12 in Friday away game

Friday the 13th—a day and a number that can mean different things to many people. For Stanley-Boyd, it meant an 18-12 victory against the Mondovi Buffalo, making for an undefeated 4-0 record …

Stanley-Boyd Cross Country wins medals Thursday

Competing at Stanley-Boyd Thursday, Sept. 12, the Oriole Cross Country team took home a few medals, both in high school and middle school. Top finishers for Stanley-Boyd included Elihu Krenzelok, …
Crime

Opportunistic thieves take advantage of unlocked car doors

A rash of thefts from vehicles over the weekend has left numerous residents of the Chippewa Valley without their valuables. Thieves entering through open vehicle doors took valuables in Cadott, Boyd, …
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Business

Courtesy Auto & Truck unveils plans for state-of-the-art Fleet Center

Ground breaking from left to right: David Kluth, Jon Quinnell, Scott Eisold, Travis Tieman, bob Thidemann, Dan Schultze, Heather Williams, Courtney Richardson

Courtesy Auto & Truck is thrilled for the development of their new Commercial Fleet Center in Stanley. The 15-bay commercial fleet focused facility will offer full fleet management for all makes …

Government

Village of Boyd balances checkbook

Village of Boyd finances are in for the month ending Aug. 31, the financial report read and approved at the regular September board meeting. Starting last month with $197,358.79 on hand, the village …

Community News
Obituaries
Diane Gaughan
Our dear mother Diane “Gibbs” Gaughan sadly passed away on August 30th, 2024, at the age xof 86 after a brief struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a wonderful mother who was always there …
Timothy Galvez
Timothy Jeffery Galvez, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, and friend to many passed away on July 1, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Houston Texas. He was born on August 21, 1979, in …
Mark R. Headrick
Mark R. Headrick, 63, passed away suddenly of natural causes. He was born on March 30, 1960 to the late Raymond and Bette (LaMarche) Headrick. Mark grew up in Stanley and graduated from Stanley-Boyd …
Edward J. 'Red' Nayes
Edward J. “Red” Nayes, 83 of Stanley, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital-Wausau with his family by his side. He was born on June 8, 1940 at the family home in Lafayette to the late …
Rose Leja
Rose Leja passes at 91
Stanley-Boyd lost a well-known and much-loved citizen when Rose Leja, 91, passed away unexpectedly on August 12 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A bartender for over 50 years at local bars, Leja was among …
Local sports
Courtney Spaeth knows that to be a successful bodybuilder requires commitment, consistency, and strong will power.

Local bodybuilder Courtney Spaeth to represent Team USA at World Championship in Tokyo

With a remarkable blend of strength, dedication, and passion, Courtney Spaeth has emerged as a powerful figure athlete in the sport of bodybuilding. For Spaeth bodybuilding is more than a hobby and …
Sydney Gundlach

Oriole golfers return to Bloomer

Competing at Bloomer and Osseo-Fairchild this past week, the girls varsity golf team saw mixed results. Meeting Sept. 5 at Bloomer, the team saw the following scores: Allie Goodman, 62 Vivian Morrow, …
After weeks of practice, the boys and girls cross country runners have officially completed their first race, taking to the country under blue skies Saturday at Loyal. When things were done, the high …
Three games, three wins. With recent victories over Colby and Cadott, the Stanley-Boyd Orioles picked up another win Friday, defeating the Fall Creek Crickets at Oriole Park with a score of 36-8 in …
Since 2013 when he started his senior year as the football team manager, Robert Ferrier has been an important part of the Stanley-Boyd Orioles team. Ferrier’s dedication and commitment have …
Two games, two wins—thus stands the Oriole record thus far as the dust settles from Friday’s game against Cadott at Forward Field in Oriole Park. Starting in the first quarter, …
Features
Business Feature
Ryan McQuillan, his wife Sarah, and their two sons, Grant and Liam proudly stand behind their company and its values at their new location at 812 E. Ingersoll St. in Boyd. In their free time the McQuillan family enjoys attending sporting events, especially Wisconsin Badger Basketball games.

McQuillan Plumbing-A Legacy of Excellence and Family Tradition

For over four decades, McQuillan Plumbing has proudly served the Boyd community as a family-operated business known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1980 by Tom …

Opinion

My View: For the dogs

These next couple months are going to be for the dogs, I decided. The more the merrier. Last week, we had the privilege of spending the week with Disco and Axel, who joined our two pups for a …

My View: The Very Best Weekend

A quick calculation tells me that I’ve been around for more than 3,000 weekends. The one I just got done with was the best yet. I’ve certainly had some whopper weekends in my younger days …

My View: Don’t trust Big Water

Ever since people started buying in plastic bottles what comes out of the tap for little or nothing, I’ve been skeptical. Little did I know, there was an enemy lurking somewhere in the H20. …
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Taking steps to prevent falls
(BPT) - When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls are more serious, …
Commercial fire insurance: 10 tips to reduce the risk of fire at your business
NEXT explains what to know when looking for fire insurance and shares 10 tips to reduce the risk of fire at your business.
Which states attract the most young and rich households?
SmartAsset used IRS data to rank states by the net inflow of young and rich heads of households—those earning at least $200,000 per year and aged 26 to 35.
Regulatory shifts push European traders from CFDs to futures following the US
Benzinga covers the gradual transition to futures and options over CFDs in the European market as a result of the recent emergence of futures prop trading platforms.
Under Wisconsin's 'drawdown' election law, legitimate votes get tossed
Votebeat looks at the disenfranchising effects of Wisconsin's controversial drawdown election law.