4 arrested in Richmond in drug investigation
Three women and one man were taken into custody Wednesday after the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the town of Richmond.The sheriff’s department said...
View ArticleClosure of Green Bay Street railroad crossing starts Saturday
Detour routes expected to be in effect till Aug. 23By: Leader StaffMotorists have been dealing with single-lane traffic and congestion along East Green Bay Street in Shawano for a couple of weeks now...
View ArticleLeader committed to future and community
Greg Mellis gmellis@newmedia-wi.comNEW Media Inc., which includes the Shawano Leader, is more than a business; it’s a force for community change and involvement.We continue our tradition of providing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Human remains found on farm where Diemels last sighted
Court filings say brothers died July 21By: David Wilhelms Leader Correspondent Garland “Joey” Nelson Courtesy of Iowa Public TelevisionHuman remains have been found on a farm in Braymer, Missouri, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fatal hit-and-run investigation ends with possible suspect, no charges
Statute of limitations expires on 6-year-old caseBy: Tim Ryan tryan@newmedia-wi.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski A memorial with flowers and crosses has marked the state Highway 29 overpass on County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ice shove and runoff and geese (oh my)
Workshop offers advice for owners of shoreline propertyBy: David Wilhelms Leader Correspondent Photo by David Wilhelms Orrin Fredrick, caretaker at Whispering Pines Retreat, indicates the power of...
View ArticlePublic Record
Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 31Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St., reported a shoplifting incident.Disorderly — Police responded to a...
View ArticleLeader local business that supports community organizations
By: Greg Mellis gmellis@newmedia-wi.comAs we discussed in Friday’s edition, NEW Media Inc, including the Shawano Leader, Oconto County Times Herald and the Wittenberg Enterprise and Birnamwood News, is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fatal hit-and-run unresolved as 6-year-old case is closed
Potential suspect emerged in 2018, but no evidence of involvementBy: Tim Ryan tryan@newmedia-wi.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Tim Meade was last seen alive at The Shack, a bar located on Poplar Road...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meade family still waiting for answers
Questions remain as investigation in hit-and-run death ends after six yearsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@newmedia-wi.com Contributed Photo Timothy Meade, shown with family and friends during happier days, was...
View Article