Nomination papers for spring election available
By: Leader StaffCandidates for offices in the spring election will be able to start gathering signatures Sunday.A wide range of offices are on the April 1 ballot, including all 27 seats on the Shawano...
View ArticleCrescent Pitcher Show closing
Technology changes among reasonsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comThere are no more coming attractions for the Crescent Pitcher Show.After a 17-year run as a staple of downtown Shawano, the theater...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 1Police logged five incidents, including the following:Reckless Driving — Police responded to a reckless driving complaint on state Highway 29.Nov. 30Police logged 13...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 2Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St.Shoplifting — Police...
View ArticleFew problems reported from first snowfall
By: Leader StaffThings got a bit messy and road crews worked through the day to keep on top of it, but the first significant snowfall of the season Tuesday reportedly caused few problems.“It went...
View ArticleGrosskopf Bus sale official
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comGrosskopf Bus Company will be owned by Johnson Bus Company as of Jan. 1, the owners of both companies told the Shawano School Board on Monday.Scott Grosskopf...
View ArticleCounty Board races start to take shape
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comAt least one seat on the Shawano County Board will be open when the spring election rolls around in April.District 5 Supervisor Sandy Steinke said she is not...
View ArticlePanel recommends wage study contract
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comA Shawano County committee Tuesday recommended moving forward with a long-awaited wage and classification study in hopes of having a contract approved by the County...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 3Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Elizabeth Manor, 951 E. Elizabeth St.Shoplifting —...
View ArticleAnother delay for Anello's zoo approval
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comWith a license from the U.S. Department of Agriculture still not in hand, the Shawano Plan Commission on Wednesday once again delayed final approval of a special...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 4Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — A 54-year-old man was cited for disorderly conduct at Sears, 822 E. Green Bay St.Disturbance — Police...
View ArticleContacting heirs delays SMC property discussion
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comThe law firm hired by the city to track down the heirs to the original Shawano Medical Center property has identified but not yet contacted them, according to city...
View ArticleSchool Board OKs revised wellness policy
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano School Board gave its stamp of approval on a revised wellness policy earlier this week and offered suggestions on ways to improve student...
View ArticleCity looks to acquire parcel of former Lincoln School property
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano Plan Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of an agreement for the city to acquire a portion of the former Lincoln School property adjacent to...
View ArticleFarm bill deal still elusive
By: The Associated PressA New Year’s deadline that could send the price of milk skyward looms over congressional negotiators as they try to reach agreement on a five-year farm bill. They’ve been...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 5Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Harassment — The school liaison officer handled a harassment issue at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union...
View ArticleCold postpones Santa parade
By: tryan@shawanoleader.comFrigid temperatures that settled in late this week caused the downtown Santa parade in Shawano to be postponed for what is believed to be the first time in its 19-year...
View ArticleMarquis Yachts looking for workers
By: The Associated PressA Pulaski yacht builder has won a multi-million dollar Dutch contract and plans to hire 150 people.Marquis Yachts, in Pulaski, has struck a deal with VanDutch Marine in Holland....
View ArticleGillett man gets jail time for child porn
By: tryan@shawanoleader.comA Gillett man will spend six months in jail for possessing child pornography under a sentence handed down Friday in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court.Clint D. Schroeder,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 8Police logged 1o incidents, including he following:Hit and Run — A 19-year-old Shawano male was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a property damage...
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