Middle school costs down $2.5 million
District finds savings in bond issueBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comPaying off the Shawano Community Middle School project will cost taxpayers $2.5 million less that originally...
View ArticleMayoral candidates taking varied campaign approaches
By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCandidates for Shawano mayor are taking a variety of campaign tacks ahead of the Feb. 16 primary, ranging from simple word-of-mouth to full-on mobilization of...
View ArticleNew homeless count shows increase
Shelter credited with clarifying issueBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA military veteran living in a car in Wittenberg was among 21 people found homeless in Shawano County in the most...
View ArticleMayoral candidates hearing conflicting views
Vacant buildings, growing business are common concernsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe predominant issues facing the city of Shawano seem to be of common concern to most residents, based on...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 4Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of South Washington Street.Theft — Police responded...
View ArticleOver $570M to be used for faster Internet in rural Wisconsin
By: The Associated PressMore than $570 million in government subsidies will be used to bring faster Internet service to rural Wisconsin.The money from the Federal Communications Commission's Connect...
View ArticleNueske's plans to expand in Wittenberg
Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats plans to expand its facility in Wittenberg, increasing its manufacturing facilities and adding more jobs.Nueske’s, a third-generation family owned and operated...
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Mayoral field speaks on Shawano issues
Candidates meet in pre-primary forumBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Gathered for Monday night’s forum at Shawano Community High School are Shawano...
View ArticleCommission on Aging needs 2 new members
Application deadline is March 11The Shawano County Commission on Aging is looking to fill two upcoming vacancies. Applications are due before 4:30 p.m. March 11.The commission oversees the Shawano...
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ThedaCare welcomes family nurse practitioner
ThedaCare this week announced Kary Cappaert, a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine, will see patients at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano.Cappaert earned bachelor’s degrees in nursing and...
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Menominee oust tribal chairman
Besaw replaced after 1 yearBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Gary BesawAfter a turbulent year in office, Menominee Tribal Chairman Gary Besaw has been voted out by his fellow tribal...
View ArticlePrimary set for supervisory District 2
3 running to represent Shawano’s west sideBy: Leader StaffVoters in Shawano County Board District 2 have a three-person race on the primary ballot Tuesday.The top two finishers will advance to the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 8Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 31-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Richmond Street and Lakeland Road. According...
View ArticleCity approves use of commercial space for another church
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comFor the third time in two months, the Shawano Common Council has approved a conditional use permit for a church to use commercial space in the city for its...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 9Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Truancy — An incident of student truancy was reported at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St.Shoplifting...
View Article3 on ballot in Bonduel school primary
Winner will serve for two yearsBy: Leader StaffVoters in the Bonduel School District will narrow the field Tuesday in a race for school board member serving the village of Cecil and town of...
View ArticleRedevelopment Authority holds its first meeting
Board will target vacant, blighted propertiesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA city committee tasked with addressing vacant and blighted properties in Shawano met for the first time Wednesday at...
View ArticleUW-Extension plans about 80 job cuts
About 40 positions already vacantBy: The Associated PressOfficials are planning to eliminate about 80 University of Wisconsin-Extension positions as part of a reorganization plan drafted to absorb a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 10Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 100 block of River Heights.Shoplifting — Pick ‘n Save, 190...
View ArticleCity Hall will host mayoral forum viewing
The city of Shawano will host a public viewing of a video recording of the mayoral candidate forum at City Hall on Friday, as a result of audio problems some viewers experienced during the public...
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