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Wescott racetrack facing tax trouble
County lists $100,000 in back taxesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The town of Wescott attraction includes a 32-foot-wide asphalt track and many amenities that draw...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 23Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A fence was reported vandalized in the 400 block of South Franklin Street.Arrest — A 35-year-old man was...
View ArticleMan rescued after logging accident
By: Leader StaffA Cecil man was rescued by emergency responders Tuesday evening after being trapped for about six hours with his arm pinned in a logging accident in the town of Grant.According to a...
View ArticleSchool day change proposal moves ahead
Survey results called into questionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano high school and middle school students would start their day more than an hour later under a proposal headed...
View ArticleCounty drops farm sale idea
Supervisors cite public oppositionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comPassing up a possible payout of $500,000 or more, Shawano County Board members on Wednesday voted down the idea of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 24Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged four truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.Warrant — A...
View ArticleAnnual meeting set for farmers market
The Shawano Farmers Market will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. March 31 in the back room of Angie’s Main Café, 132 S. Main St., Shawano.The board will inform prospective vendors and the public about...
View ArticleFarm transition workshop coming
The University of Wisconsin-Extension offices in Oconto, Shawano and Marinette counties will host a farm succession and estate planning workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. March 9 at the Gillett...
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Social media becoming an important tool in law enforcement arsenal
Facebook postings help identify suspectsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Image The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department posted this photo on Facebook following a burglary Jan. 29 in...
View ArticleCity secures grant for Wolf River walking trail
Plan envisions linking 3 parksBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe city of Shawano has obtained state grant money to help pay the costs of property purchases already made along the Wolf River to...
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Discover Wisconsin declares Shawano County a 2016 Choice Destination
Program showcasing county debuts March 5 Contributed Photo Discover Wisconsin host Mariah Haberman enjoys a barn quilt tour by bike in Shawano. Contributed Photo Discover Wisconsin host Mariah Haberman...
View ArticleClintonville considers sewer rate increases
Residents would pay about 25 percent more per monthBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentFollowing a public hearing Wednesday at the Clintonville Community Center, the Clintonville Utility Board...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 25Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 20-year-old man was arrested on a warrant in the 1200 block of East Green bay Street.Accident — Police...
View ArticleCity eyes TIF district for new manufacturer
Firm could bring 100 jobs to area over timeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA manufacturing business that could bring 100 jobs to the city over the course of several years is expressing interest...
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SACF: 25 years of helping
Board members enjoy serving community Contributed Photo Members of the Shawano Area Community Foundation board meet regularly to move the mission of the organization forward. Pictured are, from left,...
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Awards honor schools working with disadvantaged children
Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Fourth-grade students Ayianna Hill, left, and Lily Boivin, center, work on math exercises through a card game Thursday at Gresham Community School as Jocelyn Cerveny works...
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Beating the odds again
Tigerton, Gresham receive School of Recognition honorsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Kristen Phillippi, who teaches second and third grades at Gresham...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 29Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St., reported a male shoplifter who fled the store.Harassment — Police...
View ArticleOfficer hurt during incident at ThedaCare
By: Leader StaffA Shawano police officer sustained an arm injury while trying to subdue a juvenile during a disturbance at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano on Sunday evening.Police were called about...
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Mexican eatery a crowd favorite
El Tequila owner recalls strugglesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Bre McGee Server Paasual Cervantes, left, delivers mango margaritas to Nicole Boleman, center, and...
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