Job fair scheduled March 16 in Shawano
Shawano area residents and area high school students interested in employment and career training options are invited to attend the Shawano County Job Center’s annual job fair March 16.The fair,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 7Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Assault — A sexual assault complaint was under investigation.Threatening — Police investigated a threatening...
View ArticlePonderosa property sale cancelled again
Former SIST originally 1 of 15 in foreclosure suitBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comFor the second time in six months an expected foreclosure sale of the former Ponderosa restaurant in Shawano has...
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Mega-deal in Shawano real estate
Large firm under new ownershipBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Shown with a Smart car customized to promote Exit Elite Realty are company President Lori...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 8Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Trespass — Police responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress at Auto Prep Center, 220 N. Main St. A K-9...
View ArticleSCMS students heading to nation’s capital
Trip in May will showcase Washington, D.C., highlightsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe opportunity to visit the nation’s capital during the 2016 presidential campaign has attracted...
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Council meeting focuses on development plans
Marquardt oversees last session as mayorBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Mayor Lorna Marquardt and Alderman Fred Ponschok pose for a photo after their last Common Council...
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ALL THAT SHAZZ
Local jazz festival celebrates 7th yearBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The Shawano Community High School jazz band will be the cornerstone of the Shawano Jazz Festival on...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 9Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A man was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.Accident — Police...
View ArticleMore question county farm lease action
Timing linked to failed sale effortBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA move by Shawano County officials to break a farmer’s lease on a county-owned farm stirred more concerns Thursday...
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Sheriff’s department K-9 diagnosed with cancer
Cody takes early retirementBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Shawano County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Cody has been diagnosed with cancer.One of Shawano County’s two K-9 units was...
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Man accused in shooting incident faces new charges
Phone conversation with visitor recordedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Andrew E. ThomasA Shawano man charged in connection with a January shooting incident in the city, and subsequently charged...
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Possession/intent to deliver methTwo people are facing felony drug charges after one of them allegedly dropped a baggie of methamphetamine while playing a slot machine at the North Star Casino.The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 10Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 500 block of South Main Street.Arrest — A...
View ArticleResidents’ comments sought on Hwy. 45 project
Meeting will be held March 22 in TigertonThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public involvement meeting on March 22 to discuss two proposed improvement projects on U.S. 45 between...
View ArticleSACF: 25 years of helping
Organization names volunteer award winnersThe Shawano Area Community Foundation will honor five local volunteers at its seventh annual “Celebration of Giving” event April 12.The celebration will begin...
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Waterfront home is Shawano’s 1st in a year
Construction drought ends on Hotz CourtBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Overlooking the Wolf River channel, crews work on excavating the site for a new...
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No charges in fatal hit-and-run
Victim’s family rips investigationBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams A roadside memorial created by family members marks the spot where David Hawpetoss was...
View ArticleShawano police enforcing Click It or Ticket program
Campaign runs through SeptemberBy: Leader StaffThe Shawano Police Department is mobilizing, along with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin, for the annual Click It or Ticket...
View ArticleCounty District 4 supervisor faces challenge
Voters have choice in April 5 electionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comVoters in Shawano County Board District 4 will choose April 5 between an experienced incumbent seeking re-election...
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