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Research team studying history of Woodland Bowl pageants
Goal is to revive tradition this summer Contributed Images Two covers of programs for past Menominee Tribal pageants are shown above. People at College of Menominee Nation are working to revive the...
View ArticleArea EMS providers get training on new app
Program speeds communication in heart attack responsesArea first responders and ThedaCare hospitals are the first in Wisconsin to use a new app-like program that helps EMS personnel caring for a heart...
View ArticleIt’s not too late to seek energy assistance benefits
The deadline to apply for the Shawano County Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program is May 15.WHEAP assistance is a one-time payment during the heating season (Oct. 1 to May 15). The funding pays a...
View ArticleFarmer challenges incumbent in county District 8
Stern seeks 8th term in officeBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County Board District 8 incumbent Rosetta Stern is seeking re-election April 5 in a contest with challenger John...
View ArticleCoVantage receives grant to help businesses
CoVantage Credit Union has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund.CDFI grants help provide funding to financial institutions so they...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 17Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Trespass — Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 200 block of West Richmond Street.Theft — A stereo...
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Rivers approach flood stage with spring thaw
More rain likely next weekBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The rain-swollen Wolf River, still near flood stage, creeps up the boat launch Friday at...
View ArticleCronce says no to mayoral debate
Oberstein says voters want open discussionBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano mayoral candidate Jeanne Cronce is declining to meet with opponent Jim Oberstein for a debate ahead of the April...
View ArticleMattoon man shot in domestic incident
A 24-year-old Mattoon man sustained “significant injuries” during a domestic incident in the village early Sunday, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said.A 32-year-old Mattoon woman was taken...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 20Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 400 block of South Sawyer Street.Suspicious —...
View ArticleReport: State’s county jail populations, spending declining
After peaking at 14,870 per day in 2008, county jail populations declined 16 percent to an average of 12,528 in 2014. As populations fell, so did jail operating costs, dropping 9.0 percent from $511.2...
View ArticleNew name for Theda Clark
ThedaCare this week announced that Theda Clark Medical Center becomes ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, effective Wednesday.The new name is part of a rebranding effort announced nearly two...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 21Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at County Road B and Union Street. Minor injuries were...
View ArticleCounty Board District 17 seat on the ballot
Incumbent Olson faces challenger KuhnBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comVoters in the Belle Plaine area have a two-person race to decide April 5 for representation in Shawano County Board...
View ArticleMattoon shooting still under investigation
By: Leader StaffAuthorities Tuesday were still investigating the events surrounding a shooting during a domestic disturbance in Mattoon.A 24-year-old Mattoon man sustained “significant injuries” during...
View ArticleMiddle school graduation ceremony set
Parents applaud compromise planBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano eighth-graders will get their graduation ceremony after all.Faced with parent objections, school officials have...
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Gresham school showing its age
District asking voters for $9.2M for facelift, enhancementsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Image The Gresham School District is asking voters for $9.2 million to demolish an...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 22Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Curfew — A juvenile was warned for a curfew violation in the 500 block of South Main Street.Fraud — Police...
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Woman charged with attempted homicide in Mattoon shooting
Suspect says she didn’t know rifle was loadedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Rebecca Malueg appears by video hookup with her attorney, Paul Zilles, for an initial...
View Article2 county veterans battle in District 20
Madsen challenges Giese in electionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA former top Shawano County government employee is stepping forward to challenge the incumbent supervisor April 5 in...
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