County plans to monitor grant requests more closely
‘Too many strings’ with some fundsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County is taking steps to guard against accepting state grants that might be more trouble than they are...
View ArticleArea braces for spring snowstorm
Up to 14 inches possible in some areasBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comJust when you think you’re out of the winter, Mother Nature pulls you back in.The Shawano area and much of the state was...
View ArticleClosings/Cancellations
THURSDAY, MARCH 24SCHOOL CLOSINGSGillett Public SchoolsGresham Public SchoolsMarion Public SchoolsMenominee Tribal SchoolCollege of Menominee NationNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegePulaski Public...
View ArticleLate winter storm batters central Wisconsin
By: The Associated PressA late winter storm is battering central Wisconsin.Eight to 12 inches of snow have fallen across the region with another 1 to 4 inches expected across most of the state today.A...
View ArticleClintonville forming task force to study elementary school needs
Deadline to join is TuesdayBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville School Board is forming a community-based committee to serve in an advisory capacity as the district conducts an...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 23Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 100 block of River Heights.Arrest — A 53-year-old man was...
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Spring snowstorm less severe than expected
Residents heed warnings, stay off roadsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski The parking lot behind the Shawano Fire Station is cleared of snow early Thursday afternoon....
View ArticleTribal member makes challenge in county District 21
Incumbent seeking 4th term on boardBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian tribe is challenging an incumbent for a seat on the Shawano County...
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Kohl Foundation honors St. James principal
Longmire 1 of 16 to get new Leadership AwardBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com SUSAN LONGMIRE(Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories featuring local winners of the Herb Kohl...
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Bonduel rallies around student
Fire displaces family without insuranceBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The family displaced by a house fire includes, from left, Randall Schumacher, Faye Alexander,...
View ArticleFarming has come a long way since 1959
Ag awards banquet FridayBy: By Jamie Patton, Special to the LeaderShawano County is steeped in farming history, which includes the recognition of some of the county’s best farmers and agricultural...
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Beggs moving on up into chief’s chair
Longtime captain takes over April 8By: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Longtime Clintonville Police Department Capt. James Beggs will succeed Terry Lorge as chief of police...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 24Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 400 block of East Fifth Street.Hit and Run —...
View ArticleRematch awaits voters in county District 27
Wnek challenges Zwirschitz for supervisor seatBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comVoters in Shawano County Board District 27 will see two familiar names on the ballot April 5 in a county...
View ArticleClintonville council helps leagues compromise over ball diamonds
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council has worked out a compromise between a Christian church softball league and the Clintonville Youth Baseball organization about use...
View ArticleOfficers to be trained in fair and impartial policing
Program teaches them about implicit biasesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano police this spring will add another layer of training to their law enforcement expertise, but this one more...
View ArticleKohl Foundation recognizes 2 from Tigerton
Teacher, student honored for educational excellenceBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com(Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories featuring local winners of the Herb Kohl Educational...
View ArticleSchool Board split on schedule changes
Some favor more sleep for teensBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano School Board members are finding themselves deeply divided over whether to juggle school start times so older...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 27Police logged 10 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 600 block of East Maurer Street.Juvenile —...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 28Police logged 41 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Two juveniles were cited for underage drinking after police responded to a disturbance in the 800...
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