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Cronce takes over as Shawano mayor
City administrator sees transition as ‘momentous’By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Newly elected Shawano Mayor Jeanne Cronce visits with friends and family on her first...
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Sturgeon wow early crowds in Shawano
Spawning season under wayBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Eyeing a sturgeon, Miranda Vele points as she and her family, Brendyn Vele, 4, Cornell Zhuccahosse,...
View ArticleCourt rejects domestic abuse appeal
By: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentA state appeals court Tuesday refused to overturn a Shawano County man’s domestic abuse enhancement on grounds he only resided with the victim five or six nights a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 19Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated person complaint in the 300 block of South Union Street.Theft —...
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Cops use porn to warn parents
Social media controls urged for kidsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams About 50 parents and other adults attended the free social media awareness event held...
View ArticleSteinke elected council president
Davis held post since 2002By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAlderwoman Sandy Steinke was elected Shawano Common Council president Tuesday, the first time in 14 years that the title hasn’t gone to...
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Sturgeon crews nab a big one
At 6-foot-8, not quite a recordBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Ty Maurer, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, wades through the Wolf...
View ArticlePolice lieutenants to go to 12-hour shifts
Shawano union still in negotiationsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano police lieutenants will go to 12-hour work days next month after approval Tuesday by the Common Council, but union...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 20Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Hillcrest Primary School, 1410 S. Waukechon St.Truancy — Police...
View ArticleAgencies participate in mock active shooter drill
More intensive drill planned in AugustBy: Leader StaffArea law enforcement and emergency responders were put through the paces Thursday of a simulated incident they hope will never happen — an active...
View ArticleMenominee River Water Walk begins Saturday
Tribes want to draw attention to proposed mineMembers of the Menominee Nation, other tribes and organizations, and supporters will hold a Menominee River Water Walk this weekend to create awareness of...
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Changing of the guard in Clintonville
New mayor, council members take officeBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Lois Bressette presides over her first meeting as mayor Tuesday in Clintonville. In the foreground...
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60 years on, Cold War pillows bring comfort
Crates found unopened in courthouse atticBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Wooden crates dated 1957 turned up in the Shawano County Courthouse attic...
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Sturgeon season bittersweet for tribal members
Emotions run high with fish at damBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Menominee tribal members Gene Caldwell, left, and Margaret Wilber watch sturgeon...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 21Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at Hillcrest Primary School, 1410 S. Waukechon...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 21Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at Hillcrest Primary School, 1410 S. Waukechon...
View ArticleCity plans Arbor Day ceremony
The Shawano Tree Advisory Committee will host an Arbor Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Shawano at Birch Hill, 1475 Birch Hill Lane.The program includes planting of a...
View ArticleParents could be liable for kids’ bullying
Chief says goal is to have parents work with policeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano parents will have an incentive to see that their kids aren’t engaged in bullying or harassment under a...
View ArticleSchool pay bonuses raise concerns
Administrators will share $19,090By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comTop administrators in the Shawano School District could get bonuses averaging $1,700 next year, despite opposition from...
View ArticleWellness program brings ThedaCare staff into Hillcrest
ThedaCare employees will offer activities, advice and encouragement to promote healthy habits for students and their families during the second annual Good to Go initiative from April 25-29.More than...
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