Pact with mystery company on city agenda
Manufacturer plans ‘paper products related facility’By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comDorothy is still not surrendering her real name, but the mystery project will be on the Shawano Plan...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 31Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police responded to a scam complaint at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Theft — Jewelry was reported stolen in...
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Graduates told to follow their dreams, appreciate the moments
CHS Class of 2016 honored SaturdayBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Leading the processional grand march at the Clintonville High School commencement Saturday are, from...
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Tigerton Class of 2016 says farewell
By: Leah Lehman, Leader Correspondent Photo by Leah Lehman Ashley Knaup, left, and Summer Kopitzke were among the Class of 2016 graduates participating in the commencement ceremony Friday at Tigerton...
View ArticlePanel backs development agreement with mystery firm
Name being withheld until employees are toldBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe identity of the mystery manufacturing firm planning to move into Shawano has been kept under wraps out of deference...
View ArticleDeer crash danger increases in June
By: Leader StaffWith their size, swiftness and unpredictability, deer are huge hazards for motorists. In June, they likely will be even more prevalent on Wisconsin roads, according to the Wisconsin...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 1Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident in the 100 block of South Main Street.Theft — A...
View ArticlePolashek suspends run for state Senate
Retired administrator now supports Van StippenBy: Joan Koehne, jkoehne@wolfrivermedia.comIt’s back to retirement for Dave Polashek.The former Oconto Falls School superintendent suspended his campaign...
View ArticleArea businesses invited to join wage and benefit study
The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce is participating in the 2016-2017 Northeast Wisconsin Chambers Coalition Wage and Benefit Study.Area businesses are invited to participate, as participation from...
View ArticleCity considering downtown property purchases
Mayor owns one of the sitesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano officials are considering the purchase of several downtown properties for potential future development, including one owned by...
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City forces inspections of 2 SIST properties
Reports expected next weekBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan This property at 214 S. Main St. was one of two properties owned by the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and...
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Shawano gets its own Summerfest
Downtown event formerly known as Jumpin’ June JamboreeBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The band Nitehawk has been signed to perform its rock and country music from 6-9...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 2Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Theft — A wallet was reported stolen at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.OAR — A 37-year-old man was cited for operating...
View ArticleCowles announces re-election campaign
State Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay, this week announced his re-election campaign is underway.Cowles turned in all required forms and collected over 800 signatures nominating him to run for another...
View ArticleGresham schedules power outage June 14
Gresham Municipal Utilities has scheduled an electric utility outage from 2:30-5:30 a.m. June 14.The outage is required for maintenance of the Zoglman Street substation. GMU will attempt to do the work...
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Old-time circus heading to Shawano
Big top due to arrive Aug. 19By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Although there are no elephants, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus features other animal acts,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 8Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a telephone scam complaint in the 300 block of East Center Street.Drug Offense — Police...
View ArticleCity seeking sewer rate increase
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Water and Sewer Utility is asking the state Public Service Commission for a 12 percent overall increase in sewer rates, though that percentage will...
View ArticleCity seeks input on planning at Summerfest
Public can offer suggestions about key areasBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAmong the activities that Shawano residents and visitors will be table to take part in at Shawano Summerfest on...
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Torch carried proudly in Shawano
Local law enforcement officers support Special OlympicsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Local law enforcement officers, from left, Craig Rekoske, Jeff Buettner...
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