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Veterans seek peace from fireworks
Consideration urged during holidayBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Michael Engel, a U.S. Army veteran, relaxes on the stoop outside his Shawano home, with...
View ArticleStill no answers on 3rd anniversary of hit-and-run death
Family seeks public’s help againBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTuesday marked the third anniversary of the death of a Michigan man in a hit-and-run case that remains unsolved.The family of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 29Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 25-year-old woman was arrested for domestic violence-related disorderly conduct after a disturbance...
View ArticleFourth of July Schedule
Here’s a guide to area activities over the Fourth of July weekend:Saturday, July 2Cloverleaf Lakes Kiddie and Pontoon Parades: Cloverleaf Lakes Chain, town of Belle Plaine. Parade at 10 a.m. at boat...
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Tribal college’s founder says farewell
Fowler helped build Menominee higher learning instituteBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com VERNA FOWLEROn her last day of work at the College of Menominee Nation, Verna Fowler still carried...
View ArticleLakeland Care wins national award
The Lakeland Care District has received national recognition as one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health, a provider of health management solutions.Lakeland Care District,...
View ArticleAuthorities seeking suspect in Cecil assault
By: Leader StaffShawano County authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect believed to have been involved in an assault in Cecil on Saturday.Sheriff’s deputies were called out to...
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City lists historic sites as blighted
County objects to redevelopment actionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The two buildings shown at Heritage Park were listed by the city as blighted, but...
View ArticleClintonville reopens skate park
Lions make it their legacy projectBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Gordy Noren Skate Park has reopened in Clintonville, with an official dedication to be held at a later date.Improvements to...
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Shawano has new meating place
Backes Brat Haus holding grand openingBy: Brady Van Duerzen, news@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Brady Van Deurzen Dan Backes, center, chats with regulars Gary and Jane Gilchrist about the wide...
View Article1 dead, 2 injured in accident
Crash closes Hwy. 47 for 2 hoursBy: Leader StaffA 70-year-old Seymour man was killed in a crash Thursday on state Highway 47 in the town of Lessor, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department...
View ArticleLocal student wins SkillsUSA award
A student from Shawano won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2016 SkillsUSA Championships held June 22-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.Shawano Community High School student Alex M. Raeder was...
View ArticleNames released in fatal crash
By: Leader StaffAuthorities on Friday released the names of the people involved in a fatal crash that killed one driver and seriously injured two other people in the town of Lessor on Thursday...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 30Police logged 37 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 800 block of South River Street.Theft — A bike was reported stolen...
View ArticleGillett man charged with 9th OWI
Also has federal warrant for illegally entering U.S.By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Gillett man apparently in the country illegally was charged Friday for an alleged ninth drunken-driving...
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Gresham village leader moving on
Bahr also manages local utility systemBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comGresham Village Administrator Art Bahr is stepping down after eight years in a job that combines overseeing the...
View ArticleFourth of July Schedule
Here’s a guide to area activities over the Fourth of July weekend:Saturday, July 2Cloverleaf Lakes Kiddie and Pontoon Parades: Cloverleaf Lakes Chain, town of Belle Plaine. Parade at 10 a.m. at boat...
View ArticleProducers encouraged to meet acreage reporting dates
The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to pay close attention to the acreage reporting dates for 2016.Producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including...
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City eyes partnership deal with Ski Sharks
New beach area already a big hitBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The new beach and swimming area at the recently established Smalley Park in Shawano is fast becoming a popular...
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Storage facility going up on Willow Lane
80 units planned to start, with potential up to 250By: Brady Van Duerzen, news@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Construction on a new storage facility on Willow Lane in the town of Washington is...
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