County studies library restructuring
Change could halt outside billingBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comFaced with more bills from neighboring library systems, Shawano County is taking steps to consider changes aimed at...
View ArticlePolice: 5 officers dead, 7 hurt in Dallas protest shooting
By: The Associated PressDallas was in shock and beset by uncertainty early Friday after gunmen shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven during a peaceful protest over fatal police...
View ArticleAuthorities investigating alleged voter fraud incident
By: Leader StaffAuthorities are investigating an alleged incident of voter fraud during the spring election and presidential primary on April 5.Shawano police received a complaint from City Hall on...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 7Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated person complaint in the 700 block of South Union Street.Burglary —...
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Libertarian Senate candidate to visit Shawano
He could benefit from major party turmoilBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com PHIL ANDERSONLibertarian candidate for U.S. Senate Phil Anderson will be in Shawano on Sunday as part of a weekend...
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Love story’s final chapter
Married 70 years, couple dies hours apartBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Ruben and Betty Giese, shown on their wedding day in 1946, met at a school dance in Gresham...
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Old sawmill gone forever
Site planned for automobile shopBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Photo by Curt Knoke Owner Irvin Kroenke, left, is shown with some of his employees inside the Kroenke Sawmill, which...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 10Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at Green Bay and Main streets. A 43-year-old Green Bay woman...
View ArticlePublic hearing Thursday focuses on RDA plan
City: Session is not to discuss boundariesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials will hold a public hearing Thursday on the Redevelopment Authority’s action plan for dealing with...
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Walker in hog heaven at visit to Doc’s
Governor's ride around state promotes tourismBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski During a stop at Doc’s Harley Davidson east of Bonduel, Gov. Scott Walker asks...
View ArticleDollar General opening in Marion
Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 213 Industrial Drive in Marion at 8 a.m. July 23 with free prizes and special deals.Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at the...
View ArticleBellin to break ground on new Pulaski clinic
Bellin Health will hold a groundbreaking event from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday to celebrate construction of its new Pulaski clinic.Bellin Health Pulaski is expected to open in December at 723 S. Wisconsin...
View ArticleBellin to break ground on new Pulaski clinic
Bellin Health will hold a groundbreaking event from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday to celebrate construction of its new Pulaski clinic.Bellin Health Pulaski is expected to open in December at 723 S. Wisconsin...
View ArticleBlight district anger surprises some officials
Some areas were already designated blightedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe level of public hostility toward a proposed redevelopment district aimed at addressing blighted conditions in...
View ArticleFuture of RDA in limbo after council vote
Group waits on council feedback for new mapBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Redevelopment Authority is in a holding pattern after the Common Council’s vote Wednesday to send a proposed...
View ArticleCounty treasurer’s race heats up
August primary could be pivotalBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comTwo candidates vying for Shawano County treasurer are offering different approaches on how the treasurer should work with...
View ArticleShould school board be smaller?
Shawano district officials talk reapportioningBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School Board could be downsized or reconfigured because of a vacant board seat in a community...
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Shawano bar opening things up
Brothers Pub plans new conceptBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams With the existing Brothers Pub in the background, crews work on a 2,700-square-foot...
View ArticleRDA stall could affect city addressing SIST properties
Questions raised about need for authorityBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Common Council’s rejection this week of a blight district map proposed by the Redevelopment Authority could...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 14Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 500 block of North Main Street.Suspicious —...
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