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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 17Police logged 13 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 300 block of South Main Street.Suspicious —...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 18Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 500 block of South Main Street.Disturbance —...
View ArticleArea voters have state, congressional races to decide
By: Leader StaffWhile most attention is on the presidential race in the November election, there will also be a number of down ballot races for area voters to decide, some of which will have to first...
View ArticleDOT sets Highway 47 construction meeting
By: Leader StaffThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to discuss construction plans for Airport Drive between Green Bay Street and state Highway 29.The meeting...
View ArticleBelmark project will get school land
District approves selling 2 acresBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comPlans for a much-anticipated manufacturing plant development near Hillcrest Primary School are getting an assist from...
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Poverty tops 11 percent in Shawano County
Help your neighbors, speaker urgesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Nancy Schultz, standing, addresses an audience Tuesday at the Shawano City-County...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 19Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 600 block of West Eagle Street.Juvenile — Police responded to a...
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Sexual abuse of a minorA Keshena man has been charged in federal court with sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16.Matthew T. White Jr., 27, is accused of engaging in a sex act with a 13-year girl...
View ArticleClintonville studying Pigeon River Dam repairs
City would seek DNR grant to help fund projectBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentRepairing the Pigeon River Dam could cost the city of Clintonville as much as $165,000. Throw in a sliding gate,...
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Fairest of the Fair enjoying busy summer
Taylor Przybylski helping promote Shawano County FairBy: Brady Van Deurzen, news@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo Taylor Przybylski waves to the crowd as she rides the Shawano County Fair float...
View ArticleExcessive heat warning for much of Wisconsin
Central US braces for ‘heat dome’By: The Associated PressThe National Weather Service says it’s been four years since Wisconsin has had the potential for the oppressive heat and humidity expected...
View ArticleShawano kids getting chance to join the club
Green Bay group branching out hereBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA three-year effort to provide Shawano children with after-school activities and guidance is culminating in the...
View ArticleShawano Lake tops attractions in tourism survey
Visitors spent nearly $63M in county last yearBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Lake remains the area’s top tourist attraction, according to a tourism destination assessment recently...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 20Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Auto Theft — A vehicle reported stolen in the 800 block of East Green Bay Street was recovered in Menominee...
View ArticleFormer Wittenberg teacher challenging Cowles
Powers seeking state Senate seatBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA former Wittenberg teacher who made two unsuccessful bids for the state Assembly is now setting his sights on the state...
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City says vacant SIST property could collapse
Building inspected under court orderBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan This property at 214 S. Main St. owned by the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology is in...
View ArticleRDA plans more educational outreach
Officials say people misunderstand blighted designationBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Redevelopment Authority has its first rehab project on its hands — salvaging its relevance and...
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Sexual assault of a childA Shawano man has been charged with two counts of repeated sexual assault of a child for alleged sexual contact with two children that occurred in the city over the course of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 21Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Child Abuse — A child abuse complaint was under investigation.Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person...
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Sailing on the lake — what a concept
Program for beginners may return next yearBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Jeff and Holly Zander, of Shawano, prepare to head out on Shawano Lake for a...
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