Medical student works at tribal clinic
Mother Theresa once said, “What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.”This is especially true if you go home, love your family and help your community. Chris Culhane, a...
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State fire marshal investigating blaze
Two people injured, flown to MilwaukeeBy: Grace Kirchner Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner The area around the burned building on South Main Street was taped off on Thursday.Officials with...
View ArticleAmbulance service partners with Coverdell
Program results in better stroke care from EMS crewsEffective stroke care requires coordination among many partners, and Emergency Medical Services play a key role in these efforts.Shawano Ambulance...
View ArticleChoosing sides in 2016
Voters weigh options for presidentBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County voters were enamored with Ronald Reagan, later rallied around Bill Clinton, then stood with George W....
View ArticleClintonville apartment fire started in kitchen
Cause still under investigationBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentA fire that damaged a building on Clintonvile’s Main Street originated in the kitchen, but the cause of the fire is still under...
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Shawano County cow wins state title
Green Valley farmer enjoys top honorBy: Carol Wagner Leader Correspondent Leader Photo by Carol Wagner Tim Busch’s 10-year-old Ayrshire cow, Dreamer, was awarded the 2016 Wisconsin “Cow of the Year” at...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 20Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police responded to a property theft complaint in the 500 block of Prospect Circle.Truancy — Police logged...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 24Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Olga Brener Intermediate School, 1300 S. Union St.Accident —...
View Article2 charged with alleged Cecil marijuana operation
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo Cecil residents have been charged with running alleged marijuana operation out of their home in the village.Bradley W. Sexton, 53, and Terri L. Singletary, 51,...
View ArticleMeeting planned to discuss Highway 22 work in Shawano
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting next week to discuss proposed improvements to state Highway 22 in Shawano.Work is planned between South Main Street and County...
View ArticleNew deans hired for elementary schools
Consultant urged beefing up staffBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comA second-grade teacher from Marinette and a physical education teacher who coaches football in Marion have been hired to...
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Cemetery excess a grave concern for city
Cleanup efforts riles some familiesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams A form letter from the city is shown attached to a gravesite at Woodlawn Cemetery,...
View ArticleTrick or Treat
Here’s a list of trick-or-treat hours in Shawano area communities:Shawano: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31Bonduel: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31Bowler: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30Cecil: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31Clintonville: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30Gillett:...
View ArticleTax increase for 2017 approved
Spending down in Shawano County budgetBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County Board members on Wednesday approved a 2017 county budget that trims spending while increasing...
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Survey: Clintonville residents prefer new school
Consultant suggests putting issue to referendumBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Craig Uhlenbrauck of Miron Construction speaks at a meeting of the Clintonville School...
View ArticleMeeting focuses on conversion of Hwy. 29 to freeway in Marathon Co.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting Wednesday to discuss the future conversion of state Highway 29 to a freeway from County Road Q in Marathon County to U.S....
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 26Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A 23-year-old man was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.Arrest —...
View ArticleSMU warns of scam collection calls
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAt least two businesses in the city were targeted by an attempted telephone scam Wednesday involving someone claiming to be with Shawano Municipal Utilities and...
View ArticleMenominee clinic maintains accreditation
The Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.Status as an accredited organization means the Menominee Tribal Clinic has...
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EMT urges compassion and understanding for patients
Father recently diagnosed with dementiaBy: Susan Woelfel, ThedaStar Communication Specialist, EMT Contributed Photo Susan Woelfel and her father, Roger Piehl, enjoy fishing on Shawano Lake. Piehl was...
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