FSA mailing ballots for county committee election
The Shawano-Menominee County USDA Farm Service Agency began mailing ballots to eligible voters for the 2016 FSA County Committee elections Monday.Producers must return ballots to the Shawano-Menominee...
View ArticleDiscover Wisconsin features Annie’s Campground
Annie’s Campground in Gresham will be featured on an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin.The nation’s longest-running tourism TV show is showcasing six camping destinations and the little things...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 10Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint at Lakeland Industries, 504 Lakeland Road.Warrant — A 29-year-old man...
View ArticleCity OKs hike in yard waste collection fees
Increase still won’t cover costsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano officials this week approved an increase in the annual cost of curbside pickup of brush and yard waste, though it still...
View ArticlePackers ticket fraud trial nears end
Shawano broker could face stiff penaltyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comAn attorney for Green Bay Packers fans urged a Shawano County jury Friday to throw a flag on their former ticket...
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‘MY HEROES’
Local residents pause to honor veteransBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Spectators listen attentively while Vietnam veteran Ken Jerabek speaks from the...
View ArticleClintonville hires firm to uprade computer system
Work estimated to cost $21,500By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe city of Clintonville will spend at least $21,500 to upgrade its computer system and software in the wake of recurring computer...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 15Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged six truancy complaints from the Shawano School District.Arrest — A 23-year-old woman was...
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County approves new emergency alert system
System will alert residents via phoneBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed photo CodeRED Mobile Alert, as shown, is one of the emergency notification systems that Shawano County...
View ArticleShawano council passes 2017 budget
City taxes to tick up slightlyBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity of Shawano property owners will see an increase in their tax bills for the coming year under the 2017 budget adopted Wednesday by...
View ArticleAppeals court blocks Dassey’s release
‘Making a Murderer’ inmate to remain in prison during appealBy: The Associated PressA Wisconsin prison inmate whose case was featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” will stay behind bars...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 16Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint in the 100 block of South Bartlett Street.Disorderly — Police responded...
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Battery to law enforcement officerA Green Bay woman is facing a second felony count of battery to a law enforcement officer for allegedly injuring a Shawano County Jail correctional officer while...
View ArticleCoVantage foundation kicks off fundraiser
Boys & Girls Club one of the beneficiariesCoVantage Cares Foundation has announced a two-week fundraising campaign beginning on Nov. 29 that has become known as Giving Tuesday, and the Boys &...
View ArticleElectric rate hike included in SMU budget
Commission, council give their approvalBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe 2017 operating budget for Shawano Municipal Utilities includes an increase in electric rates expected to kick in at the...
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Prevea gets OK for Shawano clinic
Work could start soon at old restaurant siteBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The proposed Prevea Health clinic site includes the former Anello’s Torch Lite...
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Astronaut urges area kids to aim high
First Native American in space visitsBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams John Herrington, the first Native American to explore space, discusses his...
View ArticleSchools get mixed grades from state
3 districts exceed expectationsBy: Leader StaffSchool districts in the Shawano area are getting a mixed bag of evaluations in the newest state report cards on school performance.The Menominee Indian...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 17Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A 20-year-old man was taken into custody at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.Truancy —...
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Angelica farmhouse gutted by fire
Strong winds hamper firefightersBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams An outdoor staircase and deck are among the few remaining pieces of a farmhouse that was...
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