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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 19Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Civil Matter — Police responded to a neighbor dispute over snow-blowing in the 700 block of West Picnic Street.Theft...
View ArticleSchool district hires new HR director
By: Leader StaffA longtime school administrator has been hired to become the new human resources director for the Shawano School District.The school board voted Monday to hire Todd Kleinhans for an...
View ArticleDNR accepting comments regarding CWD
Wisconsin residents are invited to provide input over the next couple of weeks regarding the state’s chronic wasting disease response plan.Over the past several months, the state Department of Natural...
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Vision 2017 grants help Senzig’s with exterior improvements
Contributed Photo Senzig’s Fine Home Furnishings recently received $7,500 in Vision 2017 grants to update exterior signage and install new awnings and flooring. Shown, from left, are Nancy Smith,...
View ArticleCounty seeks compromise with historical society
Private group to mull latest offer on propertiesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County officials are offering to accept future ownership of the Shawano County Historical Society...
View ArticleClintonville administrator job draws 17 applicants
Kell’s interim contract expires in JuneBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentSeventeen people have applied for the city administrator job in the city of Clintonville.The deadline for applications was...
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Winter in Wisconsin — frozen in a car wash
Police free Shawano man after 25 minutesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Eric Hutter Leader Photo by Scott Williams Best Wash, 1348 E. Green Bay St., sometimes closes down on winter...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 20Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Theft — Prescription medication was reported stolen in the 900 block of South Weed Street.Theft — Police responded to...
View ArticleRegistration underway for Cow College
Series of 3 sessions begins Jan. 10The 55th annual University of Wisconsin-Extension Cow College program, a series of educational programs offered three consecutive Tuesdays, starts Jan. 10 in...
View ArticleCourt News
Forgery, felony theftA Stevens Point man is facing felony charges of theft and forgery after allegedly buying a used car with a bogus check.Austin G. Standke, 21, is accused of forging someone else’s...
View ArticleOh, brother: Sparks fly over county appointments
Supervisors block chairman’s changesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County Board members rejected two appointments Wednesday to an influential advisory group, including one...
View ArticleNew psychological exam ordered in standoff case
Gillett man incarcerated for 2014 incident in WittenbergBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Gillett man committed to a mental institution two years ago for an armed standoff with sheriff’s deputies...
View ArticleSelf-proclaimed church in family legal squabble
Church once linked to Posse ComitatusBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comFamily members of a self-proclaimed church in Tigerton once associated with the Posse Comitatus are embroiled in a legal...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 21Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police investigated a property theft complaint at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Accident — Police responded...
View ArticleWinter sporting buffs start hitting the ice
Sheriff’s department advises cautionBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe sub-freezing cold snap earlier this month has emboldened winter fishing enthusiasts to start hitting the ice, but the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 22Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of West First Street.Hit and Run — Police...
View ArticleClintonville gets grant to replace lead water lines
Homeowners can receive up to $2K to complete workBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentClintonville residents who have lead water lines can receive up to $2,000 to have them replaced.The Common...
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County landfill set for turnaround
Trash dump no longer losing moneyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo Located at 1099 Rusch Road in Shawano, the Shawano County Landfill is owned by the county and...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 26Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:OWL — Police received a report of a male subject operating a vehicle without a license on East Green Bay Street but...
View ArticleJuror misconduct charged in Packers ticket case
Broker had friend on the jury, opponents allegeBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comSeveral Green Bay Packers fans are seeking a new trial in a civil fraud case against a Shawano ticket...
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