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Write-in challenger declares in District 6

By: tryan@shawanoleader.comA write-in candidate has registered to run against District 6 Shawano County Supervisor Randy Young in Tuesday’s election.William Ecke, co-chair of the Shawano County...

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County Board adopts parks plan

By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Heritage Park is one of two parks in Shawano County managed by an outside organization. The county’s outdoor recreation plan...

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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 26Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Theft — A vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of North Franklin Street.Disturbance — A 33-year-old Shawano...

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Election Previews

By: Leader StaffCounty Board, District 10District 10 incumbent Robert Krause will face challenger David Korth in a Shawano County Board of Supervisors race in the spring election Tuesday.The district...

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Walker raises limits for casino study

By: The Associated PressGov. Scott Walker’s administration has agreed to triple to $1.5 million the potential payment to a national law firm hired to help examine whether to allow the Menominee Tribe...

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PSC approves Gresham water rate hike

By: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentWater rates for Gresham Municipal Utility residential customers will increase by 26 percent or, approximately $9.60 per month, under an order the Wisconsin Public...

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County Board, school board seats up for election Tuesday

By: Leader StaffFollowing is a list of contested Shawano County and area school board races that will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Races where candidates are not opposed are not listed.Polls are...

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Election Previews

By: Leader StaffCounty Board, District 5District 5 incumbent Shawano County Supervisor Sandy Steinke will face a challenge from John Granchay in Tuesday’s election. The district includes Wards 9 and 10...

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Election could continue board overhaul

By: tryan@shawanoleader.comTwo veteran members are hoping to hold onto their seats on the Shawano School Board in Tuesday’s election, while a challenger is hoping to join the ranks of the board’s...

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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 27Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident on North Bartlett Street.Drug Offense — Police...

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Child sex sting nets 19 suspects

By: Leader StaffEditor’s note: The Shawano Leader was allowed behind-the-scenes access to Shawano County’s participation in Operation Vanguard. Thursday’s edition will feature an inside look at the...

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Bus lost in transit station fire

By: Leader StaffKeshena firefighters battled a bus fire Saturday evening at the Menominee Public Transit Building.Crews were called to the scene around 5:30 p.m., according to fire officials. A transit...

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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 30Police logged 14 incidents, including the following:Theft — A wallet was reported stolen at The Shelter, 142 S. Main St.Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated...

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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 31Police logged 11 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Hillcrest Primary School, 1410 Waukechon St.Harassment — Police...

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Election Results

Gresham School BoardIncumbents Holly Schmidt and Marge Eberhard held onto their two at-large seats on the Gresham School Board on Tuesday.Former board member Gary Olsen ran third.The two top...

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Only 1 County Board incumbent falls

Zwirschitz unseats Wnek in Dist. 27By: tryan@shawanoleader.comAll but one of the 27 Shawano County Board incumbents held onto their seats in Tuesday’s election. Most faced no opposition, but nearly all...

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Van Dyck loses School Board seat

McFarlane says voters looking for changeBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comIncumbent Shawano School Board member Julie Van Dyck was ousted from the board in Tuesday’s election, ending a 15-year career on the...

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Clintonville mayor earns third term

By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentMayor Judith Magee withstood a write-in challenge in Tuesday’s election, but Clintonville voters ousted at least two of the aldermen on the ballot.Magee defeated...

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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 1Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 32-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Washington and Prairie streets.Harassment —...

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City officials elected without opposition

Uncontested races in the city of Shawano had a couple of amusing write-ins Tuesday, but no other surprises.Fred Flintstone garnered a vote for circuit court judge and Barney Fife had one for mayor,...

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