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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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...
View ArticleWalker 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...
View ArticlePSC 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...
View ArticleCounty 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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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...
View ArticleElection 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...
View ArticleChild 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...
View ArticleBus 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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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...
View ArticleOnly 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...
View ArticleVan 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...
View ArticleClintonville 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 —...
View ArticleCity 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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