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Marion police lose K-9 officer
Utos put down due to cardiac issuesBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo Courtesy of Marion Police Department Utos, an 8-year-old German shepherd who worked with the Marion Police Department,...
View ArticleTigerton man faces attempted homicide charges
He allegedly attacked pregnant womanBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Tigerton man is facing two counts of attempted homicide for allegedly trying to kill a pregnant woman and her unborn child...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 27Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated an identity theft complaint in the 1000 block of South River Street.Theft — A property...
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Felony OWIA Pulaski man whose vehicle went into a ditch along state Highway 29 last week has been charged with a felony count of eighth offense operating while intoxicated. Steven L. Ponfil, 45, could...
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Boys & Girls Club hires 1st director
Services start next month at Olga BrenerBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe new Boys & Girls Club of Shawano is getting ready to launch services under the leadership of a club...
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Bond increased in Tigerton attempted homicide case
Additional felony battery charge expectedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comBond was raised Wednesday for a Tigerton man facing charges of attempted homicide and strangulation after the state...
View ArticleMattoon looking to create new school district
Public hearing set for TuesdayBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe village and residents of Mattoon are pushing forward with efforts to break away from Antigo and create a new school district as a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 28Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a debit card fraud complaint in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.Shoplifting —...
View ArticleClintonville buildings damaged by fire were not insured
City considers its optionsBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe two buildings that were damaged by recent fires in downtown Clintonville were not insured, according to City Administrator Chuck...
View ArticleTribe criticizes approval of Back Forty Mine permit
Cultural, environmental issues citedThe Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin issued a statement late Thursday saying it was “saddened and outraged” with the decision by the Michigan Department of...
View ArticleCity building permits, home improvements spike in 2016
2017 could be even strongerBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano has seen a spike in building permits this year unrivaled by any previous year on record, according to building inspector Brian...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 29Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Noise — Police responded to a noise complaint in the 200 block of South Union Street.Arrest — A 28-year-old man was...
View ArticleSoldier from Neopit found dead while on leave
Police are investigating the death of a soldier from Wisconsin while he was on leave in Asheville, North Carolina.Spc. Naeciwat R. Latender, 21, of Neopit, was an infantryman assigned to the 82nd...
View ArticleKeshena man gets 15 months for abusing girl
By: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentA Keshena man was sentenced to 15 months in prison Thursday for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.Matthew T. White Jr., 27, will also be on supervised release for...
View ArticlePackers ticket broker fires back
Burris denies knowing any jurorsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano businessman Douglas Burris is denying that he had any friends on a jury that cleared him of civil fraud charges...
View ArticleTop 10 stories of 2016
Belmark project selected as year’s biggest storyBy: Leader StaffThe top local stories of 2016, as chosen by the Leader editorial staff, probably say more about the year or years ahead than the year...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 2Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 40-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation in the 400 block of River Heights.Drug Offense —...
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Possession of methA Clintonville man was arrested on drug charges after a New Year’s Day traffic accident in the town of Morris.Anthony R. McMillin, 35, was charged with felony counts of second or...
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Jury misconduct inquiry ordered in Packers ticket case
Judge sets March 8 hearing to question jurorsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Douglas BurrisGreen Bay Packers fans suing a Shawano ticket broker who sold their season tickets will get a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 3Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a minor two-vehicle accident at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Arrest — A male subject...
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