Hearings set on library consolidation
Sessions planned in Birnamwood, ShawanoTwo public hearings will be held this month on the proposed consolidation of the Shawano City-County Library system.The hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11...
View Article1 school board race in Shawano
By: By Leader StaffVoters in the Shawano School District will have one contested school board race to decide in April.Former board member Bruce Milavitz is seeking election to a newly created at-large...
View ArticleDavis not seeking re-election to Shawano council
Kurkiewicz faces challengerBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThere will be at least one change on the Shawano Common Council come April, and maybe two depending on spring election results.Alderman...
View ArticleVote set on proposed Mattoon school district
Decision unlikely to end debateBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAntigo school officials will vote Tuesday on whether to allow the village of Mattoon to create its own school district, but however...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 4Police logged 37 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano, 100 County Road...
View ArticleMarion police plan service for K-9
The Marion Police Department is planning a memorial on Saturday for fallen K-9 Utos, who passed away Dec. 23 due to a genetic heart condition.A law enforcement escort will be given to Utos from the...
View ArticleRDA to consider raze order for Ponderosa
2 other SIST properties also on the agendaBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Redevelopment Authority will discuss a possible raze order for the former Ponderosa building when it convenes...
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New HR director has troubled past
Kleinhans left last job following misconduct allegationsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com TODD KLEINHANSThe Shawano School District’s new human resources director left his previous job...
View ArticleNeopit man charged with possession of synthetic drug
A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned a three-count indictment against a man involved in drug trafficking on the Menominee Reservation.Joseph Komanekin Jr., 33, of Neopit, is charged with...
View ArticleKeshena man faces domestic violence charge
A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned a two-count indictment against a man involved in habitual domestic violence offenses on the Menominee Reservation.The indictment charged Jeffrey Matchopatow,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 5Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged six truancy complaints from the Shawano School District.Restraining Order — Police...
View Article3 charged in latest computer sex crime sting
46 arrested over last 3 yearsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThree men have been charged as a result of Shawano County’s latest computer sex sting operation.Frank M. Peak, 46, of Antigo, Andrew...
View ArticleSchuler hopes to keep Wescott chairman job in April election
Only a handful of contested races on the ballotBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comWescott Town Chairman Mike Schuler is looking to return to his post for another two-year term in April, but he’ll...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 8Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident in the 800 block of South Park Street.Suspicious — A...
View ArticleDonations announced for Boys & Girls Club
By: Leader StaffAs it begins offering services, the new Boys & Girls Club of Shawano has received two significant financial contributions.The Mielke Family Foundation is donating $60,000 to the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 9Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Threatening — Police investigated a threatening complaint in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.Truancy — Police...
View ArticleClintonville plans $24.9M school referendum in April
Approval would pave way for new elementary schoolBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentClintonville School District residents will be asked to approve a $24.9 million referendum to build a new...
View ArticleAttorney hints at foreclosure of SIST property
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe attorney for an investment group that holds first mortgage positions on a number of properties owned by the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology...
View ArticleRDA proceeds with Ponderosa raze order
New owners already looking at taking it downBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Redevelopment Authority will move ahead with a raze and remove order against the former Ponderosa property,...
View ArticleSIST airs history of alleged discrimination
RDA gives group 30 days to present property planBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comIt was intended to be a simple question by the Shawano Redevelopment Authority about what plans the Samanta Roy...
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