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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 10Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 30-year-old Shawano man was arrested for domestic violence-related battery and disorderly conduct...
View ArticlePrimary election need in Menominee Indian board race
By: Leader StaffA three-way contest will require a Feb. 21 primary to narrow the field for a seat to fill out an unexpired term on the Menominee Indian School Board.Incumbent Randal Chevalier was...
View ArticlePrevea moving ahead on new clinic
Shawano facility could be open by fallBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comPrevea Health could be offering urgent care and other services from a new location on Shawano’s east side by later...
View ArticleAntigo board rejects Mattoon school district plan
Supporters considering next stepsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comSupporters of a breakaway Mattoon school district are weighing their options after Antigo school officials voted 8-1 Tuesday to...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 11Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident at Richmond and Lincoln streets.Warrant — A 33-year-old man...
View ArticleClintonville OKs 2nd sewer rate hike in 9 months
Increases help repay loan for treatment facilityBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a sewer rate increase of 21 percent for city...
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County pitches new library structure
Crowd hears consolidation plan in BirnamwoodBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Audience members listen as Shawano County Administrative Coordinator Brent...
View ArticleCity approves wording for parks referendum
Advisory vote seeks public opinion on borrowing $1.85MBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Common Council on Wednesday approved the wording of a referendum question that will give Shawano...
View ArticleTeen's vehicular homicide trial delayed
Jury will hear Swadner case in OctoberBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comLess than two weeks before it was set to begin, the vehicular homicide trial of Ryan Swadner, the teenage driver in a 2014...
View ArticleSchmidt assumes CEO responsibilities at medical center
He also will continue to oversee New London hospitalBill Schmidt commenced his CEO responsibilities at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano upon last month’s retirement of Dorothy Erdmann.The new position...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 12Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 31-year-old woman was taken into custody on a warrant in the 1100 block of South Main Street.Fire Call —...
View ArticleShawano charter school under review
LEADS program set to expire this yearBy: Scott Williams swillliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano School Board members are considering whether to renew the district’s charter school for another five...
View ArticleMan pleads not guilty to child porn possession
Beckwith faces 67 countsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Wittenberg man pleaded not guilty Friday to 67 counts of possessing child pornography.James K. Beckwith, 56, could face a maximum 25 years...
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New summer festival planned for Shawano
Sun Drop Dayz could become annual traditionBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Image Sun Drop Soda bottler Twig’s Beverage Inc. has signed on as a major sponsor for the new...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 16Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident at Green Bay Street and Fairview Road.OWL —...
View Article3 seats on Birnamwood Town Board face opposition
Only a handful of contested races on the ballotBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe town caucus in Birnamwood last week resulted in setting up contested races this spring for three seats on the...
View ArticleCharter school gets 2-year renewal
District moves issue behind closed doorsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School District will continue to operate its charter school for another two years.District...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 17Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at Evergreen and Elizabeth streets.Hit and Run —...
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Recent felony charges filed in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court:• Jamey G. Stiles, 51, Green Bay, was charged Tuesday with two felony counts of second or subsequent possession of marijuana. He...
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Marion says farewell to police dog
Utos served community many yearsBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent UTOS Leader Photo by Grace Kirchner Law enforcement and emergency personnel attend a memorial service Saturday for the Marion...
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