Police chief discusses decision to retire
Lawsuits influenced decision, he saysBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Police Chief Mark Kohl, who will retire in April, said in an interview Tuesday that he is proud to be leaving behind a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 14Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Police were investigating five related shoplifting complaints reported at Raptor Knife and Gun, 811 E....
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Sacred Heart pastor taking diocese position
Ferris leaving with mixed feelings to face new challengeBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner The Rev. Luke Ferris will be leaving Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School in...
View ArticleCoach’s 201 child porn charges dismissed
Trial postponed on computer sex crime, enticement chargesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comMore than 200 counts of child porn possession filed against a traveling basketball coach accused of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 15Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Threatening — Police responded to a threatening complaint in the 700 block of South Union Street.Shoplifting — NAPA...
View ArticleRichmond crash under investigation
3 ejected from vehicleBy: Leader StaffA single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday that sent a woman and two children to the hospital was still under investigation Thursday.A 26-year-old Wittenberg woman...
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Stockbridge-Munsee open new elderly care center
Tribe says Ho-Chunk expansion endangers future projectsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe holds a ribbon-cutting Thursday for a new elder care center...
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City getting online feedback on parks referendum
Few turn out for open house meetingsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Franklin Park is one of more than two dozen parks operated by the city of Shawano. An April...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 16Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 200 block of East Fifth Street.Suspicious — Police...
View ArticleClintonville facing potential salt shortage
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentNext week’s forecast of warm weather is welcome news to the city of Clintonville, where officials say salt for city streets is running low.The ice storm in...
View ArticleClintonville administrator search down to 2
Finalists hail from Georgia, WashingtonBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentSharon Eveland, of Georgia, and Kevin Opple, of Washington, are the finalists in Clintonville’s search for a city...
View ArticleDrug offenses nearly double in 2016
Police: Most other crimes in Shawano stableBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano police reported a 93 percent increase in drug arrests and citations in 2016 — one of the few annual statistics...
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Shawano Bearings receives Vision 2017 grant
Shawano Bearings recently used a $1,427 Vision 2017 façade and interior grant to update exterior and interior lighting.Tammy Framnes purchased Shawano Bearings from Bob and Gloria Beyer in November...
View ArticleWittenberg man shot in incident with authorities
By: Leader StaffAuthorities responded to a disturbance call Friday that escalated into a chase and a 52-year-old Wittenberg man being shot, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 19Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A garage was reported vandalized in the 700 block of West Picnic Street.Trespass — Police responded to a...
View ArticlePeople in town of Richmond crash identified
By: Leader StaffA single-vehicle rollover crash Feb. 15 that sent a woman and two children to the hospital is still under investigation.Romaine O. Waupoose, 26, of Wittenberg, and two children, ages 5...
View ArticleMan shot incident in stable condition
By: Leader StaffAuthorities responded to a disturbance call Friday that escalated into a chase and a 52-year-old Wittenberg man being shot, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 20Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 500 block of West First Street.Shoplifting — The...
View ArticleMattoon school supporters file petition for appeal
Next step will be public hearingBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comSupporters of a breakaway Mattoon school district have filed a petition with the state seeking an appeal of the Antigo school...
View Article4 charged so far in drug trafficking probe
Bonduel couple among suspectsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comFour suspects have been charged and four more were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with what was being called one of the...
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