Energy assistance applications available
The Shawano County Department of Human Services said this week there is still time to apply for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.WHEAP assistance is a one-time payment during the heating...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 21Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 1100 block of South Weed Street.Harassment —...
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Building being demolished in downtown Clintonville
Structure damaged by November fireBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Go Green Recycling LLC, of Menasha, began demolishing the building at 46 S. Main St. in Clintonville...
View ArticleAnatomy of a drug investigation
How a traffic stop unraveled an alleged trafficking conspiracyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com(Editor’s note: The details alleged in the following narrative are taken from a criminal complaint...
View Article5 more charged in drug investigation
Marijuana allegedly came from CaliforniaBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comFive more people were charged Wednesday as alleged co-conspirators in a massive drug trafficking operation in Shawano...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 22Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of East Randall Street.Disturbance — Police...
View ArticleGroup outlining plans to address food availability
FRESH survey finds thousands of county residents need helpAfter conducting a survey in which one-third of the respondents said their household was struggling to get healthy, adequate food, the FRESH...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 23Police logged 47 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 600 block of West Second Street.Truancy — Police...
View ArticlePolice have suspects in shoplifting spree
By: Leader StaffShawano police say they have identified three suspects in a shoplifting spree that hit more than a dozen businesses over the past several weeks.Police have referred charges in 14 cases...
View ArticleClock is ticking on SIST plans for vacant downtown properties
RDA could take action if no plan is presentedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Redevelopment Authority officials are still waiting for plans from the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and...
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Winter returns from a few days off
Shawano misses brunt of stormBy: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski A plow truck prepares to turn onto Waukechon Street from Dallman Street in Shawano on Friday. Trucks were out in force trying...
View Article10th person charged in drug investigation
Krakow man added to list of suspectsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe number of defendants charged in a massive drug conspiracy case being called one of the largest ever seen in Shawano County...
View ArticleJob Center hosts job fair on March 15
Community members and area high school students interested in employment and career training options are invited to attend the Shawano County Job Center’s annual job fair March 15 in Shawano.The job...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 26Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 200 block of Waukechon Street.Noise — Police...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 27Police logged 34 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 700 block of South Main Street.Truancy — Police logged...
View ArticleShawano police seeking another officer
The Shawano Police Department is seeking to fill one patrol officer vacancy and create an eligibility list for future openings.“We are looking for someone who is team-oriented with strong...
View ArticleMeeting Thursday will discuss Hwy. 22 project in Clintonville
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold an information meeting about this year’s work on state Highway 22 in Clintonville from 5-6 p.m. Thursday at...
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Clintonville hires new city administrator
Sharon Eveland will relocate from GeorgiaBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent SHARON EVELANDGeorgia resident Sharon Eveland has been hired as Clintonville’s new city administrator.Eveland will...
View ArticleSACF plans to honor 5 at banquet
March 30 deadline for Celebration of Giving sign-upThe Shawano Area Community Foundation will honor five local volunteers at its eighth annual Celebration of Giving event April 11 at The Gathering.The...
View ArticleMauel appointed interim police chief
Panel reluctantly accepts Kohl’s retirement letterBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Police Lt. Dan Mauel will take over as the department’s interim chief when Mark Kohl retires next...
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