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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 28Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police investigated a theft complaint in the 400 block of West Fifth Street.Truancy — Police logged two...
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 ArticleThedaCare lifestyle program improves wellness
Shawano employees participate in 13-month programBy: By ThedaCareWhen ThedaCare speech therapist Meghan Gallagher was looking for an effective way to lose some extra weight, she knew ThedaCare’s...
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New downtown store opens today
Tumbleweed features casual, contemporary clothesBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Jordan Hintz is the manager of Tumbleweed, a new clothing store in Shawano.Yvette...
View ArticleMeetings planned to discuss Clintonville school referendum
Voters being asked to OK $24.9M for new schoolBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville School District will hold two public information meetings this month to educate area residents...
View ArticleBrewery already looking at expansion
City considering new developer’s agreement with Stubborn BrothersBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comBut wait, there’s more!The city will consider a new developer’s agreement with a craft brewery...
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IN LIKE A LION
Change in weather catches motorists by surpriseBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis A plow clears snow on Eberlein Park Drive in Shawano on Wednesday as March began with...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 1Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Hit and Run — Police investigated a property damage hit-and-run in the 600 block of South Main Street.Shoplifting —...
View ArticleTribe files legal challenge to Back Forty Mine permit
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin last week filed a petition for a contested case hearing on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s approval of a mine permit for the proposed Back...
View ArticleWoman hospitalized after striking semi
By: Leader StaffA 20-year-old Shawano woman was airlifted to a hospital Thursday afternoon after striking a semi on state Highway 47 in the town of Navarino, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department...
View ArticleText messages allegedly detail drug operation
Preliminary hearings held for 2 suspectsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comText messages that include alleged discussions of the marijuana operation she is accused of running with her husband were...
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Thinking of the earth as family
‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ sees connection between humanity, ecosystemBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Author Robin Wall Kimmerer holds some braided sweetgrass...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 2Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Fire — A dumpster fire was reported at Aarrowcast, 2900 E. Richmond St.Arrest — A 29-year-old man was taken into...
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Keshena woman named CMN Student of the Year
Contributed Photo Frances Reiter, of Keshena, has been named the American Indian College Fund’s Student of the Year. She plans to graduate from the College of Menominee Nation’s two-year business...
View ArticleCounty reviving evidence storage debate
Previous proposals rejected over costBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County officials are again considering the possibility of a new evidence storage building for the sheriff’s...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 5Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 1200 block of East Evergreen Street.Hit and...
View ArticleTribe threatens to stop casino payment
Stockbridge-Munsee oppose Ho-Chunk casino expansionBy: The Associated PressStockbridge-Munsee tribe threatens to stop casino paymentA local Indian tribe threatened Monday to withhold nearly $1 million...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 6Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of South Maiden Lane.Theft — Police responded to a...
View ArticleMan shot in disturbance faces felony charges
Onesti due in court WednesdayBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Wittenberg man shot by authorities during a disturbance in the town of Almon last month has been charged with felony counts of...
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Clintonville road work set to begin later this month
Tree removal slated to start March 20By: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner North Main Street resident Dan Miller had questions about how the reconstruction project in...
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