Man who fled sex crime arrest sentenced
Pfeiffer gets 18-month jail termBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Lena man who led authorities on a high-speed chase after being caught in a computer sex crime sting was sentenced Tuesday to a...
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County health director resigns
Bodden served for nearly four yearsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo During her tenure as public health director, Jaime Bodden, right, managed Shawano County’s first...
View ArticleBonduel schools will try again
New referendum set for Aug. 1By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comVoters in the Bonduel School District will get another chance to rescue the school district from a budget crunch that has...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 2Police logged 24 incident, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 100 block of East Maurer Street.Suspicious — Police responded...
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New principal coming to Sacred Heart
Wagenson stepping down after 5 yearsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com ALETA YOUNGSacred Heart Catholic School in Shawano is getting a new principal from a public school classroom.Aleta...
View ArticleBackyard chicken proposal gets leg up from plan commission
Ordinance would overturn city ban on urban poultryBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA proposed ordinance allowing backyard chickens within city limits flew through the Shawano Plan Commission...
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Optimist Club recognizes Officers of the Year
Wright, Sorlie awarded plaquesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Shawano County Sheriff’s Detective Richard Wright and Shawano Police Officer Keith Sorlie display their Officer of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 3Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St., reported two shoplifting incidents.Theft — Food was reported stolen from...
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Computer sex crimeA Seymour man has been charged with using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime after allegedly setting up a sexual rendezvous with what he believed would be a 15-year-old...
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History comes alive this summer
Shawano group aims for bigger impactBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Dressed in their docent attire, museum guides Priscilla King, left, and Judy Mohr are...
View ArticleHomeless shelter will stay busy during off season
Resource days, open houses plannedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comWith winter over, the urgent need to provide the homeless with temporary shelter has passed, but their other needs have not...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 4Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 28-year-old Bonduel woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated in the 100 block of River...
View ArticleMarion teacher charged with child sex crimes
Teen alleges incidents occurred 4 years agoBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Marion School District teacher was charged in Waupaca County on Friday with sexual assault of a child and three counts...
View ArticleBoard denies Mattoon school referendum
Parents exploring other optionsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comSupporters of a breakaway Mattoon school district had their hopes dashed again Thursday after an appeals board upheld a decision by...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 7Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Teddington Lane.Disturbance — Police responded to a...
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Salvaged house finds a family
Habitat repurposes former church parsonageBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Homeowner Angie Wilber, right, wipes away tears during Saturday’s ceremony in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 9Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 37-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant in the 900 block of South Lutz Street.Truancy — Police logged...
View ArticleGreen Bay Street detour starts Monday
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comMotorists on East Green Bay Street might want to plan a little additional time for their travels starting Monday as they can expect to run into a detour to route...
View ArticleBike the Barn Quilts returns Sept. 30
5th annual event plans scenic routes for bikers, runners, walkersShawano Pathways’ fifth annual Bike the Barn Quilts Ride will take place Sept. 30.The event features bikes rides ranging from 5 to 70...
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Campaign launched for Bonduel schools
Political newcomers help form group for referendumBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams A Bonduel resident shows support for the school district Wednesday with...
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