2 Shawano men accused of buying guns for drug smugglers
Men also allegedly linked to drug conspiracy in countyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo Shawano men with links to what authorities have called one of the largest drug conspiracy cases ever seen...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 27Police logged 33 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 400 block of South Franklin Street.Auto Theft...
View ArticleBonduel referendum group seeks support
BACC refutes claims in flyer circulating around townEditor’s note: In response to a flyer published anonymously opposing the Bonduel School District referendum on the ballot Tuesday, the Bonduel Area...
View ArticleBonduel school chief explains referendum
Questions raised in anonymous mailingditor’s note: In response to an anonymous opponent of the Bonduel School District referendum on the ballot Tuesday, District Administrator Patrick Rau on Friday...
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Shawano School District offices remodeled
Administrators centralized for efficiencyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The main office complex in the Shawano School District administrative...
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County fair still planning Freak Out
State fair bans ride as similar to one in Ohio tragedyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo A group of kids ride the Freak Out at the 2012 Shawano County Fair. The ride has been...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 31Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Theft — Medication was reported stolen in the 500 block of Lakeland Road.Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle...
View ArticleBird tests positive for West Nile virus
Public health officials are reminding Shawano-area residents to be mindful of West Nile virus after a dead crow tested positive for the transmittable virus.The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health...
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Bonduel voters reject school measure again
Referendum defeated soundly on 2nd tryBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Ardis Klosterman, right, uses a touch-screen machine at the Bonduel Village Hall to...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 1Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Memorial Park, 909 S. Lincoln St.Suspicious — Police...
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Tauchen seeks reform to alcohol laws
Bill would ease some restrictions, increase municipal liquor licensesBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com GARY TAUCHENWisconsinites love their alcohol, but depending on the business, different...
View ArticlePanel supports shorter display time on electronic signage
Many businesses violating current ruleBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe signs they are a-changing. Call it just another time of the signs.The Shawano Plan Commission on Wednesday backed off a...
View ArticleChanges underway at UW-Extension
Smaller staff possible after budget cutsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe office that coordinates 4-H Club activities and other educational efforts in Shawano County is bracing for...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 2Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano, 100 County Road...
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Bees create a buzz for plan commission
Panel will consider allowing beekeeping in the cityBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo Beekeeping could become an allowed practice in Shawano, if the city amends its ordinances...
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City building permit revenue outpacing 2016
Big and small projects contribute to increaseBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Belmark, a De Pere-based flexible packaging manufacturer, started construction on a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 3Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 800 block of East Maurer Street.Shoplifting —...
View ArticleO’Toole ends career with Clintonville schools
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentFriday was the final day for Tom O’Toole as superintendent of the Clintonville Public School District.O’Toole submitted his resignation on July 24 after 16 years...
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Mural request spurs discussion at plan commission
No regulation of murals under city codesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo The South 40 at 704 S. Main St. is proposing this mural for the outside of its building. While city...
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State considers Hwy. 29 safety upgrades
Report on crash data due by year endBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo Wisconsin State Patrol officers investigate a vehicle rollover in March after a motorist lost...
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