SIST appeals ruling in utility theft case
Case moves from municipal court to circuit courtBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAllegations that two properties owned by the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology have been stealing...
View ArticleDriver takes plea deal in fatal crash case
Swadner sentencing set for Jan. 10By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comRyan Swadner, the driver in a 2014 crash that claimed the lives of three passengers, accepted a plea deal Wednesday, just days...
View ArticleCredit union merger completed
NEW, Badger announced union in MarchBy: By Wolf River Media StaffThe merger of two area credit unions was completed over the weekend, and a NEW Credit Union sign went up outside the former Badger...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 4Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A rental unit was reported egged in the 100 block of Jesse Court.Disorderly — Police responded to an...
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Chamber speaker’s expertise is emotional intelligence
BILL MARKLEINBill Marklein, an expert on emotional intelligence, will be the keynote speaker at the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Business Luncheon on Nov. 2.The title of Marklein’s...
View ArticleHo-Chunk opening new Wittenberg gaming area
Ribbon cutting planned Oct. 12Ho-Chunk Gaming in Wittenberg will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday as a “soft opening” of its new gaming floor area.The expanded gaming floor includes...
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Firefighters say farewell to one of their own
Clintonville department honors RuckdashelBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Area firefighters gathered Wednesday evening at the fire station in Clintonville to honor Tim...
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Shawano schools expand therapy dog program
Hillcrest gets second dog; another roams Olga BrenerBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Scout, a therapy dog at Hillcrest Primary School, stands at attention in the...
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Clintonville Lions name foundation in honor of longtime member
Fund will continue Mattson’s work of building ramps for those in need AL MATTSON Contributed Photo Clintonville Lions President Ralph Williams in September presented a plaque to the family of deceased...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 5Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Goodwill Industries, 300 Lakeland Road, reported a shoplifting incident.Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E....
View ArticleCouncil will consider plaza feedback Wednesday
Open house attendees support plaza conceptBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials on Wednesday will vote on a resolution encouraging the Shawano Redevelopment Authority to include a plaza...
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County plans human services relocation
Programs at Lakeland, Fellman centers will moveBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Shawano County officials recently approved the purchase of this property at W7327...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 8Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:Dive team call — Police and Shawano County sheriff’s deputies responded to a vehicle in the lake off of Buss Drive in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 9Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Four Seasons Resort, 201 N. Airport Drive.Burglary — A burglary...
View ArticleEquine encephalitis found in county
Virus is transmitted by mosquitoesBy: Leader StaffShawano County health officials reported Tuesday that a horse in the county has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.Officials wouldn’t say...
View ArticleFood center damaged by vandals
Police estimate break-ins cost $4,000By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comVandals who broke into the the Shawano Area Food Center on Sunday night, causing extensive damage, apparently returned for a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 10Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A man was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.Truancy — Police...
View ArticleHo-Chunk postpone ribbon cutting in Wittenberg
The ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Thursday for the new gaming area at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg has been postponed.The Ho-Chunk gaming management issued a statement apologizing for any...
View ArticleCity loosens restrictions on electronic messaging signs
Changes OK’d unanimouslyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials on Wednesday approved changes to the city’s zoning code to allow looser restrictions on electronic messaging signs, ending...
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EGG-CELLENT ENTERPRISE
Poultry farmer sees egg business take offBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Eggs are kept in cold storage as they wait for distributors to pick them up. The...
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