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Rural Health Initiative gets AT&T grant
Organization trying to curb sugary drink consumption on farmsBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Rhonda Strebel, left, executive director for the Rural Health...
View ArticleWage disparity causes council division
SMU employees getting higher wage increases next yearBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Common Council was divided Wednesday over a proposal to retract its approval of next year’s Shawano...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 13Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Theft — A theft was reported in the 800 block of South Park Street.Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly...
View ArticleBeggs running for Clintonville mayor
Six council seats open in April electionBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentFormer Clintonville Mayor Richard Beggs has submitted his declaration of candidacy to Clintonville City Clerk Peggy...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 14Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Sex Offense — A sex offense was under investigation on Franklin Street.Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious...
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Drug drop off site changed, expanded
By: Carol Wagner Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner The prescription drug drop off site has been changed from the Shawano Police department to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 18Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Auto Theft — A vehicle was reported stolen in the 200 block of South Sawyer Street.Disorderly — Police responded to...
View Article2 arrested in Gresham drug bust
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday after a drug bust in Gresham.Stockbridge-Munsee police and Shawano County sheriff’s deputies executing a search warrant at a residence in the village seized...
View Article2 Shawano men get prison time
Both plead guilty to selling guns to drug dealersBy: Kevin Murphy Leader CorrespondentTwo Shawano men involved in purchasing guns that were resold to California drug dealers were sentenced in federal...
View ArticleSCHS tightens its open period policy
Credits not only criteria for privilege in futureBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThis year’s juniors at Shawano Community High School will have to work a little harder to earn the privilege...
View ArticleShawano mayor seeks another term against 2 challengers
County Board races grow to 5By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Mayor Jeanne Cronce has taken out papers seeking a second term in office, saying she wants to continue overseeing the progress...
View ArticleFreedom Vans gets Clintonville taxi deal
Operator of Truck City Taxi crying foulBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentAs of Jan. 1, Clintonville’s local taxi service will be handled exclusively by Freedom Vans of Bryant – a decision that has...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 19Police logged 39 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of South Lincoln Street.Fire Call — A gas line was...
View ArticleSpring break staying in school calendar
Survey shows parents, staff favor itBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School District is in the middle of developing the 2018-19 school calendar, figuring out when to end the...
View ArticleCounty approves up to $15M for lumber building
Wescott property will house human servicesBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County supervisors approved borrowing up to $15 million Wednesday to remodel a property just north of Shawano into...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 20Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 1000 block of East Lieg Avenue.Threatening —...
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BurglaryA homeless man who had been staying at a local shelter has been charged with breaking into the People’s Express South in Shawano last month and stealing numerous packs of cigarettes.Michael...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 21Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at ThedaCare Medical Center, 100 County Road...
View ArticleCity of Clintonville recognizes employees
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentClintonville Mayor Lois Bressette recognized long-term employees of the city Dec. 12.Police Officer Mark Zachow started as a part-time officer for Clintonville...
View Article3 nabbed in latest computer sex sting
Suspects expected sex encounter with 15-year-old girls, complaints sayBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThree men, including one from Clintonville, were arrested on computer sex crime charges in the...
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