School Board greenlights new greenhouse
FFA organizations to contribute $20K for projectBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano FFA program will continue to grow after the Shawano School Board took action Monday on a new...
View ArticleSchool board incumbents, challenger Grams advance in primary
Shawano School Board incumbents Tyler Schmidt and Bruce Milavitz both survived Tuesday’s primary election to move on to the general election, and each will face the same challenger, former teacher Mart...
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Cronce to face Whealon in April
Oberstein out of mayoral raceBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Election workers Tina Singer and Kerry Piehl, right, assist voters from Shawano District 6 during...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 20Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 42-year-old Shawano man who was intoxicated and causing a disturbance at the Shawano Library, 128 S....
View ArticleClintonville seeks to repair dam
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe city of Clintonville will be seeking bids to fix its dam, after the Common Council approved a resolution Feb. 13 to move forward with the repair project —...
View ArticleRDA mulls next steps on blighted property priorities
Action already underway on 2 downtown SIST propertiesBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comWith action still pending on two blighted downtown properties, the Shawano Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday...
View ArticleMore than $1 Million in Scholarship Aid Available to Area High School Students
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has more than $1 million in scholarship money available to students from 60 schools in the region, including students in the Shawano County area. The...
View ArticleSACF provides grants to 12 organizations
The Shawano Area Community Foundation has approved $35,750 in grants from its Shawano Area Fund to 12 charitable organizations serving people in Shawano County.The Shawano Area Fund is an endowment...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 21Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 34-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation at Green Bay Street and Green Bay Court.Disturbance...
View ArticlePrimary turnout slightly above average
Slow morning due to weather gives way to busy afternoon at pollsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comNasty weather and icy roads slowed down voting during the morning hours of Tuesday’s mayoral primary...
View ArticlePSC grants Shawano electric rate hike
City only gets half of its requested hike for AarrowcastBy: Kevin Murphy Leader CorrespondentThe Public Service Commission granted Shawano Municipal Utilities an overall 2.88 percent electric rate...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 22Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of East Center Street.Shoplifting —...
View ArticleMore than $1 Million in Scholarship Aid Available to Area High School Students
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has more than $1 million in scholarship money available to students from 60 schools in the region, including students in the Shawano County area. The...
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Trump proposal to arm teachers gets mixed local reaction
Most districts focused on mental health, school safetyBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com The Associated Press Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School bus driver Pearlie Corker, gets a hug at the school...
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Launching Pad changing hands next week
New owners plan to keep the tradition goingBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski The Launching Pad, on Airport Drive in Shawano, is under new ownership after Domenic and Sal...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 26Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Fire call — Police and firefighters responded to Kindred Hearts, 1377 S. Lincoln St., for a fire alarm. The building...
View ArticleShawano parks get another financial boost
Pevonka Trust donates $25K to Smalley Park improvementsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano’s park improvements project has gotten another financial boost with a new donation to the cause,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 27Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 29-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant in the 700 block of South Union Street.Warrant — A...
View ArticleCounty searching for emergency management director
Natalie Easterday left post Feb. 16By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County is looking for a new emergency management director after the departure of Natalie Easterday last month.Easterday,...
View ArticleCity wastewater exceeded Wolf Treatment Plant chemical limits in January
Officials: Problem addressed but pH levels still being monitoredBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comWastewater flowing from the city of Shawano to the Wolf Treatment Plant in Wescott twice violated...
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