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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 28Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 47-year-old woman was taken into custody on a warrant in the 800 block of East Richmond Street.Vandalism...
View ArticleTractor Supply donates pet food to humane society
By: By Leader StaffThe Tractor Supply Co. store in Shawano is donating 68 bags of pet food to feed dogs and cats in need of adoption, the local outlet of the retail chain announced Tuesday.Jeff Olson,...
View ArticleNew Ho-Chunk hotel open for business
$33M project is nearing completionThe new 86-room hotel at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg opened Feb. 12.The five-floor hotel includes 77 standard rooms and nine executive-style bay suites. Each room...
View ArticleIncident at middle school sparks social media rumblings
Students kept in classrooms after girl ingests cleaning fluidBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA medical emergency Wednesday at Shawano Community Middle School set off a social media frenzy that...
View ArticleBonduel principal retains license after DPI review
Investigation started after information left off original applicationBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe state Department of Public Instruction confirmed Thursday that questions surrounding the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 1Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A patio door was reported vandalized in the 100 block of South Lafayette Street.Warrant — A 39-year-old...
View ArticleClintonville capacity study shows schools have room
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentA capacity study has been underway in the Clintonville School District for the past three to four months and shows there is room for additional students in the...
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Stubborn Brothers hopes to save historic Crescent marquee
Microbrewery seeking to retain look, historic tradition of vaudeville landmarkBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed photo A view of the former Crescent Theater circa 1950, featuring a...
View ArticleTaste of Shawano back for 11th year
The 11th annual Taste of Shawano will be held on March 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the commons at Shawano Community High School.Tickets are available now at Premier Community Bank and both CoVantage...
View ArticleBomb scare shakes up Marion neighborhood
By: Leader StaffMarion police Tuesday responded to a bomb threat after a package was found with a note stating there was a bomb inside.The police department received a call at about 9:45 a.m. regarding...
View ArticleShawano schools look at spreading message
Committee looking at boosting image inside, outside districtBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comShawano School District wants to be the preeminent choice for parents in the area to send their...
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Drug epidemic growing in Shawano, Menominee counties
Problems identified, few solutions offered at roundtable discussionBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan State Attorney General Brad Schimel, center, is flanked by Shawano...
View ArticleCronce, Whealon to face each other in debate
Debate will be broadcast on FacebookBy: Leader StaffIncumbent Shawano Mayor Jeanne Cronce and challenger Ed Whealon will face off March 20 in the only mayoral debate between the two candidates prior to...
View ArticleArmed robbery at Mattoon gas station
By: By Leader StaffAn armed robber struck a gas station in Mattoon on Tuesday, making off with an undisclosed amount of money, according to authorities.The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department received...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 6Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 100 block of Acorn Street.Theft — Police responded to...
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Felony OWIA Shawano man is due in court Friday for a preliminary hearing on a charge of seventh-offense operating while intoxicated and felony possession of marijuana.Robert J. Boettcher, 51, was...
View ArticleDowntown Business Improvement District has new coordinator
Lindsey Johnson starts her duties March 16By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano’s downtown Business Improvement District has hired a new coordinator.Lindsey Johnson, a resident of the city who...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 7Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged two truancy complaints from the Shawano School District.Shoplifting — Charlie’s County...
View ArticleBest Western manager works hard to keep visitors happy
Room occupancy tax will aid tourism effortsBy: Miriam Nelson mnelson@wolfrivermedia.comSally Jo Stevens is doing everything she can to generate tourism in the Wittenberg area.Stevens is general manager...
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Wescott board approves closing north end of Old Keshena Road
Cul-de-sac would be put in as part of improvements to highwayBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski The Wescott Town Board approved closing the northern entrance of Old...
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