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Asbestos abatement project working through courthouse
Temporary relocations not hindering office operationsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Tim Ryan Legal Secretary Chris Raddant works from a makeshift desk in the basement of the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 8Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 30-year-old Waukegan, Illinois, man was arrested for domestic violence-related battery, strangulation...
View ArticleQuirt family dentistry to give makeover
Dr. Benjamin Gauthier and the team at Quirt Family Dentistry, 200 S. Cherry St., Wittenberg, are giving away a free smile makeover to one lucky candidate as part of My Free Smile.“Having a beautiful,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 13Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 41-year-old Shawano man was arrested for felony bail jumping and obstructing an officer after a...
View ArticleShawano police caution motorists: ‘Click It or Ticket’
The Shawano Police and Shawano County Sheriff’s departments will join hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual “Click It or Ticket” safety belt enforcement...
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The euphoria of better nutrition
Downtown business contributing to good healthBy: Carol Wagner Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Jess Sheldon said her move to 113 S. Main St. in Shawano last November has been very good for...
View ArticleCommittees at odds over county sheriff’s salary increase
One committee recommends 2% hike; another seeks 8%By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comIt will be up to the full County Board to choose between two widely different committee recommendations for...
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Shawano’s bees freeze is over
New ordinance allows beekeeping in the cityBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo Shawano residents will be able to keep bees on their property, with the proper permit, after the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 14Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 43-year-old woman was cited for operating after revocation at Green Bay Street and Eberlein Park...
View ArticlePerson of interest arrested in connection with Mattoon robbery
Vehicle, other items matched description of alleged robberBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAuthorities have arrested a “person of interest” in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month in...
View ArticleShawano County UW-Extension adds new post
Positive youth development coordinator starts on April 1By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThere will be a new position added starting next month to Shawano County’s University of Wisconsin-Extension...
View ArticleWater main saddle replacements to disrupt downtown Main Street
Excavation of western parking lane expected to be done by Memorial DayBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe city of Shawano will be back in the saddle business shortly, tearing up the western...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 15Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 20-year-old man was arrested on an Oconto County warrant after a traffic stop at Green Bay Street and...
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Anew gets Vision 2017 grant for island
Contributed Photo The Vision 2017 program provided a $1,088 interior grant to Anew Emporium. From left, Dennis Heling, Shawano County Economic Progress Inc. chief economic development officer; Nancy...
View Article3 to be charged in bomb scare
17-year-old, two juveniles allegedly left package with bomb noteA 17-year-old and two juveniles stand to face some heavy consequences for a prank bomb threat that shook the city of Marion on March...
View ArticleMenominee tribe sues opioid manufacturers
Lawsuit alleges companies hid drugs’ addictive properties from the publicThe Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit this week against major manufacturers and distributors of prescription...
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CRACKING THE FARMING CODE
Pigeon River Farm offers virtual tours through QR code technologyBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Robert Braun walks around the high tunnel where the chickens are...
View ArticleMayoral candidates to face off on Tuesday
Debate slated for 7 p.m. at high school auditoriumShawano mayoral candidates Jeanne Cronce and Ed Whealon will go head-to-head Tuesday in their one and only debate ahead of the April 3 election.The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 19Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Theft — A bike was reported stolen in the 500 block of Prospect Circle.Arrest — A 34-year-old man was taken into...
View ArticleSafety a concern for Shawano School Board
Board to meet with safety committee in AprilBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School Board wants to look over its safety procedures in the wake of the Valentine’s Day shooting at...
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