Proposed county pay changes posted online
Supervisors didn't OK publicationBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comShawano County officials are trying to figure out how employee pay information was published along with minutes of a meeting...
View ArticleBaldwin calls for more bipartisan cooperation
By: tryan@shawanoleader.comThe Democratic Party could keep control of the Senate after the midterm elections this fall, according to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, but a thinner majority will...
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Baldwin visits CRI in Shawano
Discussion topics include Iran trade, animal registryBy: tryan@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Tom Bjelland, vice president of support services at Cooperative Resources International, takes...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 29Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St.Vandalism...
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Bear gets borne out of town
Yearling sent to 'middle of nowhere'By: tryan@shawanoleader.com Contributed Photo Stockbridge-Munsee biologist Randall Wollenhaup puts a collar on the yearling bear as he is readied for transport in a...
View ArticleDeer crash danger increases in June
By: Leader StaffIt’s that time of year again when motorists need to be aware of increased chances of running into deer on the roadways.Shawano County is one of the places in Wisconsin where that is...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 1Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 22-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Green Bay and Arlington streets.OWI — A...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 2Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 21-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation and taken into custody on a Probation and Parole hold...
View ArticleEntry areas being improved at 2 Shawano schools
Changes will bolster securityBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comRenovations planned at two Shawano schools this summer are intended to help keep students and staff safe.Changes to the entry areas...
View ArticleInvestigation of Clintonville death continues
An investigation was continuing Tuesday into the death of a 24-year-old Appleton woman in Clintonville over the weekend.A 38-year-old Clintonville man was taken into custody during the course of that...
View ArticleClintonville city administrator back at work
Mayor uses veto to lift suspensionBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentLisa Kotter returned to work Monday after Mayor Judith Magree lifted a three-week suspension of Clintonville’s city...
View ArticleTuma drops out of sheriff's race
Captain cites finances, 'political climate'By: tryan@shawanoleader.comCapt. Tom Tuma dropped his bid Tuesday for the Shawano County Sheriff Department’s top job, saying that a prolonged campaign for...
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Rotary opens Sturgeon Park gazebo
Most of $20K loan paid offBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Rhonda Strebel, Rotary president and city alderwoman, cuts the ribbon officially opening the Sturgeon...
View ArticlePlanning continues for Kenosha casino
Economic impact study being done this summerBy: The Associated PressSupporters of a proposed casino in Kenosha say they are moving ahead with their plans for the $810 million, multi-phase project while...
View ArticleThe Cottages group acquires Oconto Falls facility
The investment group, which also owns and operates The Cottages on Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shawano, will operate the MeadowLands under the new name of The Cottages at...
View ArticleShawano might welcome chickens soon
Commission sends proposal to councilBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comShawano residents hungry for a steady supply of fresh eggs from their own backyard chickens moved a step closer to their dream coming true...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 4Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Olga Brener Intermediate School, 1300 S. Union St.Theft — A flag...
View ArticleEligible students can get free meals
A USDA program will provide free meals this summer for qualifying children of the Shawano School District.The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
View ArticleDevelopers drop plans for Catskills casino
Stockbridge-Munsee won't seek licenseBy: The Associated PressA development group that wanted to build a casino in the Catskills is dropping out, saying the possibility of a competing casino closer to...
View ArticleCity looking at another property for trail
Sturgeon Trail will take years to developBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comShawano officials are considering a purchase that would add another piece of the puzzle to the Wolf River Sturgeon Trail.The trail...
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