Schools making more time for math, language
Hawk Time aims to bolster students' test scoresBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comStudents at Olga Brener Intermediate and Hillcrest Primary schools in Shawano will spend an extra 30 minutes per...
View ArticleTIF district plan goes to council
More than 100 East Green Bay Street properties includedBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comA proposal to create a new tax increment financing (TIF) district aimed at spurring development along East Green Bay...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 5Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 200 block of East Randall Street. A TV was reported stolen.Juvenile —...
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New antiques shop getting positive feedback
Artwork and craft items also availableBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Jolene Hedtke is the owner of Antiques & Collectables on Main in Shawano.When she was 4 years old,...
View Article65 apply for vacant police officer position
Interviews slated for later this monthBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comA vacant patrol post at the Shawano Police Department had drawn 65 applicants as of Friday afternoon, with the possibility of even more...
View ArticleClerk awaiting form for same-sex marriages
By: Leader StaffThere were no same-sex couples at the Shawano County Courthouse at the start of business Monday seeking marriage licenses, and Shawano County Clerk Rosemary Rueckert said she would need...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 8Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight in progress in the 1100 block of South Main Street.OWI — A...
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Panel wants full-time county coordinator
Madsen might need to reapply for jobBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Tom MadsenTom Madsen might need to reapply for his job, if the Shawano County Board approves a resolution changing the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 9Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at Lieg Avenue and Washington Street.Accident —...
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County issuing same-sex marriage licenses
5-day waiting period still appliesBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Contributed Photo Shawano residents Jamey Spencer, left, and his fiance, Ivan Machmueller, are hoping to take advantage of...
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Sex Offender Registry violationAn arrest warrant was issued Monday for a Bonduel man who went missing from the state Sex Offender Registry.Jason R. Mann, 33, was charged with a felony count of...
View ArticleMan busted for pot after errant 911 call
By: Leader StaffA 20-year-old Shawano man was arrested on drug charges Monday after he inadvertently brought police to his home with an accidental call to 911.He has been charged with misdemeanor...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 10Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 300 block of Madison Way.Accident — Police responded...
View ArticleClintonville council fails to override mayor's veto
Many residents admonish council majorityBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentA sharply divided Clintonville Common Council on Tuesday passed a no-confidence vote against Mayor Judith Magee after...
View ArticleChicken ordinance lays an egg
Council rejects backyard chickens proposalBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comAnyone who might have been counting their backyard chickens before the city was done hatching its poultry ordinance can stop...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 11Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 900 block of Olson Street.Recovered Property —...
View ArticleDOT sets meeting to discuss Airport Drive work
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will conduct a public meeting June 24 to discuss proposed improvements to state Highway 47 (Airport Drive) between state Highway 29 and state Highway...
View ArticleSearch continues to fill Kmart vacancy
Store closing next monthBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comThe company that owns the Shawano Plaza, where Kmart will close its doors next month, has been working to find a new tenant — or possibly multiple...
View ArticleCity loosens rummage sale rules
Limit increased from 2 to 4By: tryan@shawanoleader.comShawano officials loosened rummage sale rules in the city Wednesday, but some hinted more regulations might be needed in the future.The Shawano...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 12Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 500 block of South Union Street.Theft — Solar...
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