Brunch opens with Dairy Dash
Bonduel farm to host 31st annual eventBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Cletus Kurowski maneuvers a Case tractor on his farm in Bonduel. Cletus and his wife, Gloria,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 15Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Lieg Avenue and Union Street.Burglary — Police...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 16Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 900 block of East Randall Street.Accident — Police responded...
View ArticleShawano man charged with child porn possession
By: Leader StaffA Shawano man is facing 10 counts of possessing child pornography that he allegedly downloaded from several locations over the course of six months.Roylee W. Nowell, 20, could face a...
View ArticlePolice plan aggressive push on quality of life issues
Chief says community partnership neededBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comShawano police are planning a more aggressive stance on public nuisances that disrupt the aesthetic quality of life in the city,...
View ArticleSchool back in session for some
Meals available to all studentsBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comWhile most students are out enjoying the sunshine, more than 1,000 students returned to Hillcrest Primary School and Shawano...
View ArticleSchool Board OKs 2 new administrators
Labby retiring as SCMS principalBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comShawano School Board members approved the contracts of two new administrators Monday.Mary Kramer will replace Daniel Labby, who...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 17Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police investigated a disturbance in the 100 block of Military Road.Juvenile — Police confiscated a...
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BurglaryA Shawano man has been charged with burglary and two felony counts of theft after he was arrested at the scene of the alleged crime on Sunday.Keith D. Wilber, 20, is accused of breaking into...
View ArticlePanel rejects security funding option
Resolution will go to County BoardBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano County Finance Committee this week shot down an idea to use forfeited bail bond money for courthouse security...
View ArticleFarmers market opens in new home Saturday
Franklin Park provides more space, flexibilityBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Joe Rudesill of Bult’s Bakery splits apart dough to make artisan bread, which will be...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 18Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A 32-year-old Keshena woman was taken into custody at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay...
View ArticleThere's another farmers market in town
Mountain Bay Outfitters starts Wednesday eventBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Sara Rudesill of Rudy’s Bakery waits on Mary, Nikki and Bill Willcome at the first Mountain...
View ArticlePanic Chambers leaving Gresham after 2014
Haunted house moving to MichiganBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski The Panic Chambers Hotel will hold its third and final season this fall at one of Gresham’s...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 19Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 100 block of South Union Street.Burglary — A burglary was...
View ArticleWittenberg standoff suspect ruled competent
By: Leader StaffA Gillett man charged with taking a hostage during a standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Wittenberg was found competent this week to stand trial.Travis W. Keiler, 29, was arrested April...
View ArticleShawano Country's Top 5 tourist attractions
By: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Barn quilts have emerged as a key tourist attraction in Shawano County. This quilt is on County Road E in the town of Wescott.Here are the top five tourist...
View ArticleSummer tourism critical to area
By: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Brochures and fliers promoting area attractions fill the rack at Mountain Bay Outfitters located in the historic train depot on Main Street in Shawano.How...
View ArticleHot town: Summer in the city
Businesses keep fingers crossed for strong tourism seasonBy: Lorna Marquardt, Special to the Leader Kayakers paddle on Shawano Lake near Cecil on Thursday afternoon. Shawano Lake is generally...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 22Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Accident — A truck...
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