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Junior livestock show attracts 150 entries
PEDv does not deter swine show interestBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Gary RetzlaffRaising livestock for the Shawano County Fair takes months of preparation and dedication.Approximately 150...
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Truck theft suspect appears in court
Leopolis man was fugitive for 3 weeksBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.com Calvin K. OssmannA Leopolis man who went on a weekend crime spree and evaded authorities for nearly three weeks made an...
View ArticleNo injuries in fire at Kersten Lumber
By: Leader StaffAuthorities responded to a fire at Kersten Lumber in Birnamwood on Sunday night.The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said an alarm system alerted authorities to the fire in the back...
View ArticleMissing elderly Tigerton man found alive and well
By: By Leader StaffAn elderly Tigerton man who went missing Sunday night was found alive and well Monday afternoon in a wooded area in the town of Morris.The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 24Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Assault — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 100 block of South Main Street.Disturbance — Police...
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Full House Realty receives improvement grant
Contributed Photo Jenny Ballwahn, broker and owner of Full House Realty, receives a reward from Dennis Heling, chief economic development officer of Shawano County Economic Progress Inc.Full House...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 25Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:Assault — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 600 block of East Lieg Avenue.Disturbance — Police...
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Standoff gunman sent to mental institution
Gillett man could be confined 26 yearsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Travis W. Keiler, left, appears in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court on Tuesday beside his...
View ArticleSIST attorney’s law license suspended
State Supreme Court takes actionBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comA Minnesota attorney for the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) has lost the right to practice law in Wisconsin...
View ArticlePotawatomi withhold payment to state
Tribe concerned about Menominee casino proposalBy: The Associated PressThe Forest County Potawatomi has refused to make its annual casino revenue payment to the state as Gov. Scott Walker mulls whether...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 26Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Disorderly - Police investigated a disorderly conduct complaint in the 300 block of South Main Street.Disorderly -...
View ArticleBoard delays security funding cap vote
County wants dedicated fund for court mattersBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comAn attempt to cap the amount of money put into the Shawano County Courthouse security fund was referred back to...
View ArticleGirl, 14, reports abduction attempt
By: Leader StaffShawano County authorities were investigating an attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl in the town of Birnamwood on Wednesday afternoon.The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department...
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County fair opens 133rd run
4-H centennial celebration todayBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Darrell Wolf drives his Case IH model 686 tractor Wednesday in the tractor pull on the opening...
View ArticlePolice say teens stole pistol, pot
Man says gun taken from truckBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comTwo Shawano teenagers are facing burglary charges for an alleged break-in that involved the theft of a semi-automatic pistol and,...
View ArticleKenosha officials call for casino OK
Agreement reached with Ho-ChunkBy: The Associated PressLabor and political leaders from southeastern Wisconsin called on Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday to immediately approve the Menominee tribe’s...
View ArticleState warns Potawatomi it could lose games
Tribe opposes Menominee casino planBy: The Associated PressThe Forest County Potawatomi could lose about 2,000 electronic slot machines at its Milwaukee casino if it continues withholding its $25...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 27Police logged 33 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized at Aarrowcast, 2900 E. Richmond St.Disturbance — Police responded to a...
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Sex offender wins release
Former Bonduel man has been committed for 16 yearsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Jackson Carpenter, right, confers with defense attorney Paul Zilles during a court trial...
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County salutes 4-H centennial
Awards, fireworks honor state organizationBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Fireworks light up the sky above the Shawano County Fairgrounds grandstand Thursday...
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