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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 29Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the parking lot at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Disturbance — A...
View ArticleRoad salt prices strain local budgets
City, county officials hoping for less severe winterBy: Jason Arndt jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comSome Wisconsin counties are paying as much as 14 percent more for road salt this year due to increased...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 30Police logged 13 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at the Longhorn Saloon, 1181 S. Main St.Theft —...
View ArticleQ&A with Lucas Christenson
Lucas ChristensonAge: 38Family: Married to Kimberly last year. He has three children of his own, Tayler, Trevor, London; and two stepsons, Andre and Dominick.Occupation: Overseeing the parts department...
View ArticleQ&A with Randy Wright
Randy WrightAge: 58Family: Wife Mary, four grown children and 10 grandchildren.Experience: Sheriff 2006 to present; Shawano police officer 1981-2006; Shawano County deputy 1976 to 1981. Homicide death...
View ArticleQ&A with Adam Bieber
Adam BieberAge: 36Family: Wife Amy and three sons, Will, West and WyattEducation: Pensacola Christian College, Lakeland Christian College, and Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College. Bieber has an...
View ArticleSheriff’s race heads into home stretch
One of the most contentious local races seen in Shawano County comes to an end Tuesday as voters go to the polls to cast their ballots in the race for sheriff.Republican candidate Adam Bieber, a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 2Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of South Sawyer Street.Disturbance — Police responded...
View ArticleMeetings explain new farm bill programs
The Shawano-Menominee Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension office will hold informational meetings beginning next week on the new commodity programs...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 3Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 200 block of North Bartlett Street.Hit and Run — A Menominee...
View ArticleWalker wins again
Governor gets about 53% of voteBy: The Associated PressWisconsin’s Republican Gov. Scott Walker won a hard fought election Tuesday over Democratic challenger Mary Burke, overcoming fierce opposition...
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Bieber easily wins sheriff race
Wright write-in effort falls far shortBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Shawano City Clerk Karla Duchac checks with election poll workers at City Hall during Tuesday’s...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 4Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Warrant - A 24-year-old male turned himself into Probation and Parole, 1340 E. Green Bay St., on a warrant.Suspicious...
View ArticlePolice investigating break-in at fairgrounds
By: Leader StaffShawano police Wednesday were investigating a burglary at the Shawano County Fair office that had apparently occurred late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.The break-in at the...
View ArticleNinja turtles make Halloween drug bust
5 agencies participate in $10 drug buyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA multi-agency drug sting on Halloween combined city, county and other area law enforcement agencies with a couple of new...
View ArticleShawano school breakfasts up, lunches down
Schools trying to get students to eat healthierBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comShawano School District’s food services provider is trying to develop new ways to get students to eat school...
View ArticleVoter turnout nears presidential levels
Local turnout much higher than state averageBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comHard numbers are still being calculated countywide, but there is no question, according to officials, that voter...
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BurglaryA 43-year-old Appleton man has been charged with breaking into the Shawano Cinema in November 2013 and stealing nearly $5,000 in cash.Fred W. Olson could a face maximum 12½ years in prison and...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 5Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 700 block of South Main Street.Theft — Shawano...
View ArticleArrest warrant filed in high-speed chase
Neopit man at large since Oct. 13By: Leader StaffAn arrest warrant has been filed for the suspect in a domestic violence incident in Neopit last month who subsequently led authorities on a high-speed...
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