Clintonville High seeks alumnus award nominees
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentNominations are being sought for the Alumnus Honoris Award presented annually at the Clintonville High School commencement ceremony.The award recognizes the...
View ArticleClintonville still looking for budget cuts
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentWith its public budget hearing set for Tuesday, city of Clintonville officials this week were still looking for ways to trim more than $180,000.Interim City...
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Heffernon recalls 25 years with Shawano police
He’s retiring after 29 years in law enforcementBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Capt. Jeff Heffernon and his wife, Deb, seen here on a recent vacation, will have even more...
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Former astronaut helps propel WRLHS fundraising
Campaign has raised about $750,000By: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Astronaut Jerry Ross autographs his book for 11-year-old Wyatt Brandt prior to Wolf River...
View ArticlePerson who shot video was hired to train workers
Man never alerted farm owner to problemsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA sheriff detective’s report of alleged animal abuse at a Shawano County farm indicates that the animal rights activist who...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 16Police logged 13 incidents, including the following:Drug Offense — An 18-year-old Shawano male was cited for possession of marijuana in the 800 block of South Water...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 17Police logged 41 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at Main Street and Lieg Avenue.Juvenile —...
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Teen allegedly broke into cop’s home
Keshena boy, 17, caught following chaseBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Lamont FranklinA burglary Sunday at a Stockbridge-Munsee police officer’s home and subsequent chase in a stolen car led to...
View ArticleAnimal rights group pans investigation
Lawyer accuses farmer of defamationBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe animal rights group that sent an undercover investigator to videotape alleged abuse at a Shawano County farm this summer is...
View ArticleRose loses Clintonville recall vote
Effort was first in city’s historyBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentAnother chapter was added to the drama surrounding the Clintonville Common Council for the past several months Tuesday when...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 18Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Littering — The Shawano Food Pantry reported an individual dropping off three worthless television sets at the resale...
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County hires new administrative coordinator
Brown County HR manager to replace MadsenBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Brent Miller, left, talks about why he was interested in the county administrative...
View ArticleCity tax bills going down
City tax rate increase offset by other entities’ decreasesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano property owners will see their overall taxes go down a bit in 2015 despite a slight increase in...
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Felony OWIA Shawano man was ordered held on a $25,000 bond after being arrested Sunday for his alleged seventh drunken driving offense.James V. Pennewell, 53, was pulled over in Gresham after narrowly...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 19Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to report of a vehicle in a ditch in the 200 block of Pearl Avenue.Accident — A city of...
View ArticlePolice remind residents of snow removal policy
Snow must be moved in 24 hoursBy: Leader StaffShawano police have logged dozens of complaints over the past week about snow not being cleared from city sidewalks.“There’s a lot of misinformation or...
View ArticleBonduel alum represents state in FFA election
McClone not chosen but enjoyed experienceBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comBonduel High School graduate Reba McClone narrowly missed becoming a national FFA officer at the organization’s...
View ArticleCity plans $2.1M in projects, purchases
More focus on street, sidewalk maintenanceBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe city of Shawano is planning $2.1 million worth of capital improvement projects and purchases as part of the 2015...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 20Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 900 block of South Sawyer Street.Hit and Run — A 14-year-old...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 24Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident at Waukechon and Richmond streets.Juvenile — Police logged...
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