Officials provide cold weather safety tips
With weather forecasters predicting cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chill starting Saturday night and Sunday, Shawano and Menominee counties and the Menominee tribal emergency management...
View ArticleMayor urges support for law enforcement
Annual proclamation more meaningful this yearBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comMayor Lorna Marquardt will issue a proclamation next week in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 4Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Assault — Police investigated an assault at Hensel’s, 134 S. Washington St.Harassment — Police responded to a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 5Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Mountain Bay Trail Drive.Accident — Police...
View ArticleRenovation planned for former SIST building
Plan Commission recommends developer’s agreementBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Plan Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a developer’s agreement between the city and an...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 6Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Juvenile - Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 1000 block of South Union Street.Assist - Police assisted...
View Article3 aldermanic races on Clintonville ballot
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThree Clintonville Common Council seats will be decided in the April 7 spring election.Former Mayor Robert Gay has filed papers as a candidate for alderman in...
View ArticleAuthorities: Compressor malfunction started fire
Blaze destroyed Anello’s restaurantBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAuthorities said Wednesday a compressor malfunction was likely responsible for the Dec. 30 fire that destroyed the landmark...
View ArticleCouncil approves pact for vacant building
Downtown property formerly owned by SISTBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA long vacant downtown building could be open for business again by the end of summer with the adoption Wednesday of a...
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Another ownership change at local restaurant
Grandma Sofie’s replaces Max’sBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Owner Harry Abdiu reviews a menu at the former Max’s Restaurant on River Bend Road in Shawano. The...
View ArticleFlu epidemic has touched Shawano
9 people hospitalized this monthBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comPersonnel at Shawano Medical Center are among the health care workers at facilities across the U.S. battling a flu...
View ArticleShawano cancels school while others shorten day
Fuel on buses a factor in decisionBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comBells rang Wednesday at schools in the Shawano School District, but there were no students hurrying to class.The Shawano...
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Council salutes police, deputies
Community also showing supportBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Shawano police and Shawano County sheriff’s deputies crowded into the council chambers at City Hall on...
View ArticleShawano JCPenney’s store closing
Last day will be in AprilBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe J.C. Penney Co. Inc. store at Shawano Plaza will shut down in April, affecting about 25 employees.A spokesperson for the retail chain...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 7Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated person complaint in the 300 block of South Washington...
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Bieber takes reins of sheriff’s department
New uniforms among early changesBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAfter four days on the job, Shawano County’s new sheriff hasn’t had time to decorate the walls of his office, but he expects most...
View ArticleShawano JCPenney’s store closing
Last day will be in AprilBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe J.C. Penney Co. Inc. store at Shawano Plaza will shut down in April, affecting about 25 employees.A spokesperson for the retail chain...
View ArticleCellcom warns customers of potential scam
Cellcom is warning local residents about people who are posing as representatives for the wireless provider to gain access to homes.A New London customer called Cellcom earlier this week to report that...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 8Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 600 block of East Schurz Street.Theft — A vehicle was...
View ArticleShawano changing K-5 report cards
Numerical grading system provides more detailsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comParents of elementary-grade students will see a new grading system when the Shawano School District sends home...
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