Man charged with child sex assault in three counties
By: Leader StaffAn Oshkosh man is facing charges of sexually assaulting a child in Shawano and two other counties.Jeremiah J. Roberts, 28, was charged in Shawano County on Thursday with one count of...
View ArticleArrest warrant issued after chase
By: Leader StaffAn arrest warrant was issued this week for a Hatley teen accused of leading authorities on a high-speed chase before fleeing on foot in the town of Wittenberg.Amos W. Wodora, 18, could...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 25Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police investigated a juvenile alcohol complaint at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St.Animal —...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 26Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 35-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating after revocation at Green Bay...
View ArticleMan allegedly stole truck to help friend
Pickup taken from service centerBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Pulaski man is facing a felony auto theft charge for allegedly stealing a vehicle to help pull his friend out of a ditch.Jacob B....
View ArticleChamber has new officers, directors in place
The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce recently announced its newly elected directors and officers to serve on the board of directors for 2015.They include Kathy Hansen, Body Essentials, president;...
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Felony OWIA Shawano woman has been charged with a felony count of operating while intoxicated after being pulled over early Monday for driving a vehicle with an expired registration.Odaya N. Nowell,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 27Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Suspicious — Police...
View ArticleWalker won’t reconsider casino decision
By: The Associated PressGov. Scott Walker says he is not going to reconsider his decision to reject a new casino in Kenosha.Walker commented Wednesday after a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including...
View ArticleMore burglaries in Wescott area
11 incidents reported since FridayBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County authorities logged five new burglary complaints Tuesday, bringing the total to 11 since reports started coming on...
View ArticleCounty amends weapons policy
Ban extended to human services buildingsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano County Board amended its weapons policy Wednesday by a 24-3 vote, removing the fairgrounds from the list...
View ArticleNWTC expansion will go on April ballot
Area residents will be able to vote April 7 on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s proposed expansion.The NWTC board on Monday voted in favor of placing the issue before the voters.“We’re at...
View ArticleClintonville sets 2015-16 school calendar
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville School Board on Monday approved the school calendar for 2015-2016.The new calendar calls for 179 student days, one parent/teacher conference day...
View ArticleMissing woman found in Wittenberg
She faces charges of auto theft, burglaryBy: Leader StaffA Green Bay woman reported missing last month is due in Shawano County court Monday after being located in Wittenberg with a stolen...
View ArticleCasino advocates renew plea to Walker
Menominee could file lawsuitBy: The Associated Press The Associated Press Menominee Tribe Vice Chair Crystal Chapman-Chevalier joins with union workers and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers to urge...
View ArticleResale Store getting ready to close
Food pantry needs additional storage spaceBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Resale Store assistant Percy Schwerke cleans an item prepared for sale Thursday. The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 28Police logged 41 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A 26-year-old woman was taken into custody on a warrant after a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East...
View ArticleFormer Clintonville city administrator has new job
Kotter taking post in IllinoisBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentFormer Clintonville City Administrator Lisa (Kuss) Kotter has accepted a similar position in Geneseo, Illinois.Kotter said she will...
View ArticleState’s schools buy local veggies and fruit
USDA pushing for more dairy purchasesBy: The Associated Press and Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comWisconsin’s school districts buy plenty of local fruits and vegetables for their lunchrooms,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 29Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Auto Theft — A vehicle was reported stolen in the 600 block of South Maiden Lane.Drug Offense — A drug complaint was...
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