Group plans inaugural ag tourism summit
The first Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Summit will be held March 30-31 in Wisconsin Dells.“LUV-R-AG” will bring together leaders in tourism and agriculture, ag tourism business owners, marketing...
View ArticleClintonville alderperson plans listening sessions
Clintonville Alderperson Mary-Beth Kuester will hold listening sessions at 7 p.m. March 12 and 2 p.m. March 14 at City Hall, 35 S. Clinton Ave.“This will be an opportunity for residents to share ideas,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 3Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Warrant — Police arrested a 28-year-old man on a probation and parole warrant.Warrant — Police arrested a 29-year-old...
View ArticleNatural gas approved for town of Aniwa
PSC approves firms’ territorial agreementBy: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentThe northern half of the town of Aniwa will be able to heat and cook with natural gas, as the Wisconsin Public Service...
View ArticlePublic invited to join Citizens Police Academy
Registration deadline is WednesdayBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Police Department is looking to give residents an inside view of its operations with the 2015 Citizens Police Academy...
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Police still looking for leads in armed robberies
Shawano, Clintonville police coordinating effortsBy: Leader Staff Contributed Photo Surveillance video captured this image of the person who robbed the Schroeder Shell Station in Clintonville on Feb....
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 4Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police logged four truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.Code Violation...
View ArticleCounty looking to fill community health educator position
Job has been vacant since late NovemberBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comAbout 20 people have applied for the vacant community health educator position with the Shawano County Health...
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Toy gun causes stir at Hillcrest Primary School
Father of boy arrested for disorderly conductBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Shawano police provided this photo of the toy gun brought to Hillcrest Primary School by a student...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 5Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 30-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at County Road B and Waukechon Street.Juvenile —...
View ArticleOutdoor pool, armory could be on chopping block in Clintonville
City still looking for 2015 budget cutsBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentClosing the city’s outdoor pool and recreation center would help give Clintonville the savings it needs to balance this...
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Child sexual assaultA Shawano man is facing a felony charges of having sexual contact with a minor and intimidating her to keep her from reporting the alleged offense to police.Matthew C. Malone, 31,...
View ArticleSheriff’s office resuscitates CPR class
4-hour course scheduled April 9By: Leader StaffThe Shawano County Sheriff’s Department is reviving a CPR course that had been previously cancelled due to a lack of participants.Sheriff Adam Bieber said...
View ArticleSuspect in armed robbery seeks new lawyer
Gillett woman’s trial scheduled to start March 25By: Leader StaffA Gillett woman accused of robbing a Shawano grocery store at knifepoint is seeking a new attorney ahead of her jury trial later this...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 8Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Assault — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 200 block of Teddington Lane.Disorderly — Police responded...
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Felony OWIA Suring man has been charged with fifth-offense operating while intoxicated after being pulled over Friday in the town of Wescott.Travis J. Hawpetoss, 43, could face a maximum six years in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 9Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of East Randall Street.Hit and Run — Police...
View ArticleLocal schools bracing for deepest cuts yet
Walker budget freezes revenue caps, cuts aidBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comRural school administrators claim Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2015-17 biennial budget if passed as is could...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 10Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 300 block of South Andrews Street.Threatening — Police investigated...
View ArticleCity tweaks its yard waste rules
Mowing and snow removal fees changedBy: Leader StaffCity officials Wednesday added a few new rules to its yard waste collection policy and revised its fee schedule for property owners who fail to cut...
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