County opposes taking on tax assessments
State budget proposal shifts responsibility from municipalities to countyBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano County Board showed unanimous support Wednesday for a resolution...
View ArticleMenominee detective joining Shawano PD
He will be city’s 1st Native American officer in more than a decadeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano’s newest police officer will be the first Native American member of the force in more...
View ArticleMenominee at bottom of health rankings; Shawano numbers improve
Menominee County again ranks as the least healthy county in the state, according to the sixth annual County Health Rankings released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 25Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged six truancy complaints from the Shawano School District.Suspicious — Police responded to a...
View ArticleSchool district hopes for willing write-in candidate
Representative must live in town of HermanBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comSchool district officials are hoping for a write-in willing to fill the Shawano School Board seat representing the town...
View ArticlePopulation down in 35 Wisconsin counties
Menominee shows fastest growth rateBy: The Associated PressNew census figures show the population fell in nearly half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.The population estimates released Thursday by the U.S....
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 26Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 1100 block of South Weed Street.Accident — Police responded...
View ArticleClintonville seeking $10M for wastewater improvements
Grant portion would not need to be repaidBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council recently voted unanimously to support interim City Administrator Chuck Kell’s proposal...
View ArticleShawano man gets 8 years for child sex assaults
By: Leader StaffA Shawano man convicted of multiple counts of child sex assault was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison.Dick R. McKenna, 57, will also have to serve an additional five years...
View ArticleWoman hurt when car hits restaurant
By: Leader StaffA customer lunching at Flamingo’s Family Restaurant was injured Thursday morning when a vehicle ran into the building.The 47-year-old Abbotsford woman was seated in a booth at the...
View ArticleCounty, tribe investing in Wolf River program
Discover Wisconsin to produce piece for television, other mediaBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano County Board this week approved earmarking up to $10,000 from its general fund to...
View ArticleCouncil to consider deal with Smalley Park heirs
City, ThedaCare want to market propertyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials Monday will consider a proposed agreement with the heirs of the original Shawano Medical Center property that...
View ArticleShawano council approves Smalley Park deal
Heirs will get $250,000 for SMC propertyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe heirs to the original Shawano Medical Center property will get both a park and a cash settlement under an agreement...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 30Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 400 block of West Picnic Street.Suspicious —...
View ArticleClintonville city administrator tab tops $100K
Investigation, departure agreement prove costlyBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe city of Clintonville spent more than $100,000 on the Common Council’s investigation and subsequent agreement...
View ArticleHomonym trips up Shawano girl at state spelling bee
Malliet finishes in tie for fourthBy: Leader StaffKarelyn Malliet’s third trip to the Badger State Spelling Bee ended with a top-five finish Saturday but not a trip to the national bee.Malliet, an...
View ArticleShawano council approves Smalley Park deal
Heirs will get $250K for SMC propertyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe heirs to the original Shawano Medical Center property will get both a park and a cash settlement under an agreement...
View ArticleSome Shawano school employees receive layoff notices
Board will make final cuts May 4By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comSome Shawano School District employees received preliminary layoff notices last week, but it is uncertain whether those staff...
View ArticleCity residents needed to fill committee slots
By: Leader StaffMayor Lorna Marquardt is looking for residents interested in filling openings on several Shawano committees and commissions.Marquardt will be making the appointments at the Common...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMarch 31Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 400 block of South Washington Street.Probation — Police...
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