County parks director earns national certification
Keith Marquardt, Shawano County parks director, was recently certified as a park and recreation professional by the National Certification Board and the National Recreation and Park Association.The...
View ArticleFamily Care puts pressure on Lakeland Industries to find more partners
By: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comImplementation of the Family Care program in Shawano and Menominee counties also will affect Lakeland Industries, 504 Lakeland Road, a county-funded facility...
View ArticleFamily Care preparations proceeding
Forum scheduled April 7 in ShawanoBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comResidents of Shawano and Menominee counties will be able to choose between two managed-care organizations selected to help...
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Caffeinated networking
Chamber merges programs to bring business people togetherBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Tammy Brzeczkowski, far right, co-owner for Dynamic Designs Unlimited,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 1Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Assist — Police assisted with a dive team call on Stark Road in Wescott.Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile...
View ArticleFive council seats on ballot Tuesday in Clintonville
Election follows year of controversyBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentClintonville voters will have decisions to make in Tuesday’s spring election, which includes three contested races for Common...
View ArticleIncome disparity among factors affecting health
Menominee County gap largest in stateBy: Leader StaffThe income gap between the wealthiest and poorest residents in Menominee County is the largest in the state, according to the County Health Rankings...
View ArticleCounty finance director retiring in May
Diane Rusch has worked for county since 1993By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County Finance Director Diane Rusch will retire next month after more than two decades with the county.The...
View ArticleRescue call highlights need for caution on the ice
Officer, bystanders pull man from Washington LakeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA dive team rescue on Washington Lake in Wescott on Wednesday underscores the hazards of venturing out onto...
View ArticleCity could unleash dog park Monday
Committee, council to review Sunset Boulevard planBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano officials will vote Monday on whether to designate a dog park in the city when the finance committee and...
View ArticleArea voters have several choices Tuesday
By: Leader StaffSeveral contested races around the county will be decided Tuesday, along with several referenda and a statewide judicial contest.Incumbents in most communities, including the city of...
View ArticleTrustee, past president vie for president’s post in Bonduel
Staszak, Wussow answer Leader’s questionsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comEditor’s note: Village Trustee Sharon Wussow and past village president Grant Staszak will face off in Tuesday’s election...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 2Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police responded to a telephone scam complaint in the 100 block of East Center Street.Hit and Run — Police...
View ArticleClintonville council to discuss dog park feasibility
Pigeon Lake Wayside, Bucholtz Park mentioned as possible sitesBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council plans to discuss establishing a dog park in the city at its April...
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Health Care Volunteer Award
Fred Pape: Caring is his calling cardBy: Gary Seymour, Leader Correspondent Photo by Curt Knoke Fred Pape is the recipient of the Shawano Area Community Foundation’s Heath Care Volunteer Award.Editor’s...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 5Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.Disturbance — Police...
View ArticleCity turns hose on dog park location
Several neighbors speak against proposed locationBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comPlans for a Shawano dog park were put on pause Monday after a lengthy discussion with neighbors objecting to the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 6Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Fire — The fire department responded to a trash bin fire at Aarrowcast, 2900 E. Richmond.Juvenile — Police responded...
View ArticleWRBA show links customers with vendors
6 seminars planned for 2-day eventBy: Leader StaffArea residents will be able to meet contractors from multiple trades when the Wolf River Builders Association presents its 10th annual Home &...
View ArticleNewcomers joining Clintonville council
Only alderperson with opposition losesBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThere will be several new faces on the Clintonville Common Council as a result of Tuesday’s election, which drew about 27...
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