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Locals urge legislators to avoid budget cuts
Speakers talk about damage to local programsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski State Rep. Gary Tauchen, left, and Sen. Robert Cowles listen to local residents...
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Bill Mielke Volunteer Educator Award
Jeff Zander: Dentist shares passion with studentsBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Photo by Curt Knoke Jeff Zander is the recipient of the Shawano Area Community Foundation’s Bill Mielke...
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Home show off to good start
Bucket raffle among new offeringsBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Allen and Marjorie Michaelson, of Shawano, learn about the latest pillow products Saturday from...
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Angelica family named Young Farmer of the Year
Farm Bureau presents four scholarshipsBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt The 2015 Shawano County Agriculture Award winners are, from left, top row, Jason and Lindsay...
View ArticleTeen charged in crash that killed 3 passengers
A teenage driver involved in a crash that killed three young passengers last fall in Shawano County is facing criminal charges.Prosecutors say 18-year-old Ryan Swadner, of Clintonville, was under the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 12Police logged 13 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue.Theft — A laptop was reported stolen...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 13Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 800 block of East Richmond Street.Suspicious — Police responded to...
View ArticleWater nearly warm enough for spawning to begin
Annual sturgeon run quickly approachingBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comWhile the Wolf River is nearly warm enough, sturgeon had not yet started to spawn Tuesday at the Shawano dam, according...
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Community foundation honors 5 area volunteers
Wittenberg award renamed for NueskeBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Celebration of Giving awards winners honored Tuesday include, from left, Dr. Jeff Zander, Bill...
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Teen driver in triple fatal charged with homicide
Group allegedly was en route to drug dealBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Ryan Swadner Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Friends and family of three teens killed in an Oct. 21 crash, many wearing shirts...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 14Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police investigated a disturbance between two tenants in the 800 block of West Picnic Street.Accident...
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Attempted battery to an officerA Bowler man has been charged with a felony count of attempted battery of a peace officer for allegedly trying to cause bodily harm to a sheriff’s deputy while resisting...
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Sex offender will move to New Era House
The Shawano Police Department is notifying the community that a sexual offender who will be released from prison April 21 will reside in Shawano.August F. Klitzka, 60, was convicted in Shawano County...
View ArticleStatewide tornado drill is today
The National Weather Service says all Wisconsin offices are a “go” for Thursday’s statewide tornado drill. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a statewide test tornado watch and at 1:45...
View ArticleWRBA Parade of Homes application deadline set
The Wolf River Builders Association is inviting members to participate in its first Parade of Homes in October.The deadline to enter the parade, which is Oct. 3-4, is May 31. WRBA represents members in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 15Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — Police responded to a vandalism complaint in the 700 block of South Franklin Street.Suspicious — Police...
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Short, intense spawning season forecast
Water temperature nears optimum for sturgeonBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Dorsal fins from sturgeon protrude through the Wolf River at the Shawano dam Thursday....
View ArticleParents speak against start time proposal
Committee to meet again to consider changeBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comA public forum regarding school start times in the Shawano School District was sparsely attended Thursday, but many...
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Jerky that makes your tongue sing
Makers of state’s top jerky relocate to TigertonBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Lora and Mike Nitschke, owners of Mike’s Country Meats, lay out strips of beef...
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Shawano Police DepartmentApril 16Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Theft — A GPS unit was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of East Fifth Street.Trespass — Police...
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