St. James added to state voucher program
Applications up 4 percent over last yearBy: The Associated PressSt. James Lutheran School in Shawano is among four new private schools that will be added to Wisconsin’s statewide voucher program...
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Books hit the road again
Library’s new bookmobile courtesy of nonprofitBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt President Marsha Hoeffs addresses the audience at the Friends of Shawano County...
View ArticleLetter: More professionalism expected of Clintonville council
To the editor:Mayor says: “Let’s cut the crap!” I say: “Craps gotta be cut!”Since when is it appropriate for elected city officials who have the prestigious power to make the most important decisions...
View ArticleClintonville superintendent defends administrators
O’Toole says they work long hours, care about studentsBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentClintonville School District Superintendent Tom O’Toole responded to critics at a Clintonville School Board...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 14Police logged 36 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police logged two complaints of failure to return items at Lebakkens Rent to Own, 1200 E. Green Bay St.Animal...
View ArticleNew community health educator starts her job
Appleton native getting to know areaBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department’s new community health educator is getting acclimated to her new...
View ArticleCrash in Richmond leaves 2 men injured
A 45-year-old Green Bay man might be facing a drunken driving charge after a crash Saturday morning in which he and another man were ejected from the vehicle.Authorities responded to a single-vehicle...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 17Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A 40-year-old woman was arrested for a probation and parole violation in the 1000 block of East Green Bay...
View ArticleFirm hired for SCMS design work
Board considering November referendumBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School Board on Monday unanimously approved bringing back the Somerville architects to do remodeling design...
View ArticleMeeting will outline Hwy. 22 work in Clintonville
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe public is invited to an informational meeting Thursday about the state Highway 22 reconstruction project in Clintonville.The hourlong meeting will begin at 1...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 18Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Curfew — A juvenile was cited for a curfew violation at Main and Maurer streets.OWI — A 28-year-old woman was cited...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 19Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Property — Damage to a cellular phone was reported at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St.Harassment —...
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MIHS class leaders dedicated to community involvement
Class of 2015 receives diplomas FridayBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Joan WaukauThe Menominee Indian High School Class of 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian epitomize volunteerism and plan...
View Article1st tornado of season touches down near Gresham
Sunday storm caused little damageBy: Leader StaffShawano County on Sunday had the dubious honor of hosting Wisconsin’s first tornado of this year’s severe weather season, according to the National...
View ArticleClick It or Ticket enforcement runs through end of the month
By: Leader StaffShawano police and hundreds of other law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are in the midst of their annual enforcement operation targeting unbuckled drivers and passengers.The Click It...
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Shawano PD names 1st detective
School liaison officer will move into role in JulyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Jody JohnsonThe Shawano Police Department’s school liaison officer, Jody Johnson, will switch jobs in July,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 20Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 700 block of South Main Street.Hit and Run — Police...
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Identity theft, forgeryA Keshena woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges of identity theft and forgery.Marie A. Miller, 24, is accused of stealing personal identification information from a...
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Honor flight humbles veteran
Lester Bondowski moved by experienceBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Upon his return with the Old Glory Honor Flight from Washington, D.C., last month, Lester...
View ArticleCity code enforcement back on front burner
Grass should be no longer than 6 inchesBy: Leader StaffThe summer tourist season officially opens this weekend, but the typical summer complaints of city code violations are already well under way.The...
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