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Felony possession of marijuanaCriminal charges and an arrest warrant were issued Tuesday for an Appleton man who was allegedly keeping drugs in a safe at a Red Springs residence where he stays on...
View ArticleHillcrest survey shows parents' satisfaction
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comHillcrest Primary School officials set a goal this school year of increasing parental support by 10 percent, but it might be tough to achieve.It is not a...
View ArticlePerry Initiative coming to Shawano
Program cultivates girls' interest in medicineBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comThe Perry Initiative seeks to inspire young women to pursue careers in the medical sciences, and it is coming to...
View ArticleRollover closes highway for several hours
By: Leader StaffA semi rolled over on state Highway 29 east of Shawano early Thursday, closing down both lanes of eastbound traffic for about four hours.A 37-year-old Manitowoc man had to be extricated...
View ArticleNueske's CFO takes over as chamber president
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comMary White, chief financial officer of Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats in Wittenberg, officially took over as president of the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce...
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Chamber hands out annual awards
Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nancy Smith addresses attendees at the 87th annual awards banquet at the Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena on Thursday....
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 23Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A male subject was taken into custody on a warrant at Lieg Avenue and Main Street.Theft — Shawano Pawn...
View ArticleSheriff's Department warns of new scam
By: Leader StaffScammers have been working the phones for years and were quick to adopt the Internet and other new technology to pull off their cons, but their latest twist uses old-fashioned “snail...
View ArticleWisconsin House residents face pot charges
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comTwo Shawano men are facing felony drug charges in connection with an alleged marijuana operation being run out of a room at the Wisconsin House.Michael C. Taylor,...
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Guardsman gets hero's welcome from county
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shawano County Highway Commissioner Grant Bystol presents Casey Beyersdorf with a plaque of appreciation from the county for his...
View ArticleCold closes schools again
Schools in the following communities closed Monday due to cold weather: Bowler (also closed Tuesday) Marion Menominee Indian Menominee Tribal School Tigerton Wittenberg-BirnamwoodRate this article:...
View ArticleShawano schools to close on Tuesday
With high temperatures expected to drop below zero early Tuesday, and wind chills reaching -45 below zero, Shawano School District officials on Monday decided to cancel classes on Tuesday.While several...
View ArticleExtreme cold, propane shortage task county resources
By: Leader StaffExtreme cold coupled with a Midwest propane shortage spurred the opening of warming centers and a flood of calls for energy assistance Monday.Shawano County Emergency Management...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 26Police logged 10 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St., reported a juvenile in custody for stealing...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 27Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue.Trespass — Police responded to...
View ArticleAssistance available to help cope with weather
By: Leader StaffArea officials are emphasizing a three-pronged approach for residents battling the dangerously cold temperatures that have so far marked this winter season.“The message we’re pushing is...
View ArticleFrigid cold increases calls for assistance
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comExtreme cold coupled with a propane shortage spurred a flood of calls for assistance this week in Shawano County.Calls for help normally increase with the cold...
View ArticlePlea deal expected in child enticement case
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comA possible plea deal has apparently been reached in the case of a Mattoon man accused of trying to abduct a girl in Wittenberg in 2011.David W. Andersen, 51, was...
View ArticleMan allegedly stole scrap metal from barn
By: Leader StaffA Deerbrook man who served a five-year prison sentence for conspiracy to commit homicide, according to court records, was charged with burglary in Shawano County for allegedly stealing...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 28Police logged 12 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at Third and Lafayette streets.Shoplifting —...
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