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NEWCAP CEO to retire

Robert Koller, CEO of NEWCAP, which serves a 10-county region in northern Wisconsin with various social and economic programs, has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. A committee...

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Felony OWIA Merrill man waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial Wednesday on a felony count of operating while intoxicated, along with four felony counts of bail jumping.Justin J....

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Dog park plans in Clintonville halted

College student had planned to raise funds for projectBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentDespite a recommendation from the Clintonville Park and Recreation Commission to approve a dog park in the...

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Shawano officer victim in felony theft case

By: Leader StaffA Tigerton woman facing a felony theft charge is accused of stealing jewelry from a friend who also happens to be a Shawano police officer.Patricia A. Anderson, 52, allegedly stole a...

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County, 4 towns to get $4.68M for power line

Towns will also receive annual paymentsBy: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentShawano County and four towns will receive a combined $4.68 million in one-time impact payments when a 345-kilovolt power...

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Anker loses bid to overturn child porn convictions

Attorney testifies about defense strategyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA motion hearing in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court on Friday gave a rare glimpse into some of the thinking that...

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Public Record

Shawano Police DepartmentJune 18Police logged 37 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a fight in progress in the 100 block of Aspen Court.Fire — Authorities responded to...

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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 21Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at Waukechon and County Road B.Drug Offense — A...

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Grant will help efforts to preserve Menominee language

By: The Associated PressEfforts to preserve the endangered language of the Menominee have gotten a boost thanks to a grant that will help a University of Wisconsin-Madison linguist translate native...

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Shawano schools honored by state

Hillcrest, Olga Brener recognized for teaching good behaviorBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comOnly 157 schools in Wisconsin were recognized as a 2015 School of Distinction, and two of them...

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2013 hit-and-run still haunts victim’s family

Relatives of Timothy Meade seek public’s helpBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe family of a Michigan man killed in a hit-and-run two years ago is calling for the public’s help in solving the...

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Court News

OWI injuryA Green Bay man is facing a felony charge of operating while intoxicated-causing injury as a result of a single-vehicle crash last month in the town of Richmond.Bruce S. Pirlott, 45, could...

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Public Record

Shawano Police DepartmentJune 23Police logged 34 incidents, including the following:OWL — Police cited a man for operating without a license at Prairie and South Franklin streets.Theft — Authorities...

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Business owner picked for County Board

Patrick Hoffman fills District 2 seatBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shawano-Menominee Circuit Court Judge William Kussel, left, administers the oath of...

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Public Record

Shawano Police DepartmentJune 24Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of South Andrews Street.Disturbance — Police...

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Loan programs help launch Tigerton grocery store

Prep work continues on Cedar Street Market Contributed Photo Cedar Street Market owner Judi Hegewald, center, receives $7,500 in Shawano Country Vision 2017 Facade and Interior Improvement grants from,...

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County pay raises stir debate

Nonunion workers get 1% boost in JulyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County’s nonunion employees will get 1 percent pay raises this summer, despite the reluctance of some county...

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Take 1 tablet and email them in the morning

County supervisors consider using iPads for businessBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shawano County Supervisor Sandy Steinke demonstrates the capabilities of her...

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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 25Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of South Lutz Street.Disturbance — Police responded...

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Police looking for stray Chihuahua that bit child

By: Leader StaffPolice on Friday were trying to find a stray, black and tan Chihuahua that bit a child the day before.The dog, which has an injured back leg, had been spotted around town for about the...

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