Summer school student suspended after displaying knife
By: Leader StaffA 9-year-old summer school student was suspended Thursday after displaying a knife to several other students at Shawano Community High School.Police responded to the incident at the...
View ArticleDog owner says attempted poisoning not an isolated incident
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe owner of a dog that was the target of an apparent poisoning attempt earlier this month said Friday the incident was not an isolated one.“There’s somebody...
View ArticlePolice chief reviews fireworks safety rules
With preparations under way for Fourth of July celebrations, Shawano Police Chief Mark Kohl this week issued a reminder about fireworks safety.He encouraged area residents to follow three simple rules...
View ArticleCare Wisconsin opens office in Shawano
Care Wisconsin has opened an office at 300 E. Green Bay St. in Shawano.The phone number is 844-475-9189 or TTY WI Relay 711. Staff is available by appointment.Care Wisconsin will begin serving Family...
View ArticleShawano couple ‘beyond happy’ after court ruling
By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comIvan and Jamey Machmueller had given up hope that either of them would live to see this day.So both were pleasantly surprised Friday when the U.S....
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Brunch mixes eggs with education
Beran’s Dairy hosts 32nd annual eventBy: Thaddeus Carroll, tcarroll@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Thaddeus Carroll The Beran family, which includes, from left, Jeremy, Al, Vicky and Jason, will...
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Shawano racing complex to be sold at auction
Facility built in 2004 draws national attentionBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The US Air Motorsports Raceway, built 10 years ago in the town of Wescott,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 28Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 37-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Green Bay and Arlington streets.Warrant — A...
View ArticleIndian tribe recognition process overhauled
Some Indian tribes may have a clearer path toward federal recognition under a new Obama administration rule that relaxes some requirements and speeds decision-making, potentially affecting hundreds of...
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Substantial batteryA woman listed as homeless is facing a felony charge of substantial battery for allegedly breaking a woman’s wrist during an altercation in the town of Red Springs last week.Jennie...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 29Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St.Fire — Police assisted...
View ArticleGrand finale for Cloverleaf Lakes fireworks
Celebrations planned in several area communitiesBy: Leader StaffOrganizers say this will be the last year Cloverleaf Lakes Fireworks Inc. will sponsor the Fourth of July fireworks at Pine Lake.Dennis...
View ArticleCounty proposes new landfill fee
Officials seek to clear the air with non-usersBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County is asking some towns and villages to help pay for the county’s financially ailing landfill,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJune 30Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Theft — A hubcap was reported stolen off a vehicle in the 700 block of West Picnic Street.Debris — A woman was warned...
View ArticleAuthorities warn of another new scam
Message purports to be from IRSBy: Leader StaffA telephone scam in which a recorded message warns that the recipient is being sued by the Internal Revenue Service and needs to quickly call a special...
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Buckled-in drivers rewarded for use of seat belts
Program started 10 years agoBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Shawano Police Officer Jeff Lenzner and Shawano County sheriff’s deputy Joe Neumeier work a seat-belt check detail...
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Racetrack sold at auction for $345,000
Buyer described as motorsports insiderBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Bidding assistant Steve Ellis, standing, confers with bidder Al Burnett during...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 1Police logged 37 incidents, including the following:Curfew — Several juveniles were warned for curfew violations in the 100 block of South Main Street.Prowler — A...
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Birnamwood man pleads no contest to child porn possession
DA recommending 15-year prison sentenceBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Christopher J. Ehlenfeldt sits next to his attorney, Paul Zilles, during a plea hearing Thursday...
View ArticleCounty finance director job might go unfilled
Administrative coordinator may take on dutiesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comDespite a pool of 10 applicants, Shawano County officials might not fill a position vacated by the county’s...
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