Confirmed tornado spottings in Shawano County; no damage reported
Shawano County spent a tense hour under the threat of multiple tornado warnings Monday evening, with at least two confirmed tornado spottings as the storm rumbled northeast toward Oconto County.Despite...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 5Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Fight — A fight involving two men was reported at Hensel’s Shawano Inn, 134 S. Washington St.Assist — A 91-year-old...
View ArticleReward offered in vehicle break-ins
By: Leader StaffA private party has put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing a large amount of money and a firearm during a vehicle...
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Farmers Insurance-Shawano receives Vision 2017 grant
Contributed Photo Farmers Insurance-Shawano recently received a Vision 2017 grant. Shown are, from left, Amber Kleban-Zahringer, Jim and Pam Higgins, Farmers Insurance Agency; Dennis Heling, Shawano...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 6Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Theft — Money was reported stolen in the 800 block of East Richmond Street.Disorderly — Police responded to an...
View ArticleSchool lunch prices go up a dime
Cost still below federal reimbursement rateBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comShawano School District families that don’t qualify for free and reduced meals will pay 10 cents more for lunches...
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Officials assessing tornado damage after Monday’s storm
No major damage reported in Shawano CountyBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Photo by Grace Kirchner Matt and Ginger Holbrook’s home at E5653 Gruenstern Road in Marion was extensively damaged...
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Feingold visits Shawano on campaign tour
Former senator trying to regain seat lost to JohnsonBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold visits with area residents during a campaign stop...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 7Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police are investigating a stolen vehicle report from the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue.Property Damage —...
View ArticleSchool district turns to WEA Trust for insurance coverage
Shawano School District employees and their families began receiving their health insurance through the WEA Trust on July 1.“WEA Trust’s competitive offer and reputation for customer service made this...
View ArticleMost area schools to get more state aid
Majority of districts across state expect to receive lessBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comA majority of Wisconsin schools will get less general aid from the state this coming school year,...
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Shawano County farm eyes major expansion
Town of Almon operation could rank among state’s largestBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Construction crews have started earth-moving work for a Matsche...
View ArticleMystery flusher forces system upgrade
Improvements to cost $11KBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe city of Shawano will spend about $11,000 to upgrade the lift station pumps at the River Pines subdivision because someone there has...
View ArticleCity could issue bonds for Woodport Doors expansion
Company would be solely liable for debtBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe city of Shawano could make use of a rare financing arrangement to issue bonds on behalf of a local manufacturer that...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 8Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 28-year-old Shawano woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Main and Sawyer streets.Disturbance...
View ArticleMan sought in gun incident outside Belle Plaine bar
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAuthorities were seeking a male suspect they believe fired a round from a 9 mm handgun during an apparent drug deal gone bad in Belle Plaine early Thursday.No one...
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SCMS feeling its age
District looking to replace 50-year-old infrastructureBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shower facilities in the student locker rooms are in horrible shape and...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 9Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue.Fraud — Police investigated a...
View ArticleClintonville council reviewing ‘majority rules’ ordinance
Issue is on agenda TuesdayBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council on Tuesday will consider whether to change the city ordinance outlining the number of votes needed to...
View ArticleSuspect in custody in Belle Plaine gun incident
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA 28-year-old Belle Plaine man was taken into custody Friday in connection with a shooting incident outside a bar the day before.A charge of endangering safety...
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