Former Menominee chief justice sentenced on child porn charge
Martin gets 5 years in prisonBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA former Menominee chief justice and tribal prosecutor was sentenced in federal court Friday to five years in prison for receiving...
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Exotic bird finds new perch in Shawano
Feathered visitor ‘quite a little celebrity’By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Animal rescue specialist Liz Shames holds the guinea fowl outside her home...
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Play-and-learn concept coming to city parks
Born Learning trails being developedBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Examining plans for the new Born Learning educational exhibits are, from left. Linda...
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School district hires communications specialist
Amanda Mueller will help tell district’s storyBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Amanda MuellerShawano School District almost needed a communications specialist to explain why it hired a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 12Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Theft — Lawn ornaments were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Fairview Way.Auto Theft — A 2005...
View ArticleYounger crowd gives Polka Days a unique feel
37th annual fest opens ThursdayBy: Thaddeus Carroll, tcarroll@wolfrivermedia.comPulaski Polka Days draws thousands of people every year to a city with a population of just over 3,000. A surprisingly...
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Historic restaurant will rebuild after fire
Torch Lite owners detail $1.2 million planBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Head waitress Judy Stoltenow, left, and owner Rita Mondus will be back when...
View ArticleJuveniles identified in vehicle break-ins
By: Leader StaffThree juveniles have been identified as the culprits in a rash of vehicle break-ins in the town of Washington in May, according to Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber.Bieber announced in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 13Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police issued a warning for disorderly conduct after a disturbance in the 200 block of South Sawyer...
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Gresham park renamed for vets
By: Leader Staff Contributed Photo Shown at the new sign for Veteran’s Memorial Park and Ballfield in Gresham are, from left, Guy “Took” Moede, Ken Beyer, John Gallon, Henry Rudesill, Jed Huebner,...
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StrangulationA Shawano man is facing a felony count of strangulation and suffocation for allegedly choking a woman during an altercation in the city Sunday.Darren Q. Gauthier, 45, could face a maximum...
View ArticleSuspect in gun incident also facing felony drug charge
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Belle Plaine man accused of firing a handgun during a disturbance Thursday has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, but he also faces a felony count...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 14Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police investigated a man attempting to go through a vehicle in the 900 block of South Hamlin...
View ArticleMissing elderly woman found safe
By: Leader StaffAn elderly Tigerton woman who went missing Tuesday afternoon was found safe and in good health in Forest County, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday.Beverly Kasperek,...
View ArticleCounty budget office could get overhaul
Supervisors back changes in duties and department mergerBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County officials are moving forward with structural changes in how the county plans and...
View ArticleNew Bonduel chamber aims to boost local businesses
First event is Aug. 28 block partyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comBonduel merchants are forming a new chamber of commerce with the dual objectives of promoting existing businesses and...
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SIST subsidiary, AmericInn dissolve franchise agreement
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski A blue tarp covers the AmericInn sign next to Green Bay Street. The marquee notes the hotel’s independence from the franchise.The...
View ArticleFormer detective files notice of claim against the county
Wudtke says he was targeted for supporting former sheriffBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA former Shawano County sheriff’s detective has filed a notice of claim against the county alleging he was...
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Family displaced by house fire feels community support
Fund raises $6,000 for Wescott coupleBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Firefighters prepare to battle the blaze that broke out July 8 on Chic-a-watha Circle in the town...
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TV crews rolling on the river for tourism show
Segment to debut next MarchBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Host Mariah Haberman tries her hand at surf biking on the Wolf River for a segment of “Discover Wisconsin.”...
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