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StrangulationA Bonduel man has been charged with a felony count of strangulation and suffocation after a domestic incident in the town of Washington last week.Billy R. Hellinger, 71, could face a...
View ArticleAttorney: Settlement near in complaint against Clintonville’s mayor
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe attorney hired by the city of Clintonville to handle a resident’s complaint about Mayor Judith Magee issued a statement this week that a settlement is being...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 29Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at Green Bay and Main streets.Theft — Police...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 30Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:Theft — Items were reported stolen out of a vehicle in the 300 block of East Zingler Avenue.Fire — Police and fire...
View ArticlePolice might have vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
By: Leader StaffPolice have located a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run traffic incident that left a man dead July 25 on the Menominee Indian Tribe reservation.Tribal Police Chief Mark K. Waukau Sr....
View ArticleSACF marks 25 years of civic improvement
Group overcame early skepticism to build charitable fundBy: Leader StaffThe Shawano Area Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a look back at its achievements and a look ahead...
View ArticleLocation chosen for offender housing
Union St. location might not require city approvalBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA new location in Shawano has apparently been found for a temporary placement facility for released felons,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 2Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Two juveniles were cited for curfew violation at the Skateboard Park, 107 E. Elizabeth St.Theft — A purse...
View ArticleProbe continues in rollover wreck
By: Leader StaffA man remains hospitalized with injuries suffered in a July 23 rollover accident that is still under investigation by the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.Jeremy Young, 42, of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 3Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a minor accident in the parking lot at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Child Pornography...
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OWI injuryA Nichols man has been charged with two felony counts of causing injury during an alleged drunken driving accident in June.Dylan L. Dobratz, 21, was the driver of a pickup truck that went...
View ArticleSCMS referendum could top $11.5M
Board to make final decision next weekBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Jeff Easter, buildings and grounds director for Shawano School District, shows School...
View ArticleFloors Unlimited recognized for fundraising effort
Firefighter presents Twin Towers fragmentBy: Thaddeus Carroll tcarroll@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Thaddeus Carroll Lt. Ray Thomas presented Floors Unlimited owner, Tim Coffey and his wife Deb,...
View ArticleArts center deal raises issues
County wants arts council to pay moreBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Built in 1975, the Mielke Arts Center is owned by the county and leased by the...
View ArticleCity says can’t stop offender housing facility
State statutes prevent municipal restrictionsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comDespite neighborhood opposition to plans for a temporary placement facility for released felons in Shawano, city...
View ArticleCommission rescinds lieutenant appointment
Panel overstepped authority by assigning detective dutyBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Police Department lost both a lieutenant and its first-ever detective in one fell swoop Tuesday...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 4Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — An incident of shoplifting was reported at Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St.Lewd behavior — An...
View ArticleTeachers become learners through Shawano program
Project Inspire helps educators improveBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Using hula hoops to illustrate a teaching technique are Leigh Walske, left, and...
View ArticleArt celebration has Shawano connection
Swedberg’s late grandmother gave 4 paintings to her churchBy: Kristi Potocnik Williams Special to the Leader Photo by Nicole Shattuck The Little Mermaid, hero of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 tale, is...
View ArticleDeal struck on Mielke Arts Center lease
Arts council, County Board must still sign offBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The Mielke Arts Center, located at N5649 Airport Road, is owned by Shawano...
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