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Felony OWIA Shawano man is scheduled for a preliminary hearing later this month on a felony charge of seventh-offense operating while intoxicated.James N. Kane, 54, was arrested Aug. 4 after police...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 18Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Suspicious person — Doors were found ajar and a window was broken at a commercial property where kids were seen...
View Article2 lake deaths ruled accidental
By: Leader StaffTwo deaths on lakes in Shawano County this summer have been ruled accidental drownings.The Shawano County coroner’s office has released findings in the deaths of both Norman Robertson...
View ArticleShawano man charged in officer assault
By: Leader StaffA Shawano man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a city police officer during a disorderly conduct incident Tuesday.Shane W. Demarb, 28, could face a maximum six years...
View ArticleChange in sex offender residency rules won’t affect state facility
City could lose more authority under proposed state lawBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials last week made a minor adjustment intending to clarify rules covering where convicted sex...
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Tree narrowly misses house with boys inside
Large branch comes down on Lincoln StreetBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams A large tree branch Wednesday collapsed between two houses, narrowly missing...
View Article2 cases of TB confirmed in county
‘Are we in danger?’ resident asksBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comTuberculosis has returned to Shawano County after nearly 10 years and is stirring anxiety among residents fearful of a...
View ArticleOSHA fines Seagrave $77,000 for safety violations
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentSeagrave Fire Apparatus faces up to $77,000 in fines for three safety violations.The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a news release...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 19Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 300 block of South Washington Street.Suspicious — Police...
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Shawano Lawn & Stone receives Vision 2017 grant
Contributed Photo Shawano Lawn & Stone recently received a grant from Shawano Country Vision 2017 to improve the firm’s facade. Shown are, from left, Dennis Heling, Shawano County Economic...
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Felony OWIA Bonduel man is facing a felony charge of seventh-offense operating while intoxicated after being pulled over on a reckless driving complaint Saturday.Jamie L. Nettekoven, 40, could face a...
View Article2 charged with running Shawano drug house
3 others also might be chargedBy: Leader StaffTwo people have been charged so far with running an alleged marijuana operation out of a Shawano residence. Three others allegedly involved also could...
View ArticleCounty defends handling of TB case
Some wonder why public not alerted soonerBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County officials are defending a two-week lapse that occurred before they notified residents in Tigerton...
View ArticleMenominee tribal members endorse marijuana proposals
By: The Associated PressMembers of the Menominee Indian Tribe have voted yes to allowing both recreational and medicinal use of marijuana on their northeastern Wisconsin reservation.The tribe announced...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 20Police logged 14 incidents, including the following:Arrest — A 27-year-old man was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.Theft —...
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Gas leak forces evacuation in Clintonville
By: Leader Staff Photo by Grace Kirchner WE Energies this week started to install a new gas line from 13th Street to state Highway 156 in Clintonville in anticipation of the street being reconstructed....
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Pulaski man hospitalized after crash
By: Leader Staff Photo by Shawano County Sheriff’s Department A Pulaski man remained hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening after his pickup truck was struck by a dump truck Thursday...
View ArticleDesign options for Smalley Park taking shape
Park and rec officials still taking public inputBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano’s Park and Recreation Department is continuing to take public input on development plans for the newly...
View ArticleMenominee back legal marijuana
Referendum approved for new cash cropBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comMembers of the Menominee Nation have approved measures calling for the legalization of marijuana as a way of...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 23Police logged 14 incidents, including the following:Theft Attempt — Juveniles were reported going through vehicles in the 400 block of South Lincoln Street and 200 block...
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