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Nationally recognized speaker to share ‘destination business’ tips
Area business owners and community leaders have a unique opportunity to hear nationally known destination marketing expert and small business strategist Jon Schallert on Oct. 15. Schallert will share...
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County Fair Notebook
Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Brooke Breitrick, of the Tilleda Timberwolves, and Morgan Weinig, of Belle Plaine 4-H, have their rabbits inspected by judge Dennis Rohloff during the Junior Rabbits Show at...
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Fair’s 1st car show off to fast start
Event will be back for at least 2 more yearsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale One car sits in a row for car enthusiasts to view as part of the first annual...
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A new generation of riders saddles up
Fair horse shows gaining in popularityBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Harmony Riemer, of the Caroline Aces, takes part in a trail riding competition Friday afternoon at...
View ArticleMost ACT scores up in Shawano County
Some still trail state averageBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comMost area school districts recorded improved ACT scores among students taking the test in the 2014-15 school year.According...
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Farmers let loose with costume show
County fair event not just for cowsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Dressed in a blue evening gown, Kelly Holewinski prepares her cow for competition...
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County Fair Notebook
Leader Photo by Scott Williams Fair-goers enjoy one of the carnival rides on the midway at the Shawano County Fair. Leader Photo by Scott Williams Children take their turn riding the ponies Saturday...
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County Fair Notebook
Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Despite dark clouds, the midway at the Shawano County Fair was abuzz with activity Monday. Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski The TNT Polka Band performs the final show in...
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Local kids jam at the fair
U B the Band gets children involved with music Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Autumn Pate, 2, tries her hand at the drums Monday during a performance of U B the Band. The program provides drums and...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 7Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Utility — A power line was reported down on a guardrail in a parking lot in the 200 block of West Green Bay...
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Campground water park reopens
State health department lifts orderBy: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Scott Williams Before the order was lifted Friday, Annie’s Campground had to close its inflatable water park, disappointing customers...
View ArticleCity police academy still has openings
By: Leader StaffShawano police are still looking for a few more good citizens to take part in its Citizen Academy starting Monday.The academy will run from 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 26 at City...
View ArticleClintonville house destroyed by fire
One person was injured and a house was destroyed Wednesday in a fire that broke out on a cul-de-sac on Clintonville’s south side.Fire Chief Shane Krueger said a resident suffered minor smoke inhalation...
View ArticleCity allows sex offenders at Union St. facility
Company will have to meet tighter restrictionsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comConvicted sex offenders will be allowed to reside at a new temporary placement facility for recently released felons...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 9Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.Drug Offense — Police...
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Clintonville K-9 program sniffing out more donations
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Chero joined the Clintonville Police Department in 2014. Sgt. Chris Wendorf is his handler. Wendorf said Chero helps with about seven...
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The eyes have it
Tower Clock Eye Center opens new facilityBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Dr. Kurt Schwiesow welcomes patients at the Tower Clock Eye Center in the new clinic building at...
View ArticleCity approves Main Street saddle replacements
Project will cost $19,200By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comCity officials on Wednesday approved a bid to replace stainless steel saddles at eight Main Street locations at risk for water main breaks...
View ArticleClintonville council names Bressette acting mayor
Mayor Magee has been AWOL for weeksBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentWith Mayor Judith Magee not communicating with city staff, the Clintonville Common Council this week named District 4...
View ArticleGroup proposes community center at SMC property
Proponents say center would enhance quality of life hereBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA newly formed citizens group is proposing that the Shawano Medical Center be converted into a multi-use...
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