County weighs needs for capital spending
Projects exceed $1 million for next yearBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Using public computers at the Shawano City-County Library are Lorena High, left,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 10Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 500 block of East Green Bay Street.Fraud — Police...
View ArticleNew medical center set for grand opening
Open house will be held WednesdayBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe newly constructed ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano will be unveiled to the public on Sept. 16 with a ribbon-cutting, open...
View Article9/11 tribute honors local heroes
Appreciative crowd gathers in BonduelBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comFirefighters and other emergency workers were honored Friday during a somber ceremony in Bonduel marking the...
View ArticleNew sex offender rules raise questions about proposed housing facility
Vendor bid didn’t include on-site supervisionBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe state Department of Corrections on Friday dodged questions about what tighter sex offender residency restrictions...
View ArticleDairy farm in Pella plans expansion
Hilltop Haven could become newest megafarmBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comAnother dairy farm in Shawano County has mapped out an expansion plan that calls for more cows and an improved...
View ArticleCounty clerk retiring after 42 years
Rueckert recalls seeing many changesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Shawano County Clerk Rosemary Rueckert, shown in her office at the county courthouse,...
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Sexual assault of a childA Shawano man has been charged with felony counts of repeated sexual assault of a child and sexual assault of a child under the age of 16 for allegedly having intercourse with...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 15Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Animal — A pedestrian reported two dogs running loose and chasing people from a residence in the 1100 block of South...
View ArticlePublic lines up to see new hospital
Hundreds tour new facilityBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Young and old line up outside for a tour through the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano during Wednesday’s...
View ArticleThedaCare shows off new ‘campus of care’
Hospital opens for patients on SundayBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Dean Gruner (center with scissors), ThedaCare chief executive officer, is joined by...
View ArticleSMART signs cropping up at Charlie’s
In-store stations are extension of Born Learning conceptBy: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski SMART signs designate learning stations for young children at Charlie’s County Market in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 16Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 500 block of South Main Street.Hit and Run —...
View ArticleDuo plead to charges in Wittenberg home invasion
Man wanted custody of grandsonBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo men accused of coming to Wittenberg in February with an arsenal packed in their vehicle to kidnap a relative pleaded no contest...
View ArticleInvestigators to examine Hartland barn fire site today
Damaged equipment includes combines, chopperBy: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Greg Mellis Firefighters survey the damage while tending to the smoldering remains of a fire on County Road BE in the town...
View ArticleRecords show how health officials managed TB cases
Log tracked public requests for infoBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comSchool administrators, business representatives and others in Shawano County say they are satisfied with how public...
View ArticleMan charged with his 9th OWI
De Pere suspect allegedly fled from officersBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA check on a suspicious vehicle in the town of Herman early Friday led to a high-speed chase and the arrest of a De...
View ArticleNew interactive park trails open
By: By Leader StaffA Born Learning Trail was dedicated Thursday at Kuckuk Park in Shawano to provide kids and their parents with a fun interactive way to enjoy the park. Signs written in several...
View ArticleSchool levy up for vote Monday
Shawano to hold annual meetingBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comResidents of the Shawano School District have their say next week on the district’s proposal to increase property tax...
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Shawano Police DepartmentSept. 17Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Burglary — Police investigated a burglary at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St.Curfew — Two juveniles were...
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