2 charged in alleged marijuana operation
By: Leader StaffTwo Bonduel men are facing felony drug charges after authorities busted an alleged marijuana operation in the town of Hartland on Tuesday.John A. Rotter, 26, and Robert S. Rotter Jr.,...
View ArticleBonduel school administrator announces retirement
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comBonduel School District Administrator Peter Behnke will retire at the end of the school year, ending 25 years overseeing the district and 40 years in...
View ArticleSponsors step forward for MISD gala
Menominee Tribal Enterprises has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the second annual Menominee Indian School District Scholarship Gala.The gala will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 14 at the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 6Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A 20-year-old male subject was taken into custody on charges of disorderly conduct and domestic violence...
View ArticleTask force targets area homelessness, poverty
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comWhat started more than a year ago as a conversation among a small group of people about area homelessness and poverty has blossomed into a full-fledged task force...
View ArticleBirnamwood woman takes deal in child porn case
By: Leader StaffA Birnamwood woman originally charged with 30 counts of possessing child pornography pleaded no contest Thursday to seven of the counts as part of a plea agreement. The other counts...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 9Police logged 13 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 400 block of South Smalley Street.Reckless Driving —...
View ArticleClintonville residents told to keep water running
Clintonville water customers are being told to keep a tap running to keep water lines from freezing up.The city issued a notice Monday to all residential and commercial water customers to start running...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 10Police logged 12 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 24-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation at Richmond Street and Lakeland Road.Accident —...
View ArticleBonduel begins search for school administrator
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comThe Bonduel School Board hopes to have a new district administrator to replace Peter Behnke by early May.Behnke, 62, announced last week he would retire June...
View ArticleBoivin replaces Corn as Menominee chairperson
By: Leader StaffLaurie Boivin was elected chairwoman of the Menominee Tribal Legislature at an annual reorganizational meeting Sunday, replacing Craig Corn, who served as chairman for the last two...
View ArticleCity to consider marketing agreement for SMC property tonight
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano Common Council on Wednesday will consider entering into an agreement with ThedaCare to hire a consultant to market the Shawano Medical Center property...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 11Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police logged a truancy complaint from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.Reckless Driving —...
View ArticleAnello's gets zoo exception
By: Leader StaffIt took five months of delays for the Shawano Plan Commission to recommend a special zoning exception for a private zoo at Anello’s Torch Lite, but the Common Council made it official...
View ArticleCity buying new squad car, equipment
By: Leader StaffThe Shawano Common Council on Wednesday approved several equipment purchases for the Park and Recreation and Public Works departments, along with a new squad for the Police...
View ArticleCity expands parking restrictions near grocery store
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comCity of Shawano officials Wednesday limited parking on Washington Street alongside Charlie’s County Market in hopes of eliminating sight-line issues that have been...
View Article2 downtown properties sold at sheriff's sale
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comTwo downtown business properties were sold at a sheriff’s sale Wednesday, but the owner of one of those businesses says his shop will remain open in spite of the...
View ArticleFire chiefs hot about radio problems
By: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comArea fire chiefs took a message to the Shawano County Public Safety Committee on Wednesday to be sure they were heard loud and clear.They apparently were a...
View ArticleCouncil OKs marketing pact for SMC property
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano Common Council on Wednesday agreed to partner with ThedaCare to hire a consultant to market the Shawano Medical Center property to prospective...
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Shawano Police DepartmentFeb. 12Police logged 33 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance on Humphrey Circle.Accident — Police responded to a property damage...
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