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Szekeres case comes up in sex assault trial
She was expected to testify against bar ownerBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com DARWIN DAVIS Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Darwin Davis takes the stand in his defense during his trial on child sex...
View ArticleBusiness eyes Kmart space, wants help from city
TIF district suggested to provide grant, loanBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA new tenant is set to move into a portion of the vacant Kmart space in Shawano, provided there is some financial help...
View ArticleMenominee recognized for health initiatives
Tribe receives $25,000 cash prizeThe Menominee Nation was one of eight winners of the 2015 RWJF Culture of Health Prize recently awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.The prize celebrated the...
View ArticleClintonville city employees will start paying for insurance
Budget hearing is TuesdayBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council on Tuesday will consider a proposed budget that includes a 3.5 percent pay increase for city employees...
View ArticleClintonville adjusts rules for walkers at school
Insurance company cites liability concernsBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentNew rules were established last month for residents who walk the halls at Clintonville High School for exercise.Steve...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 5Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 52-year-old woman was cited for operating after revocation at Green Bay and Andrews streets.Disturbance —...
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Native medicine pouches now OK in Gresham school
Student, 13, was confronted previouslyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo An example of a Native American medicine pouch is shown, although there are many variations in...
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Davis guilty of child sex assault charges
Sentencing set for Feb. 2By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Darwin Davis reacts to the guilty verdicts handed down by a jury in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court on...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 8Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Highview Avenue.Disturbance — Police...
View ArticleCeremonies help honor local veterans
Veterans Day events in Shawano County include events this week in Shawano, Bonduel and Tigerton.In Shawano, a ceremony starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday inside the gymnasium at Shawano Community Middle...
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River crash survivor recounts her ordeal
‘Definitely my heroes’ she says of rescuersBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Krystal Benoit, right, enjoys a lighthearted moment with her partner, Rhonda...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 9Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 1200 block of County Road B.Truancy — Police...
View ArticleRacetrack auction deal remains undisclosed
No ownership change recorded at courthouseBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comFour months after the US Air Motorsports Raceway went on the auction block, the ownership of the Shawano County...
View ArticleCommittee backs reinstating Redevelopment Authority
Eminent domain could be used to solve problemsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA city committee last week recommended resurrecting Shawano’s defunct Redevelopment Authority to address vacant and...
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Stars, stripes and surprises
GI reunites with niece at SCMS Veterans Day ceremonyBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski A veteran salutes as the Shawano Community Middle School band plays “The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 10Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Two incidents of student truancy were reported at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.Theft —...
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Resch Lanes in Wittenberg receives Vision 2017 grant
Contributed Photo Resch Lanes in Wittenberg recently received a façade grant totaling $2,122 through Shawano Country Vision 2017. Shown, from left, are Nancy Smith, Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleSAM 25 plans open house, seeks volunteers, donations
The local SAM 25 organization will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the SAM’s House shelter at 213 E. Green Bay St., Shawano. A house blessing will be conducted at 11 a.m.The shelter...
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Green Bay advocate praises local veterans
Journalist describes sacrifice, devotion of men and women in armed forcesBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski John Maino, a Green Bay radio personality and...
View ArticleDunham’s Sports might come to Shawano
Sporting goods company slated for portion of vacant KmartBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comSporting goods chain Dunham’s Sports is the tenant looking to move into a portion of the vacant Kmart...
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