City approves adding Shawano Plaza to TIF district
Dunham’s Sports looking to open in vacant Kmart spaceBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Common Council Wednesday approved amending one of its Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) districts to...
View ArticleRoad rage hospital bill exceeds $250K
Other driver might have to share in costBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comAn estranged couple involved in a road-rage incident this summer in Shawano County are now parties to a potential...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 18Police logged 18 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at Sawyer and Green Bay streets.Burglary — Police...
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Shelter from the storm
Scout builds structures to help bell ringersBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Griffin Bohm, left, prepares his handmade shelters for delivery to the...
View ArticleSheriff’s detective moves to city police
Sorlie hired as Shawano police officerBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Shawano County sheriff’s detective will move to the Shawano Police Department next month to take a job as patrol...
View ArticleHigh feline population prompts sale
Humane Society holding Christmas cat adoption eventBy: Leader StaffThe Shawano County Humane Society is offering a discount on cat adoption costs over the next few weeks due to an unusually high feline...
View ArticleClintonville approves 2016 budget
Property taxes will increaseBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council voted 9-1 earlier this week to approve a new city budget that calls for a 28-cent increase per $1,000...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 19Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Hit and Run — Police investigated a property damage hit-and-run at Waukechon Street and Dallman Lane.Juvenile —...
View ArticleArrest warrant issued for sex crime suspect
Bond allegedly violated for contact with minorsBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAn arrest warrant was issued Thursday for an Oshkosh man who was out on bond for allegedly setting up a sexual...
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New income limits possible for public housing
One local family makes $108K a yearBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Meeting to discuss income limits for public housing Friday are, from left, Shawano...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 22Police logged 12 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — A neighbor reported a loud argument and fighting in an apartment in the 300 block of West Swan...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 23Police logged 30 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — An employee reported a man and woman stole liquor at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.School Offense — An...
View ArticleBlack bear killed on road near Cecil
Hunting party has memorable encounterBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comBrittany Povolo was hoping to bag a buck, but instead she got the story of a lifetime about her encounter with a...
View ArticleTribe questions county’s role in drug raid
Sheriff could not refuse request for assistanceBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comMenominee County officials are defending their role in a drug raid that has created a dispute between the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 24Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Two incidents of shoplifting, including one involving a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey, were reported...
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Sandhill cranes victims of thrill kill?
Birds found dead near GreshamBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Sandhill cranes are a protected migratory bird in Wisconsin, so killing one could result in a fine and...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 25Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Harassment — A man was reported harassing a woman at work and trying to get her address in the 100 block of County...
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A tradition of fellowship
Volunteers serve holiday feast in ShawanoBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Event chairwoman Mikki Moesch, right, works with volunteer Zach Marconie to...
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Coach charged with 201 counts of child porn
Man allegedly tried to entice boy during Shawano visitBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com BennettA traveling basketball coach arrested in October for allegedly attempting to facilitate a child sex...
View ArticleClintonville researches expanding taxi service
The transit commission in Clintonville is seeking residents’ input on possibly expanding the city taxi service.The city contracts with Truck City Taxi, founded 23 years ago by Richard Koeppen, for the...
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