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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 26Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Vandalism — A house and yard were reported vandalized in the 400 block of South Andrews Street.Disorderly — Police...
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Menominee trailblazer recognized nationally
Chapman-Chevalier listed among 40 under 40By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Crystal Chapman-ChevalierA member of the Menominee Indian Tribe is winning national honors as a rising young...
View ArticleNature center joins #GivingTuesday movement
Navarino Nature Center has joined a global effort to increase charitable giving amid the holiday shopping season.The center is participating in #GivingTuesday, which is held annually on the Tuesday...
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Downtown showing holiday spirit
Stroll event Saturday offers specialsBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Customer Sharon Dingeldein of Gillett completes her purchase Friday with help from...
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Shawano mayor not seeking re-election
Marquardt’s term expires in AprilBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com LORNA MARQUARDTShawano Mayor Lorna Marquardt has announced she will not run for another term in the spring election in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 29Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 200 block of Pearl Avenue.Theft — A purse was...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 30Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Warrant — A woman was taken into custody on a warrant in the 100 block of South Main Street.Fraud — Police...
View ArticleDemand for farm loans surges
Low crop, cattle prices increase needBy: The Associated PressThe nation’s net farm income is the lowest since 2002, and with another year of low commodity prices, demand for agriculture loans is...
View ArticleSheriff’s department chief deputy retiring
Gutho has been with department since 1988By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe highest-ranking nonelected official in the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department will retire next month after nearly 28...
View ArticleFairgrounds lease may include funding
County considers 10-year dealBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe operators of the Shawano County Fair could soon have a new long-term lease on the county-owned fairgrounds property.The...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 1Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:School offense — A student was reported being disruptive and causing a disturbance at Shawano Community High School,...
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New hair salon open in Shawano
Fantastic Sam’s in old ice cream spotBy: Leader Staff Leader Photo by Scott Williams Mary Lou Richter, left, and her husband, Don Richter, in their new Fantastic Sam’s salon on Shawano’s east side....
View ArticleCity police to offer kid safety training program
Classes begin in 2016By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Police Department will soon become the first in Wisconsin to offer a nationally known program geared to safety education and...
View ArticleRace for Shawano mayor shaping up
Alderman facing potential challengeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo sitting Common Council members have taken out papers to run for Shawano mayor after incumbent Lorna Marquardt announced she...
View Article2 SCMS staff nominated for national award
16 winners will receive cash awardsShawano Community Middle School counselor Rebecca Jacoby and seventh-grade teacher Tracy Laude have been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 2Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 300 block of Pearl Avenue.Theft — Police investigated a...
View ArticleSheriff’s department warns of IRS scam
By: Leader StaffThe Shawano County Sheriff’s Office has begun to receive a substantial number of complaints from people who have received phone calls or recorded messages from people claiming to...
View ArticleCommission paves way for 2 start-up churches
Space to be shared with office and retailBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Plan Commission recommended approval Wednesday of conditional use permits for the use of two buildings for...
View ArticleEating healthy enough? Researchers want to know
Study to focus on ‘food deserts’ around ShawanoBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comLiving in the nation’s breadbasket and surrounded by prolific farms, how could anyone in the Shawano area...
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A touch of nostalgia arrives in Bonduel
Village Mercantile revives vacant spotBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Kevin and Renell Bartlett spent the summer restoring and upgrading an old shoe...
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