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SACF: 25 years of helping
Year-end donations good for donor and community Photo by Curt Knoke Martha and Curt Knoke each year add to the fund they set up with the SACF by donating appreciated stock, bonds or mutual fund...
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Birnamwood man sentenced for child porn possession
Ehlenfeldt gets 15 years in prisonBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Christopher Ehlenfeldt, seated beside defense attorney Paul Zilles, addresses the court during a...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 13Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano, 100 County Road B.Disorderly —...
View ArticleMan gets 5 years for assaulting child
By: Leader StaffA 32-year-old Keshena man was sentenced in federal court last week to five years in prison for the assault of a 6-month-old child resulting in substantial bodily injury.Derrick M. Corn...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 14Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:OWL — An 18-year-old man was cited for operating without a driver’s license at Maiden Lane and Richmond Street.Hit...
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Possession of narcotic drugsA rural Shawano man has been charged with two felony counts of possession of narcotic drugs as a result of a search warrant executed last week.James H. Debaere, 45, was...
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Gresham moving toward new high school
District might seek $6M in April referendumBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Gresham High School, built in 1935, would be replaced by a new one-story high...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 15Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:Tobacco — A student was reported in possession of a vapor smoking device at Shawano Community High School, 220 County...
View ArticleLenzner to replace Gutho as chief deputy
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Lt. George Lenzner will replace Chief Deputy John Gutho after Gutho retires next month, becoming the...
View ArticleSpring ballot taking shape in Clintonville
No candidates yet for mayorBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentMore races are shaping up for the spring election in Clintonville, although no one has yet filed as a candidate for mayor.Incumbent...
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Library funding issue gets state attention
County Board asks for formula changesBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Shawano County officials voiced reluctance about implementing a countywide library...
View ArticleWolf provision left out of budget bill
Animals remain protected in WisconsinBy: The Associated PressA proposal that would have taken gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region and Wyoming off the endangered list did not make it into a...
View Article8 registered to run for Shawano mayor
Steinke not running for re-election to County BoardBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAnother candidate has registered to run for Shawano mayor in the April election, while another possible race is...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 16Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Theft — An iPad was reported stolen from a suitcase at the Super 8 Motel, 211 Waukechon St.OAR — A 33-year-old man...
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Postmaster enjoying time in Bonduel
Maynard replaced Marsh in AugustBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Dona Maynard is the postmaster in Bonduel.Dona Maynard has settled into her job as the new postmaster in...
View ArticleSheriff plans overhaul of jailers’ work schedule
Body cameras for deputies also plannedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County jailers will begin working a new schedule after the first of the year that will mean longer days but more days...
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Coach pleads not guilty to sex charges
Request made for substitute judgeBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com BennettA traveling basketball coach accused of facilitating a child sex crime and facing more than 200 counts of possessing child...
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New health clinic planned in Birnamwood
Aspirus acquires downtown propertyBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Aspirus Langlade Hospital has operated a clinic in Birnamwood for many years, but...
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Shawano feels the Force
Premiere takes over two theaters at Shawano CinemaBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Jacob Grignon, 12, of Keshena, stands in line with his father, Jeff, in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 17Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 500 block of South Cleveland Street.Truancy — Police logged...
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