Police might have suspect in purse-snatchings
Incidents targeted elderly driversBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano police say they have a possible suspect in a pair of purse-snatchings this week that targeted elderly drivers, but the...
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Pair had arsenal when they arrived in WittenbergBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo men convicted of coming to Wittenberg in February with an arsenal packed in their vehicle to kidnap a relative...
View ArticleAnother public housing family exceeds $100,000
Authority awaits guidance from fedsBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County housing officials are looking to Washington, D.C., for an answer on how to handle families living in...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 20Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:Shoplifting — Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St., reported a male shoplifter being detained.Threatening —...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 21Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 600 block of South Lincoln Street.Fraud —...
View ArticleShawano police warn of scams
By: Leader StaffShawano police are warning residents to be on guard for several scams that have popped up in the area in the last few days.On Monday morning, a male driving a silver crossover-type...
View ArticleClintonville commits $25K for airplane
Plane proposed for Sheboygan Falls museumBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville Common Council has approved spending $25,000 for the naming rights on a DC-3 airplane to be on display...
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District could save $1 million on project
Board eyes new referendum approachBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Voters in November approved a $9.25 million referendum by nearly a 2-to-1 margin to make...
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Holiday spirit fills middle school
Donors let kids choose giftsBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Organizers Tracie Ourada, left, and Gena Kakkak keep things moving along inside the Second...
View ArticleFormer county head declares as board candidate
8 potential county races on April ballotBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County’s former administrative coordinator has declared his candidacy for a seat on the County Board, one of two...
View Article‘Scam’ basement inspector was real
Man contracted to help Public WorksBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comWhat was reported by Shawano police earlier this week to be a possible scam turned out Wednesday to be a misunderstanding, after...
View ArticleSuspected purse snatcher in custody
Woman has prior history with stealing pursesBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAuthorities arrested a 49-year-old woman suspected in a pair of purse-snatchings last week that targeted elderly...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 22Police logged 21 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — A man dressed in camouflage and possibly carrying a gun was spotted by the Shawano County landfill, 1099...
View Article2 take out papers to run for Clintonville mayor
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentActing Clintonville Mayor Lois Bressette has taken out papers and filed to run as a candidate for mayor in the April 2016 election. Newcomer Jonathan Bayless has...
View Article2 more challengers sign up for County Board runs
10 seats now facing competitionBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe potential candidate field for Shawano County Board races expanded further on Wednesday with another two challengers filing...
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Holiday shoppers leave merchants jolly
Business reported brisk in Shawano areaBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams A customer walks past the holiday window display and heads inside D&D...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 24Police logged 28 incidents, including the following:Theft — Decorations were reported stolen in the 600 block of East Division Street.OWI — A 37-year-old man was...
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BurglaryA Shawano teen has been charged with a felony count of burglary for allegedly breaking into the main office of the Shawano County Fairgrounds in November of last year.Brandon D. Ehlke, 19,...
View ArticleBirnamwood man faces jury trial in Portage County
Judge rejects no-contest plea on child porn chargesBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Birnamwood man recently sentenced in Shawano County on 54 counts of child porn possession will face a jury...
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Snowplow crews finding work elsewhere
Mild winter saving time and moneyBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Awaiting the area’s first major snowfall of the season, Shawano County snowplows stand...
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