The Shawano Leader

Library offering online presentation on identity theft

Published by andynewsengin on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 9:00am

Along with the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Shawano County Library will be offering “Identity Theft: Protect and Prevent” by Jeff Kersten at 2 p.m. Feb. 4.

Volunteer tax program starts Feb. 3 with restrictions

Published by andynewsengin on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 9:00am

The Shawano Volunteer Income Tax Program, or VITA, will open Feb. 3 as a remote site.

Public Record

Published by andynewsengin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:13pm

Shawano Police Department

Bay Bank opens new branch in Keshena

Published by andynewsengin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:12pm

A first for Bay Bank is also a first for the Menominee Indian Tribe.

Bill would impact when schools close in pandemic

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:07pm

Schools being closed to in-person instruction have been a fact of life for communities over much of the last 10 months, but a state Senate bill could make it harder for local districts to do so if there are health issues.

Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay, introduced Senate Bill 6 on Jan. 19 in response to parents across the state who are not happy with the virtual learning formats their schools provide and to families who cannot work from home and therefore monitor their children during the day.

Ski Sharks’ equipment storage draws neighborhood ire

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:41pm

The Shawano Park and Recreation Commission will need to work with the Shawano Ski Sharks on storage of the group’s equipment as neighbors are complaining the current location is an eyesore and a hazard.

Bonduel seeking $12.5M school referendum

Published by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:24pm

The Bonduel School District will be asking voters to approve $12.5 million in bonds to allow for some needed improvements and renovations to its facilities.

The Bonduel School Board voted earlier this month to proceed with the referendum. If voters approve the referendum in an April 6 election, property owners can expect to pay 16 cents per $1,000 of equalized valuation, which means the owner of a $100,000 home will be paying an additional $16.

Thursdayz at Franklin lineup for 2021 announced

Published by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:17pm

Thursday nights at Franklin Park during the summer months are proving to be very popular as the Shawano Park and Recreation Department recently announced its 2021 lineup.

In its third year, the Thursdayz at Franklin program is continuing to bring regional bands to Shawano and making one of the city’s newer parks a place where people want to be. Beginning June 3 with The Presidents and finishing Aug. 19 with Star Six Nine, this year’s lineup includes Johnny Wad, Panic Station, Nashville Pipeline and other bands entertaining locals and visitors alike.

Council looks at role with airport management

Published by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:14pm

The city of Shawano is expected to discuss the possibility of stepping away from its partnership with Shawano County on the local airport next month after members of the Shawano Common Council broached the subject on Jan. 13.

The issue came up as the council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the county. According to City Administrator Eddie Sheppard, this MOU replaces a previous version and simplifies a lot of the information, breaking down the responsibilities of each party.

Bernard ‘Ben’ Kaquatosh

Published by andynewsengin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:13pm

Bernard “Ben” Kaquatosh, 78, of Shawano, began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Ben was born Aug. 9, 1942, to the late Joseph and Mildred (Fossum) Kaquatosh in Keshena. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1961 and went on to further his education by graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.