The Shawano Leader

New Shawano County clerk of courts selected

Published by admin on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 8:29am

SHAWANO — A new Shawano County clerk of courts has been selected to replace Susan Krueger, who retired from the job on Feb. 1.

Ethan Schmidt, currently a team leader with Shawano County Sheriff’s Department’s dispatch center and a volunteer firefighter, “is in the process of being appointed,” according to county Corporation Counsel Tony Kordus.

The clerk of courts is an elected position. Schmidt would fill out the remainder of Krueger’s four-year term in office, which expires in January 2022.

Mental health a priority concern for counties

Published by admin on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 8:24am

SHAWANO — Addressing mental health issues will be the top concern of public health officials in Shawano and Menominee counties over the next five years, based on a community health assessment drafted by the local public health department.

Alcohol and drug abuse placed second on the list of priorities, followed by chronic disease.

Court News

Published by admin on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 8:21am

Recent proceedings in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court:

• Shawn M. Tilton, 37, of Tigerton, was charged Feb. 19 with 10 felony counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He could face a maximum 10 years in prison and $25,000 fine on each count if found guilty. Tilton is scheduled for an initial court appearance on March 23.

Shawano County primary results mirror statewide tally

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:45pm

Voters in Shawano County cast ballots Tuesday in the state Supreme Court primary with a vote tally that mirrored the results of the rest of the state.

Incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly and Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky emerged as the top vote-getters and will compete in the April 7 general election for a 10-year term on the bench.

Marquette University Law professor Ed Fallone finished a distant third in Tuesday’s three-way contest.

Public Record

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:43pm

Shawano Police Department

Feb. 16

Police logged 15 incidents, including the following:

Threatening — Police responded to a threatening complaint in the 100 block of Northridge Drive.

Feb. 15

Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:

OAR — A 44-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.

Disturbances — Police responded to disturbances at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St., and in the 800 block of East Richmond Street.

‘We are here to stay; we are here to grow’

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 4:16pm

SHAWANO — The Cooperative Resources International logo is disappearing from the area, but that does not mean the company that has made a name for itself in cattle genetics is packing up and moving the herd out of town — quite the contrary.

Genex, which started in Shawano in 1940 as the Tri-County Breeders Association and has gone through multiple name changes in 80 years, will still be operating in Shawano and the town of Richmond, and future expansion and improvement are in the works, along with more jobs.

Board approves graduation specialist position

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 4:11pm

SHAWANO — The Shawano School Board approved a new position Monday that would help at-risk high school students get back on track, but it will only come to be if the money can be found for the position.

Frozen fun for everyone at nature center

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 11:35am

NAVARINO — Elsa the Snow Queen, Princess Anna and Olaf the snowman joined in the fun at the Navarino Nature Center on Saturday.
Using a theme based on the Disney animated “Frozen” film, the winter open house featured lots of activities for young and old to enjoy.

“We’ve been using the ‘Frozen’ theme for the past five years, and it’s been very successful,” said Kaylee Lietz, assistant naturalist at the Center.

Elsa, also known as Ally Steel from Shawano, has enjoyed playing the part for three of the past five years.

Old town hall could become alternative academy

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 3:54pm

SHAWANO — The Shawano School District has plans to restore the former Wescott Town Hall to an institute of learning, if plans discussed at the executive committee meeting on Feb. 12 move forward.

Summer school changes get green light

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 3:40pm

SHAWANO — Summer school will be four days per week for the Shawano School District instead of five, once the school board votes on the matter Monday night.

Rod Watson, associate principal at Shawano Community Middle School, presented his plan to the district’s executive committee. He said he investigated the possibility of making the school week shorter without increasing the number of weeks summer school is in session.