The city has gotten its first request for a convicted sex offender to reside at a new Department of Corrections housing facility in the city. Milwaukee-based Matt Talbot Recovery Services has contracted with the DOC to operate a six-bed temporary placement facility for recently released felons at 118 S. Union St.

Shawano Police Department Oct. 1 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: OAR — A 26-year-old woman was cited for operating after revocation at Airport Drive and Green Bay Street. Theft — Nintendo games were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of Teddington Lane. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.

A rural Shawano teen was charged Friday with using the Internet to set up a sexual rendezvous with what he believed was a 15-year-old girl. Ethan R. R.

Shawano’s Park and Recreation Department will be at the farmers market Saturday seeking public input on development plans for the newly designated Smalley Park. This will be the last opportunity for the public to view design proposals and give feedback in person before the plans go before the Shawano Park and Recreation Commission.

The future use of the former Shawano Medical Center property appears to still be in limbo after a meeting between city and ThedaCare officials Thursday. Neither side is commenting on the discussions, saying only that the talks will continue.

Municipalities in western Shawano County are considering opting out of their landfill deal with the county rather than pay extra fees for waste diverted to nearby Marathon County. The prospective departure of several partners raises new questions for a struggling county landfill operation that already is losing more than $200,000 a year. It also could create a legal conflict because of a longstanding contractual agreement among all the parties to

Shawano Community High School junior running back Kien Moorman turned the corner and ran through two tackles on his way to a 4-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. It was the only score for the Hawks (2-5, 2-4 Bay Conference) in a physical 46-6 loss to Waupaca (4-3, 4-2 Bay) Friday night. Senior quarterback Walker Smith and running back Christian Overman had their way with the SCHS defense throughout the night, tallying 338 rushing yards b

Three schools in Shawano County will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday. The event promotes safe school routes, pedestrian safety and the importance of physical activity. Each school has a unique event planned involving students, parents, community leaders and school staff. Pastor Luke Ferris and parents will join students in walking to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 124 E. Center St., Shawano..

An infant girl was taken to the hospital Tuesday after an accident at a Shawano day care center left her with a broken arm, police said. Shawano police reports indicate that the 12-month-old girl suffered “two forearm breaks” at Bullfrogs & Butterflies Childcare Center, 201 Eberlein Park Drive. Lt.