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Leroy J. Hiltgen

Leroy “Lee” Joseph Hiltgen, 82, of Tilleda, passed away peacefully at Shawano Medical Center with family by his side on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 after a battle with multiple serious medical problems. Leroy was born on Jan. 16, 1933, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret “Peg” (Zabel) Hiltgen. He was active in scouting as a youth and became an Eagle Scout with bronze palm in 1949 with Troop 57 in Sheboygan.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Aug. 12 Police logged 19 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of South Franklin Street. Juvenile — Police investigated a juvenile alcohol complaint in the 800 block of East Richmond Street. Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at Shawano Medical Center, 309 N. Bartlett St. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.
Glitch by city delays homeless shelter vote
Supporters of a proposed emergency homeless shelter continued to make a heartfelt case for the facility at a Shawano Common Council meeting Wednesday, even after the city announced that any action on the shelter would have to be delayed. It was the second time local nonprofit group Shawano Area Matthew 25 came before the council seeking a conditional use permit to lease a vacant building at 213 E. Green Bay St. for the shelter.
Boater’s body found in lake
A 79-year-old boater was found dead Thursday on Lily Lake one day after his boat turned up adrift on the lake where he liked to fish. The body of Maynard R. Sohr, who lived on nearby Emily Lane in the town of Washington, was recovered shortly before 10 a.m. after sonar equipment led searchers to the submerged body. Capt.
Woman sentenced to 10 years for armed robbery
A Gillett woman accused of robbing a Shawano grocery at knifepoint last year was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison shortly after a jury found her guilty of the crime. Brenda S.
Local gasoline costs in flux
A gasoline supply glitch was causing wild fluctuations Thursday in Shawano County pump prices, including one retailer’s move to perhaps the highest prices in Wisconsin. Angelica Mobil, located along state Highway 29 in eastern Shawano County, raised its prices to $3.12 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel — 45 cents above the state average and 50 cents above the national average. The move had consumers crying foul and industry watchers scratching t
Donna Mae Miesbauer
Donna Mae Miesbauer, 87, of Shawano, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 1, 2015, at Bellin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. A memorial Mass for Donna Miesbauer will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9 a.m.
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Shawano Police Department Aug. 11 Police logged 23 incidents, including the following: Shoplifting — Clothing was reported stolen by a woman who slipped out the back at Generations, 135 S.
Armed robbery trial gets underway
A trial got underway Wednesday for a Gillett woman accused of robbing a Shawano grocery store at knifepoint last year. Brenda S. Webster, 57, allegedly entered the Guerrero Grocery, 520 S. Main St., shortly before 6 p.m. on June 27, 2014, wearing a black ski mask and threatened the store owner with a steak knife. She could face a maximum 40 years in prison and $100,000 fine if found guilty of armed robbery.
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