7 August 2014

SCMS principals hold meet-and-greet

Shawano Community Middle School hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday to give area residents a chance to meet the school’s new administrators. Principal Mary Kramer said the event was aimed at building relationships and helping open the door for more community involvement. “I really want to start pushing out all of the great things that are going on, so we need more people getting involved,” Kramer said. The event included snacks and refreshments as K
7 August 2014
Eagles gaining speed, getting younger
They may be smaller, but the Eagles can fly. The Menominee Indian High School football team (2-7, 1-4 Northern Lakes Conference) got younger — losing 12 players to graduation — and faster in the offseason. “We’re not quite as big as last year, but we’ve definitely got speed,” Menominee Indian coach Chris Clache said.
7 August 2014
Flynn, Tolzien gives Packers depth at QB
After nearly a decade in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers doesn’t need that many snaps in Packers preseason games. There’s not really much to prove for a quarterback who seems as sharp as ever in practice. But backup play is at a premium, especially following a 2013 season during which Rodgers was sidelined for nearly two months with a collarbone injury. Ten days into training camp, the Packers appear to have two competent candidates for a job that, realis
7 August 2014
Notice of claims filed against sheriff's office
Two Shawano County supervisors have put the county on notice that claims might be forthcoming against Sheriff Randy Wright as a result of a search warrant executed at one of their homes in April. District 1 Supervisor Deb Noffke and her father, District 14 Supervisor Marlin Noffke, each filed a separate notice of injury or circumstances with the Shawano County clerk. The notices, which have been referred to the county corporation counsel, are the
5 August 2014
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Aug. 5 Police logged 42 incidents, including the following: OAR — A 28-year-old man was taken into custody on an operating after revocation violation at South Lincoln and East Randall streets. Assault — Police investigated assault of a female at the Wisconsin House Inn, 216 E.
5 August 2014
Strong Bones classes planned for fall
The Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension office will be running six strength-training classes this fall. Registration is open for the Strong Bones Program classes that start the week of Sept. 8 and run through Nov. 21. Four classes will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Classes also will be held at St.
5 August 2014
2 injured in Highway 22 crash
Two people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash that closed state Highway 22 in the town of Washington for several hours Tuesday. A farm tractor and trailer, a passenger car and motorcycle were involved in the crash, which happened about 8:50 p.m., according to a news release from the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department. A preliminary investigation shows the car struck the tractor and trailer.
5 August 2014
Wright catching up with Bieber on spending
The latest round of campaign finance reports filed by Shawano County sheriff’s candidates show incumbent Randy Wright catching up to within a few hundred dollars of what his opponent Adam Bieber has spent so far. Bieber, a Shawano police officer, is challenging Wright for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary. Bieber’s financial report shows he has spent $4,506 on his campaign, out of $4,575 in contributions, leaving him with about $69 a
5 August 2014
6 health care entities form partnership
Six major Wisconsin health care organizations are forming a partnership to reduce costs and improve care. They are Appleton-based ThedaCare, La Crosse-based Gundersen Health System, Wausau-based Aspirus, Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care and Green Bay-based Bellin Health. Collectively, they serve nine out of 10 Wisconsin residents. Gundersen Health System Vice President Mark Platt says the partnership is not a merger.
5 August 2014
Armored vehicle put through its paces
An armored military vehicle similar to one the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to add to its crime-fighting arsenal was put through the paces of two active shooter scenarios Wednesday. The demonstration was primarily aimed at dispelling what Sheriff Randy Wright said is misinformation being spread about the vehicle, but also provided a training opportunity. The MRAP, alternately known as a mine-resistant personnel carrier and a mine
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