The Shawano Ski Sharks will dive into their 37th season this week with the first of their weekly water ski shows Wednesday and a Learn to Ski Day on Friday. “It’s free family entertainment every Wednesday night with full concessions,” said Ski Sharks president Dave Passehl, who joined the club when he was 12 and has been a member for 25 years. The theme of the season is “Alice in Ski Land.” Brad Keuschel, a member of the Ski Sharks for 17 years,

Tom Madsen might need to reapply for his job, if the Shawano County Board approves a resolution changing the administrative coordinator job from part time to full time. The Administrative Committee voted unanimously Monday to draft a resolution for the County Board to make the position full time, which it had been until two years ago, when Frank Pascarella left the position.

Shawano Police Department June 9 Police logged 24 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at Lieg Avenue and Washington Street. Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident in the 1000 block of East Green Bay Street. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.

The Shawano County clerk’s office is accepting marriage applications from same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb late Friday declared Wisconsin’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional but did not issue an order telling the state how to implement her decision. She is mulling whether to adopt a proposed order from the American Civil Liberties union that would force clerks to issue licenses. Attorney General J.B.

Sex Offender Registry violation An arrest warrant was issued Monday for a Bonduel man who went missing from the state Sex Offender Registry. Jason R. Mann, 33, was charged with a felony count of violating the requirements of the registry by failing to keep the state apprised of his address. His whereabouts are unknown. Mann was convicted in 1998 in Shawano County of second degree sexual assault of a child.

A 20-year-old Shawano man was arrested on drug charges Monday after he inadvertently brought police to his home with an accidental call to 911. He has been charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, as well as obstructing an officer. The Leader policy is to name only those suspects charged with felony offenses. Dispatchers received the 911 call about 3:30 p.m.

Cornerback Sam Shields’ position coach nearly cried when he let him know he had re-signed with the Packers.

For the second time this season, and only the third time in coach Robert Croschere’s tenure as coach, the Shawano Community High School girls soccer team’s match ended in a shootout. After the third-seeded Hawks (13-8) finished tied 1-1 with No.

It has been a methodical climb for Braden Mueller. The Shawano Community High School junior golfer qualified for the WIAA Division 1 sectionals as a freshman, finished in the top 10 at sectionals as a sophomore and this year qualified for the state meet Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Mueller shot an 85 Monday and then brought his score down to 79 Tuesday, finishing at 164 and in 60th place. “I thought I did pretty