The Shawano Leader

Newcap interested in purchasing Lakeland Center

Published by admin on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 10:57am

Arrangements are being made for the community action agency Newcap to potentially purchase the old Lakeland Center in Shawano from Shawano County as there are indications that the local economy is improving.

Peter Thillman, chief economic development officer for Shawano County Economic Progress Inc., announced to the Shawano County Board of Supervisors that Newcap plans to purchase the facility for $200,000 during his annual report on July 28. The estimated cost for the remodel is expected to be around $550,000, he said.

Jail staff pay increase gets final approval

Published by admin on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 9:58am

Starting in August, Shawano County Jail corrections officers, sergeants and kitchen staff will be taking home a little more pay.

The Shawano County Board of Supervisors voted 24-2 on July 28 to give the employees a $3 per hour pay raise through 2024, citing it as hazard pay since the money was coming from the American Rescue Plan Act. The county has received $3.9 million from ARPA and is expected to receive a similar amount in 2022, and the hazard pay is expected to take up over $1.16 million of that, about $339,792 for each full year and $143,758 for the remainder of 2021.

Nelson stumps in Shawano for Senate seat

Published by admin on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:34pm

Tom Nelson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and current Outagamie County executive, kicked off his listening tour of Wisconsin’s 72 counties July 28 at Angie’s Main Cafe in Shawano, trying to get the pulse of the people he hopes to represent.

Community members remember former mayor

Published by admin on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 11:38am

Former Shawano Mayor Russ Schmidt has passed away at the age of 92.

He passed away on July 21.

He played a large part in the Shawano community as he was on the Shawano Medical Board of Trustees, the Shawano Area Community Foundation Board of Directors, the Valley Bank Board, the M&I Bank Board, the BMO Bank Board and the Shawano County Board. He was also a part of the Shawano Rotary Club. He was an alderman on the Shawano City Council for 20 years and he served as the mayor of Shawano for six years.

Stubborn Brothers beer sales helping volunteers

Published by admin on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 1:24pm

A new beer is taking over Stubborn Brothers Brewery in Shawano.

The Hometown Hero American ale has become a new staple for the brewery. What separates this ale from the others at the brewery is that every beer that is sold sees $1 go towards volunteer first responders. The money goes to helping them, whether it be for equipment, staffing or budgeting issues.

“We wanted to do our best to help those in the community that help others,” said Stubborn Brothers co-owner Aaron Gilling. “We want to honor those who may be underappreciated and undervalued.”

Public Record

Published by admin on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 1:23pm

Shawano Police Department

July 26

Officers responded to 17 calls, including shoplifting at Shawano Pawn Shop, 141 River Heights Drive; shoplifting at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.; reckless driving on East Green Bay Street; a fight in progress on South Union Street.

July 25

Officers responded to 19 calls, including harassment on West Swan Street.

July 24

County looking at Shawano library’s future

Published by admin on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:44am

The Shawano County Executive Committee tasked the library board July 22 with examining the best and most cost-effective way to improve or build a new library in Shawano while examining ways to improve the other five branch facilities.

Extension could share family living, ag employees

Published by admin on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:41am

Shawano County is hoping to cut costs by sharing some of its University of Wisconsin-Extension employees with Oconto and Marinette counties.

The subject was brought up by the executive committee July 22 as it was discussing approving a $12,000 contract for services to provide Strong Bodies classes, formerly known as Strong Bones, for older residents. The classes had been very popular throughout the county until the pandemic forced most in-person programs to shut down.

Court News

Published by admin on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 2:35pm

• Louis J. Sanapaw, 24, Keshena, was charged July 19 with one count of disorderly conduct - domestic abuse repeater. Judge Katherine Sloma set a cash bond of $250 and a signature bond of $2,000. She also scheduled a preliminary hearing for July 27.

• Robert F. Block, 33, Bonduel, was charged July 20 with seven counts of bail jumping and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Sloma set a cash bond of $2,500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for July 27.

CMN gets grants for solar panels, trail, comics

Published by admin on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 2:33pm

The College of Menominee Nation was recently awarded three grants for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

The grants that were received were EBSCO Informational Services’ 2021 EBSCO Solar Grant, worth $60,000, the Second Nature’s Acceleration Fund, worth $7,000 and the American Indian College Fund’s Community Based Learning and Sharing Grant, worth $20,000.