The Shawano Leader

Gresham Scholarship Fund raises $30K

Published by admin on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 3:01pm

Many community members came together March 25 to support graduating Gresham seniors as they get ready to take the next steps in life.

For the first time in three years, the Gresham Scholarship Fund held its annual banquet, where community members were invited to have dinner, partake in silent auctions and enjoy a night of supporting the community. Though the money is still being counted, GSF President Bob Klopke said about $30,000 was raised for those students who are graduating this spring.

“That would be a record for us,” said Klopke.

Shawano and Oconto counties ready to settle opioid lawsuits

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:50pm

The Shawano and Oconto County boards last week approved the latest round of settlements with companies involved with the manufacture and distribution of opioids.

Most Wisconsin counties and several states joined in a lawsuit several years ago in an effort to reclaim some of the costs involved in the treatment of opioid addiction and enforcement of drugs laws.

December jury trial scheduled for French

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:39am

Stephany French, 28, of Green Bay, was back in court March 29 for a final pre-trial conference in relation to an alleged drug homicide on Sept. 3, 2021.

Hoffman hired to plan future referendum

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:43pm

The Shawano School Board started a push for a 2024 referendum on March 27 by hiring Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction, Inc. The company will assess district facilities and determine what sized project will be comfortable enough for residents and taxpayers to pay over the next 15-20 years.

Rode, Pulaski, Reimer win awards at WNA contest

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:40pm

Three NEW Media journalists were honored March 24 for their reporting excellence at the Wisconsin Newspapers Association’s Better Newspapers Contest awards banquet.

Sports editor Morgan Rode led the charge with a first place for best sports story from his coverage in 2022 of the state wrestling tournament. Rode highlighted each of the schools at state in individual stories instead of trying to contain it in one story, and his crown jewel was the story about Oconto Falls’ Clayton Whiting winning his fourth consecutive state title.

Teller found guilty of domestic battery

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:29pm

A man from the Legend Lake area of the Menominee Indian Reservation was sentenced March 27 in federal court to two years in prison to be followed by three years on supervised release.

Stephen J. Teller Jr., 41, had been convicted in tribal court in 2018 of domestic violence and again in February 2022, this time with a child present.

The two prior tribal misdemeanor convictions elevated the present offense to a federal felony.

Luepke has no hard feelings for event cancellation

Published by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 1:30pm

An event that has been in the works since October was canceled March 25 after Wisconsin State and local building fire codes were not addressed.

The Shawano Speedway had planned to host its fan fest on March 25 from noon to 6 p.m. at the old Shopko building, 291 S. Main St. in Clintonville.

According to a press release from the city of Clintonville, the District 7 Wisconsin State Commercial Building inspector, in collaboration with the city, allowed the Shawano Speedway to have its 2023 Fan Fest car show at the building, with the caveat that the car show be held outside.

Attorney needs time to discuss charges with Bahr

Published by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 1:28pm

Tracy Bahr, 39, Cecil, was back in court March 24 for a status conference in relation to his Aug. 10 arrest.

Court News

Published by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 1:26pm

• John G. Shawano, 42, Keshena, was charged March 20 with one count of possession of narcotic drugs, one count of possession of amphetamine/LSD/psilocin (second or subsequent offense) and one misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing an officer. Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court Judge William Kussel Jr. set a cash bond of $1,000 and scheduled a bail hearing for March 29. He also scheduled a final pre-trial conference for May 5.

Public Record

Published by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 1:26pm

Shawano Police Department

March 27

Officers responded to 41 calls, including a disturbance at Toms Tap, 115 N. Main St.; operating while intoxicated on East Richmond Street; a theft attempt on South Sawyer Street; reckless driving on North Airport Drive; bail jumping on South Sawyer Street; a domestic disturbance on Aspen Court.

March 26