The first issue of The Denmark News was published January 22nd, 2009. Our goal is to be your local source for the news that matter to you! Our office is located at 116 W. Main Street in the heart of downtown Denmark, Wisconsin. See the below press release for an introduction to our mission and our staff or click the download to see a complete issue. We appreciate you support and please send us your subscriptions to The Denmark News!
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Kathryn Wellner
414-852-5277
NEW OWNERSHIP, VETERAN STAFF UNITE TO LAUNCH ‘THE DENMARK NEWS’; WEEKLY PAPER’S FIRST ISSUE SCHEDULED FOR DISTRIBUTION JANUARY 22
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History Embarks on Village of Denmark as Two Weekly Papers Vie for Subscribers
DENMARK, WIS. (January 13, 2009) – In response to the departure of Denmark’s 96-year-old paper, The Denmark Press, on December 18, 2008, a team of new owners and familiar faces are issuing a new voice on January 22nd – The Denmark News. Residents of this town, located 15 miles south of Green Bay, recently received free copies of a competing paper, The Denmark Tribune, which is published and owned by Greg Mariucci, based in Algoma, Wis.
“Even though we will be competing with another paper, we’ve listened to the residents of Denmark and are responding to their need for a true hometown paper that is committed to the local beat and human interest stories,” said Mark Hansen, co-owner of The Denmark News. “With the hire of key staff persons from The Denmark Press, our objective is to deliver news that provides a sounding board for the community through a blend of submitted articles and photos and innovative writing by Denmark resident, Steve Arveson.”
From the office located at 116 Main St., the former site of The Denmark Press, Hansen will run the paper with co-owner, Ryan Radue, who is a Village of Denmark Trustee and co-owner of Radue Realty, Inc. and Radue Homes, Inc. Hansen has been in the printing business for 16 years and has deep roots in the newspaper and printing industry. His grandfather, Mervin Hansen, grew up working for The Denmark Press until he moved to Kaukauna, Wis. to start The Kaukauna Times. Hansen’s father, Lyle, recently retired after more than 40 years owning and printing his own publication of The Kaukauna Times.
The remaining staff includes Steve Arveson, formerly of The Denmark Press, who will serve as reporter and writer, Karen Nelson, formerly with The Denmark Press, who will manage the office, and Matt Kapinos, who will lead the advertising sales efforts. Printing will be conducted at Metro Printing in Kaukauna, Wis., which employs two press operators that had once ran The Denmark Press.
“This has been an exciting process, and we hope our readers embrace their new hometown paper,” said Radue. “Each member of our committed team of professionals has strong, personal ties to Denmark, which strengthens our goal to make The Denmark News a success for everyone involved, mainly for the Denmark community.”
The Denmark News’ red, white and blue logo features a crossroad within a heart that represents Denmark as the heart of the community, its Danish heritage, and strong bond with the neighboring municipalities.
According to Hansen, The Denmark News will have expanded coverage of local events, including sports, village news, church activities, and spotlighting a business of the week. The paper will be mailed to more than 5,000 households in Denmark and the surrounding communities, including Maribel, Cooperstown, Eaton, Glenmore, New Denmark, Morrison, Ledgeview, Franklin and Gibson. Starting January 22, the paper will be distributed free of charge for the first four weeks, then mailed via subscriptions.
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P.O. Box 728
Denmark, WI 54208
Office: 920-863-2700
Fax: 920-863-2710
