EDITORIAL - Honor Flights
For last week's issue of The Denmark News, I had the privilege of covering the Denmark Middle School 8th Grade Band perform at this year's "Flight of Champions" Honor Flight return cel…
EDITORIAL - Project Pigeon
I am an avid lover of history. Like many Americans, I am particularly fascinated with the history surrounding World War II. Last week, while reading about technological experiments don…
EDITORIAL - Homecoming
Last week, Denmark commemorated and observed a longstanding and beloved American tradition. For as long as anyone can remember, fall has brought with it Homecoming and all the associat…
EDITORIAL - Booyah
While cheese may be the food northeast Wisconsin is most associated with, booyah is no doubt a close second. For generations, residents of the area have flocked to church picnics, fund…
EDITORIAL - What the hell, NFL?
Last Friday night, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a historic regular season opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In doing so, the NFL shattered norms by for…
EDITORIAL - Back to School
This week, students and staff across the Denmark area and beyond will be heading back to class for another school year. With it will come the regular hectic hustle and bustle of buses …
EDITORIAL - Money is the root of our political problems
On January 21, 2010, in the landmark case "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC)", the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote to strike down a prohibition on co…
EDITORIAL - The kids aren't alright
At last week's Village of Denmark Board Meeting, I was disheartened to hear multiple reports of a growing issue related to minors in the municipality wreaking havoc on public and priva…
EDITORIAL - God doesn't want you to litter
This summer, I have made it a goal to get out and enjoy the numerous parks and nature trails our area has to offer. I believe we are very lucky to have access to great natural areas in…
EDITORIAL - 4th of July
Last Thursday, Americans across the country observed their Independence Day. The Fourth of July is undoubtedly the most American of holidays and is rooted in our struggle for sovereign…
EDITORIAL - New bank building is good for Denmark
Last month, I was happy to report Bank First will be investing in the Denmark community with a brand new branch building to be constructed next year. I was once again disappointed to d…
EDITORIAL - Making the most of a rainy day
This past weekend, my duties for The Denmark News tasked me with covering two beloved local summer traditions. For longer than I have been on this earth, generations of people have flo…
EDITORIAL - Juneteenth
This week, many readers may be wondering why they received their copy of The Denmark News a day early. Others will probably wonder why there is no mail service on Wednesday. The answer…
Thanks for everything Kelly!
This week, I am deeply saddened to wish the warmest of farewells to our esteemed sportswriter --Kelly Fenton. Over the past two years, I have had the honor and pleasure of working with…
EDITORIAL - Arts Education
This week, I had the honor and the privilege of taking part in the annual DHS Fine Arts Banquet as both a presenter for the fall musical and spring play as well as an observer for my d…
EDITORIAL - Memorial Day
This Monday, across the nation, Americans will observe Memorial Day. While most know that the holiday is meant to honor deceased members of the American armed forces, few understand it…