On December 6, Mishicot held one of its most beloved traditions, Christmas in the Village, now celebrating its 16th year of holiday magic, community spirit, and small-town charm. What started over a decade and a half ago has grown and transformed, but its main purpose remains the same: to welcome community members and visitors into our local businesses and show off everything Mishicot has to offer.

On Saturday, Frank Bradley of the Denmark American Legion Johnson-Hershman Post 363 stopped by the Denmark County Rescue headquarters with this year’s donation of nearly two dozen stuffed animals. For the last several years, Denmark Legion members have donated brand new stuffed animals to the rescue squad during the holiday season that the EMTs utilize throughout the year to comfort children on their calls.

On Thursday night, hundreds packed into the Denmark Performing Arts Center for a magical holiday evening courtesy of Denmark Elementary School music teacher Tammy Carley and her third-grade students.

During last Monday's Town of Glenmore monthly Board of Supervisors meeting, a significant amount of discussion and action took place relating to the operation of quarries in the municipality. While most of the meeting was routine, tensions briefly flared over the permitting and operation of one quarry by Michels Road & Stone which had been the subject of frequent discussion at previous meetings.

On Saturday, the Maribel Lions had a very special visitor when the one and only Santa Claus stopped by the Community Center for the organization’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. Each December, the Lions welcome old St. Nick for a Saturday morning of Christmas fun with a delicious homemade breakfast.

Last week, radio audiences rejoiced as a local broadcasting legend returned to the air. On December 1, Maribel's Steve Davis assumed his new position on Y-100 WNCY hosting the noon to 2 p.m. slot on weekdays after concluding a 25-year career on Star 98 WQLH just over a year ago.

Last week, members of the Denmark Lions Club made a special visit to each of the three Denmark schools to give back to local teachers with funding to help their classrooms. On Thursday, the Denmark Lions presented eight local teachers with their own $250 grant to be used to improve their learning spaces and better educate their students. To learn more, we spoke with Denmark Lion Susan Selner last week.

This fall, the Denmark FFA took centerstage at the national level and earned some much-deserved recognition for their continued commitment to local agriculture. During this year's FFA National Convention, the Denmark Chapter was named National Runner-Up in the prestigious National FAA Models of Excellence Award, placing them among the top chapters in the country.

For five decades now, the start of the Christmas season in the greater Denmark area has always meant one thing–the annual Denmark Lions Poinsettia Sale. This year was no different, with hundreds flocking to Denmark High School to stock up on the seasonal plant.

On Saturday, hundreds upon hundreds of hobbyists, collectors and gift seekers flocked to Denmark High School (DHS) for a fun and unique holiday sale. That day, the Denmark FFA Alumni hosted their 3rd Annual Farm Toy, Railroad & Vendor Show in the school’s purple gymnasium featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with something for everyone. The Denmark News stopped by to learn more.

Despite the weather making it feel otherwise, spring is just around the corner and with it will come a number of municipal elections. Spring elections for 2026 are set for April 7 with a number of races locally. To inform voters, and to give any prospective candidates time to submit paperwork, we decided to share what positions will be on the ballot in April and how to go about submitting oneself for candidacy.

Last Wednesday, a number of caring and dedicated community members set themselves to providing a delicious, homemade Thanksgiving dinner for those who may have gone without. That day, volunteers prepared, packaged and distributed this year's Denmark Community Thanksgiving Dinner with nearly 300 tasty meals making their ways across the area.

On Saturday, hundreds braved the wintry weather to take part in the area’s newest holiday tradition. That night, the Village of Denmark Community and Business Relations Committee (DCBRC) teamed up with the Denmark FFA and Denmark Sting Cancer to present this year’s second annual Denmark Christmas Tree Lighting Event outside the depot building at the Devils River State Recreational Trailhead.

Starting today, December 3, residents of the greater Denmark area will have a new destination for all of their banking needs. The brand new state-of-the-art Bank First branch building officially opens its doors today in the heart of downtown Denmark after just under a year of construction.

On Thanksgiving morning, Eddie Whipp’s hosted the 13th Annual Chicken Trot with dozens of dedicated trotters braving frigid conditions to take part! The event supports The Denmark Community Cupboard with over five carts full of items being collected along with monetary donations!

Last week definitively proved that, like it or not, winter weather is now upon us. While clearing snow out of the driveway and off of sidewalks is inconvenient for anyone, for some, it is all but impossible. Luckily, a number of caring and dedicated community members have taken it upon themselves to help shovel out those in need of assistance.