Several Mishicot High School students recently attended Badger Boys State, a six-day leadership and government program sponsored by the American Legion. The program was held from Sunday evening through Friday morning, and it brought together nearly 800 young men from across Wisconsin. The boys participated in hands-on government simulations while developing leadership skills and new friendships.

Families throughout the Lakeshore area are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics at the 6th Annual S.T.E.A.M. on the Lakeshore event. The free community event will take place on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Robotics Education Center located at 2815 Meadow Lane in Manitowoc.

The Mishicot Girls’ Wrestling program sent five individuals to Fort Wayne, Indiana, to partake in a girls’ wrestling camp at Indiana Tech. The camp focused on getting the girls ready for season in both folkstyle and freestyle, while still incorporating many fun activities.

A new chapter in senior care is beginning in Mishicot as Sycamore Lodge Senior Living LLC officially prepares to welcome future residents. The new assisted living community is now completing assessments for individuals interested in joining the facility and exploring their senior living options.  

Next Sunday, July 12, one and all are invited to St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown for a free and fun outdoor concert. That afternoon, the church will present Michael Prusinsky and his acclaimed saxophone and vocal talents for an afternoon of music from 1 until 3 p.m.

On Friday night, the Denmark Devilbears welcomed one and all to Highridge Diamond for an evening filled with summer fun. That night, the hometown team hosted this year’s “Devilfest” with a variety of activities surrounding a great baseball match-up between the Devilbears and the Ashwaubenon Lookouts.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the quiet hamlet of Curran was alive with excitement as eleven teams faced off on Father Bill O'Brien Field in the 41st Annual Curran Community Club Slowpitch Softball Tournament. The Denmark News was on the scene to witness this year’s tournament action.

This past weekend, thousands descended on Maribel for a big event in a small town. On Saturday and Sunday, the Maribel Lions Club presented their yearly picnic with a packed slate of events and attractions featuring something for everyone. The Denmark News had a front row seat to the festivities to learn more.

In May, The Denmark News reported that the Village of Denmark was looking into the potential of establishing a community dog park in the vacant lot behind the new Denmark Bank First branch building. Last week, we sat down with Village President Susan Selner and Village Trustee Brandon Ackley to learn more.

During their meeting on June 15, the Denmark School Board addressed alterations to the high school’s open campus policy with major changes being approved after an extended discussion.

Last Tuesday, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church hosted a commemoration of service, fellowship and community. That afternoon, the volunteers who had facilitated Denmark’s Ruby’s Pantry location for the last eight years came together for a final celebration of the time they spent together and the bonds that were formed.

Mishicot High School softball player Sierra Skarda recently earned the honor of representing Mishicot in the Senior All-Star Game showcasing her talent, dedication, and competitive spirit on the field.

The School District of Mishicot Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the elementary school library. During the meeting, district leaders shared updates on student programs, construction projects, technology improvements, athletics, and plans for the upcoming school year.

Following this month's regular Board of Trustees meeting on June 8, the Village of Denmark convened its Sex Offender Residency Board to address an application for residency. In consistency with prior articles on the subject, and out of concern for their family, we have elected to not include the name of the applicant or the address in question in this article.

Are you in the market for some delicious summer fruit? Do you want to support a great local organization? Well, you are in luck! This month, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735 is once again conducting their annual Peach & Blueberry Fundraiser!

During this year’s Wisconsin State FFA Convention, Denmark’s Michael Vander Kinter was named the winner of the 2026 Agricultural Services Proficiency Award! Vander Kinter is the fourth generation involved in his family’s custom harvesting business which operates across the state and harvests nearly 30,000 acres of alfalfa, chops 8,000 acres of corn silage, combines 5,000 acres of grain and applies more than 85 million gallons of liquid manure each year.

Last week, the Denmark Lions Club announced they will not be hosting their annual summer picnic in the park this July. A club member explained that finding help for the event each year has gotten more difficult and turnouts have been lower than the amount of effort put in warrants.