By: Alex Sekora

The village of Denmark was incorporated in 1915. However, that was not the first push to incorporate. The first push came three years earlier in 1912.

Last weekend, the downtown Denmark business community gained its newest member when The Den Nutrition held their grand opening. The Den, located at 120 Wisconsin Ave in the former location of Dream Nutrition, will offer many of the same products as their predecessor, but with expanded options and greater focus on building a community environment.

Last Monday, March 6, the Town of Glenmore held their monthly Town Board Meeting at the Community Center on Dickenson Road. At the meeting, attended by roughly two dozen community members, several issues were addressed and decided upon.

This Saturday, March 18, Duck Creek Vineyard and Winery on Highway R just north of Denmark will host a fun event for all in the community to enjoy. That afternoon, they will be hosting the talented Andy Braun, a professional singer-songwriter who will entertain the crowd with his unique folk-rock feel.

Last Wednesday, March 8, Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Denmark hosted an annual gathering that many look forward to year after year. The Lenten Lunch has been an interfaith tradition for over two decades where various churches from throughout the area come together for a great meal with great company.

Since the passing of the referendum last November, the Denmark School District and its partners at Bray Architects and Miron Construction have been hard at work designing the plans for the large addition to the current elementary school that will replace the ECC when complete. The core planning team has been meeting bi-weekly to develop the project's scope and schedule.

Last Tuesday, February 28, DeGrand Family Restaurant in Denmark marked a special milestone. All day, from 6 am to 7 pm, they commemorated their twelfth anniversary in business with specials on their amazing food, all incorporating the number 12, as well as a balloon artist.

This April, as residents of the Township of Cooperstown fill out their Spring Election ballots, three very important open seats will have no one listed running for them. Over the last year, three members of the board, Mike Albers, Bill Enz and Town Chairman, Dave Blakeslee, have all announced that they will not be seeking re-election for their respective seats.

Along with approving the recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance, the Village Board addressed several other time-sensitive issues at their special meeting last Wednesday evening.

Last Wednesday, March 1st, the Denmark Village Board held a special meeting at Village Hall where several changes to the Village Zoning Ordinance were brought before the board. Prior to the special meeting at 5:00 pm, a public hearing and special meeting of the Village Planning Commission took place to finalize the amendments they would recommend to the board.

This year, several Denmark High School Students have been taking part in a new, fun and unique class project designed to not only grow their skills, but also inform and educate their fellow students.

Denmark sports legend lives quieter life after MLB stint

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

There’s just something about a hometown athlete. It brings people together. It’s fun to watch these phenoms create magic in a sport. To possess an ability and skill set to excite a crowd and bring pride to their town.

By: Alex Sekora

Last Tuesday night, members of the Denmark and Maribel Lions Clubs came together for a long-standing tradition. The two clubs met for a special dinner meeting held at Suster's in Denmark. The joint meeting, which takes place every year, is a chance for the two clubs to collaborate and find ways they can better serve the community together.

At this year's "Taste of Brown County", two Denmark area businesses were recognized for their outstanding products. Ampersand Bakery, which has been providing unique and delicious sweet treats from their shop in downtown Denmark, and Duck Creek Winery and Vineyard which has been crafting fine wines and spirits just north of Denmark both walked away with the top award in their respective categories.