Last weekend, sportsmen from across the area and beyond took to the woods, marshes and fields to take part in a quintessential midwestern fall tradition. The 2024 Gun Deer Hunting season kicked off on Saturday and continues through Sunday with thousands of orange-clad deer seekers making their way out into nature.

This fall, crews have been hard at work at Neshota Park with a new addition that is sure to be a source of endless fun and memories. This month, The Friends of Neshota Park, in partnership with the Brown County Parks Department, officially announced the completion of a brand new Campfire Circle at the local county park. Last week, we spoke with Wendy Rowsam from the Friends of Neshota Park to learn more.

Last Monday, representatives from several Denmark organizations attended an event entitled “Belonging Begins Here - Dinner and Connection” at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay. The dinner was sponsored by a variety of area non-profits and featured organizations from Green Bay, Denmark and Pulaski sharing their stories about how they attempt to make their members feel more “connected and engaged”.

This Saturday, one and all are invited to Denmark High School (DHS) for a fun and unique exhibition that is also a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! That day, the Denmark FFA Alumni will host their 2nd Annual Farm Toy, Railroad & Vendor Show in the school's gymnasium from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring dozens of vendors spread across hundreds of tables.

Last Monday, Americans gathered across the nation to pay honor and respect to those who have served in observance of Veterans Day 2024. In Denmark, the elementary and high school each hosted local veterans for morning services following the previous Friday's program at the middle school. The services featured speakers, presentations and patriotic music provided by students.

This year, a new fun and festive holiday event is being planned in the Village of Denmark to kick off the Christmas Season. On November 30, a multitude of local businesses and organizations will join together to present the new Village of Denmark Christmas Tree Lighting Event featuring tons of fun for all ages to enjoy.

This hunting season, Denmark area sportsmen have an opportunity to help out those who have served our nation. For the next month, the Denmark Middle School FFA will be hosting a deer hide collection site near their school as part of the annual "Hides for Heroes" initiative aimed at aiding veterans by providing programs and services.

New and exciting things are happening at the Denmark Community Activity Center (DCAC) located in the lower level of 141 Highridge Avenue! This month, the center has begun hosting two new initiatives on Wednesday mornings that are aimed at drawing the community closer together. Last week, we spoke with organizers to learn more.

Last Friday, area veterans and their families were invited for one more annual salute to their service from area schoolchildren in Maribel. That morning, St. John Lutheran School hosted their annual Veterans Day Program featuring presentations, prayer and patriotic music. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

On Tuesday, the Town of Cooperstown hosted their monthly board meeting at their Town Hall in Rosecrans. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all three members present, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda and the minutes from their October meetings before proceeding to the monthly reports to the board.

Last Monday, the Village of Denmark held its monthly board meeting in the Village Hall. In an extremely short meeting by village standards, the board heard reports and discussed criteria for possibly waiving municipal fees.

Last Monday, the Denmark School Board hosted their monthly meeting in the Denmark High School (DHS) Media Center. Prior to this month's meeting, board members and staff performed a walkthrough of the newly-finished elementary school cafeteria and kitchen with the district's Director of Dining Services Jody Behringer to see the progress of the soon-to-be-open facilities.

On Monday night, the Maribel Village Board held their monthly meeting in the Community Center in Village Park. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report and last month's meeting minutes. Village Clerk Dale Bomski then went over this month's vouchers, explaining any outliers before the board unanimously approved.

Last Friday, Denmark Middle School (DMS) paid respect to all those who have served our nation during an annual display of respect and patriotism. That morning, the school's staff and students hosted their yearly Veterans Day Program in the school's gymnasium featuring patriotic music, speakers, awards and the honoring of area veterans.

Last weekend, “The Addams Family” took the Denmark High School stage by storm with three packed performances in the school’s Performing Arts Center. The macabre and melodramatic family of misfits will feature in three more shows this weekend before marking the end of another fall musical season.