We’re so proud of all the students who ran for DMS Student Council officers this year.  Your leadership, creativity, and school spirit truly shined! 

Earlier this month, five Denmark area scouts made their way up to the Bear Paw Scout Camp near Mountain for this year’s Stempede! The local scouts joined hundreds of their counterparts from across the state in this special merit badge opportunity. Great job scouts! (Photo courtesy of Scott Wagner)

Last Monday, I had the privilege of attending a learning and discussion session presented by experts in rural community organization, development and sustainability and attended by representatives of a number of local organizations, institutions and businesses. For this week's editorial, I would like to share my thoughts on the experience and the conversations had.

On Friday, the friendly team from Hermans Heating & AC were hard at work spreading warmth in multiple ways in an attempt to help a local couple "feel the love". That morning, the Hermans and their knowledgeable technicians tasked themselves with installing a brand new Lennox furnace and air conditioner in the home of Marvin and Judy Kostka at no charge during this year's annual "Feel the Love" initiative.

On Saturday, units from twelve area fire departments converged on a site west of Kellnersville for a test of their skills. The dozens of firefighters joined together not to battle a blaze, but rather to battle each other in a friendly competition. That day, Troubadour Vineyard and Events hosted their Second Annual Fireman's Games featuring a dozen departments facing off in four different traditional events.

This week, one local business owner is sleeping easier knowing justice has been served after a lengthy legal battle. On October 2, Kirk Drury was found guilty for the robbery of the Denmark Saloon in 2021, joining his accomplice in the crime--Joseph Lapere--who was found guilty earlier this year.

On Saturday, the nearby Village of Mishicot will be teaming with autumnal excitement and fall fun for an annual commemoration of the harvest season. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Pumpkinfest 2025 will take over the community with a wide range of opportunities to celebrate all the season, and the community, has to offer.

On Saturday, October 25, one and all are invited to join in some family-friendly Halloween fun outside Denmark Elementary School as a beloved annual event returns with new features and new management. That day, the Village of Denmark's Community and Business Relations Committee (DCBRC) will host their first-ever rendition of Denmark's yearly Trunk or Treat event with candy, community and fun for all.

Prior to last Tuesday’s Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735’s monthly meeting, the organization presented the proceeds from their Charity Golf Outing last month to this year’s chosen recipient.

Last Monday, the Town of Glenmore Board of Supervisors hosted their monthly meeting in the town's Community Center near Shirley. The meeting was much shorter than previous assemblies and featured discussions on tax collection, road signs and quarry permit fines.

REMINDER!!! The Denmark Boy Scouts’ annual “Scouting for Food” food drive is THIS SATURDAY, and they need your help! The Denmark Community Cupboard is very low on a lot of items and are hoping to restock their shelves with this initiative. They are especially in need of chunky soups, peanut butter, canned fruits, vegetables, cereal and spaghetti pasta and sauce.

Throughout last week, the Denmark School District, and the greater community as a whole, took part in a longstanding and beloved fall tradition decades in the making. Homecoming 2025 hit Denmark with the usual sights and sounds all have come to expect including toilet papered trees, marching band music and an explosive main-event football game.

While the end result of Friday night's Homecoming football game may not be what Viking fans would have wanted, the main event match-up provided many opportunities to experience and celebrate the talents and abilities of Denmark students throughout.

During all the excitement and fun that makes up the annual celebration of Homecoming, Denmark High School (DHS) students took some time to do some good for those in need. For several years now, the Homecoming festivities have included initiatives that go beyond school spirit and aim to make a positive impact in the community and beyond.

While the bulk of the traditional Homecoming celebrations centered around the high school, students and staff at the elementary and middle schools also found numerous opportunities to get in on the fun. Throughout the week, each school hosted a number of fun activities including dress-up days, pep rallies and fundraisers. We spoke with staff from each school to learn more.