The O.H. Schultz Mishicot Elementary School is currently conducting a service project called #FillEveryShelf. The project is the first phase of a much larger-scale objective. The goal is to collect exciting, imaginative fiction books and place them in the hands of eager second graders who are ready to learn!

Families in Mishicot can look forward to a fun-filled and festive morning as the Mishicot Business Association (MBA) teams up with Mishicot FFA to host a communitywide Easter Egg Hunt at O.H. Schultz Elementary School.

With the start of a new season, a fresh season of sports is also added to the Mishicot High School activity list.

While it may not exactly feel like it weatherwise, according to the calendar, spring has officially sprung and individuals and organizations are preparing for the soon-to-come warm up. The Denmark Community Gardens is no exception, with organizers planning and preparing for the spring planting season.

Thrifters, bargain seekers and community-minded shoppers now have a new local destination for new and gently-used clothing items as the Denmark Community Closet settles into their new location at 128 Main Street. We stopped by on Friday to learn more.

One and all are encouraged to stop out to the Northeast Asphalt gravel pit on County Highway BB this Saturday for this year’s Denmark Lions Club Consignment Auction featuring hundreds of items going to the top bidder to raise funds for the organization. Last week, we spoke with Lion Susan Selner to learn more about what is in store for this year’s attendees.

On Sunday afternoon, the greater Denmark community is invited to Denmark High School for an afternoon showcasing young artistic talent. That day, the Denmark High School (DHS) and Denmark Middle School (DMS) band and art departments will come together for this year’s Band Extravaganza and Art Show in the high school gymnasium and athletic atrium.

During this month's Village of Denmark Board of Trustees meeting, a considerable amount of time was spent discussing issues with drainage in Daybreak Estates, specifically on properties on Woodrow Street and Hidden Hollow Court. The problems surround a stream, labeled as an "unnamed tributary of the Neshota River" which runs west to east, snaking through Daybreak Estates on the northern end of the village.

Returning to our historical tour through downtown, this week's entry brings us to the large stone structure on the corner of Main Street and Broadway. For 120 years now, the two-story building has served the Denmark community through a variety of purposes and still remains an active business to this day.

Over this past weekend, seniors from the Denmark High School Band traveled with Band Director Andy Pagel to the Windy City on a special trip. While in Chicago, students attended a candlelit performance by a professional string quartet, explored the Miracle Mile and visited the Shed Aquarium, Willis Tower and Alder Planetarium. The group even had a chance to enjoy some traditional Chicago deep-dish pizza at the legendary Gino’s.

From March 15 through March 17, 2026, the Village of Mishicot was hit hard by a powerful winter storm known as Blizzard Elsa. The blizzard brought intense snowfall and strong winds, dumping nearly 20 inches of snow within the first 24 hours. As conditions rapidly worsened, roads became hazardous, visibility dropped, and daily routines were disrupted.

After years of inspiring young musicians, O.H. Schultz Elementary is preparing to say goodbye to longtime music teacher Deb Mueller as she heads into retirement. Known for her passion, dedication, and ability to connect with students, Mueller leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Mishicot school community.

A large and engaged crowd gathered Wednesday evening at the Fairway Inn & Suites for a powerful and emotional Sextortion Awareness Community Event hosted by the Mishicot Police Department and the Yindra family, with support from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The Haven of Manitowoc County is a men’s homeless shelter located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Guided by its motto of “more than just a roof”, The Haven is dedicated not only to providing temporary shelter but also to advocating for homeless men by connecting them with vital community resources and fostering a sense of dignity, stability, and hope for long-term self- sufficiency.

From Saturday night through Monday afternoon, just days before the first day of spring, a chaotic succession of extreme winter weather sent most across the area burrowing away into safe seclusion. For over 40 hours, a relentless cycle of snow, wind and ice upended normal business and created a variety of headaches and hardships.