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Maribel Lions welcome new member

On Friday, the Maribel Lions Club welcomed its newest member with Riley Norman being sworn in during the organization’s annual Christmas Party at Gatherings 43! Pictured: (from left to right) Maribel Lions President Pat Hickey, Former Lions District Governor Shirley Dahlke, Lion Riley Norman and sponsor Lion Greg Charney. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Kralovetz)

Radtke Road saga continues

As last Tuesday night's snowstorm started to set in, the Town of Cooperstown Board of Supervisors convened their final monthly meeting of 2025. Yet again, the recent conflicts surrounding the cul-de-sac at the end of Radtke Road came to the forefront of the night's proceedings.

VOD hosts short meeting to close out 2025

Last Monday afternoon, the Village of Denmark Board of Trustees hosted their last monthly meeting of 2025. In a short meeting that lasted just under 20 minutes, the board discussed recurring topics including a disputed mowing ordinance violation and the criteria to own an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in the Village.

Mishicot - Holiday joy hits a high note with Mishicot's Soundwave!

The holiday season is sounding a little brighter thanks to Mishicot High School’s auditioned choir, Soundwave. This talented, high-energy performance group is using their voices to spread Christmas cheer throughout the surrounding areas.

Mishicot - Blended Scoops

Blended Scoops and Eats, located in the heart of Mishicot at 219 East Main Street, has recently been the popular go-to spot for ice cream, drinks, and food! After months of preparation to make their business a fun, exciting experience for all, Blended Scoops and Eats first had a soft opening with invites only on March 2, 2025, and a grand opening on March 8, 2025. 

Mishicot - A benefit for those in need

The Mishicot Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) put together a smoothie bowl fundraiser for the week of December 8-12 . Each smoothie bowl was five dollars and came with three toppings with an additional fifty cents per topping chosen after the three. There were options of granola, honey, peanut butter, strawberries, bananas, and blueberries.

DENMARK HISTORY - Language was a big issue in the early community

When immigrants came over from Europe and settled in the frontier areas of the United States, it was not uncommon for them to settle in ethnic communities where they would be able to keep alive the culture, customs, and language of their homeland. This was exactly the case in New Denmark where most of the early settlers had immigrated from Denmark, Europe.

EDITORIAL - Crowdfunding gone wrong

By this point, you have probably already heard about the despicable incident that took place at the Cinnabon in the Bay Park Square Mall where a now ex-employee unleashed a racial tirade on a Somali couple. The altercation made national headlines and sparked heated debates from talking heads and online commenters.

Dec. 13 Sports: Vikings' wrestlers finish 17th at Battle on the Bay

Boys' Wrestling
BATTLE ON THE BAY INVITE

At Bay Port High School in Howard, the Vikings finished near the middle of the pack finishing 17th in a large 32-team field with 194 points.

Dec. 12 Sports: Denmark boys' and girls' basketball win convincingly

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

Girls' Basketball
DENMARK 60, 
COLEMAN 19

At Denmark, three weeks into the regular season and the Denmark girls’ basketball team continues to fire on all cylinders.

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