This fall, the Denmark FFA took centerstage at the national level and earned some much-deserved recognition for their continued commitment to local agriculture. During this year's FFA National Convention, the Denmark Chapter was named National Runner-Up in the prestigious National FAA Models of Excellence Award, placing them among the top chapters in the country.

Last week, members of the Denmark Lions Club made a special visit to each of the three Denmark schools to give back to local teachers with funding to help their classrooms. On Thursday, the Denmark Lions presented eight local teachers with their own $250 grant to be used to improve their learning spaces and better educate their students. To learn more, we spoke with Denmark Lion Susan Selner last week.

Last week, radio audiences rejoiced as a local broadcasting legend returned to the air. On December 1, Maribel's Steve Davis assumed his new position on Y-100 WNCY hosting the noon to 2 p.m. slot on weekdays after concluding a 25-year career on Star 98 WQLH just over a year ago.

On Saturday, the Maribel Lions had a very special visitor when the one and only Santa Claus stopped by the Community Center for the organization’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. Each December, the Lions welcome old St. Nick for a Saturday morning of Christmas fun with a delicious homemade breakfast.

During last Monday's Town of Glenmore monthly Board of Supervisors meeting, a significant amount of discussion and action took place relating to the operation of quarries in the municipality. While most of the meeting was routine, tensions briefly flared over the permitting and operation of one quarry by Michels Road & Stone which had been the subject of frequent discussion at previous meetings.

On Thursday night, hundreds packed into the Denmark Performing Arts Center for a magical holiday evening courtesy of Denmark Elementary School music teacher Tammy Carley and her third-grade students.

On Saturday, Frank Bradley of the Denmark American Legion Johnson-Hershman Post 363 stopped by the Denmark County Rescue headquarters with this year’s donation of nearly two dozen stuffed animals. For the last several years, Denmark Legion members have donated brand new stuffed animals to the rescue squad during the holiday season that the EMTs utilize throughout the year to comfort children on their calls.

On December 6, Mishicot held one of its most beloved traditions, Christmas in the Village, now celebrating its 16th year of holiday magic, community spirit, and small-town charm. What started over a decade and a half ago has grown and transformed, but its main purpose remains the same: to welcome community members and visitors into our local businesses and show off everything Mishicot has to offer.