Patricia A. “Mouse” Jurczykowski, 66, Kewaunee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved most. She was born on June 7, 1959, and was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Valerie Pisha.
With Lent now firmly upon us, many of the Catholics among us are forgoing the consumption of any non-aquatic meats every Friday leading up to Easter. As a Catholic myself, this practice has always seemed rather odd to me. It does not seem to be much of a "sacrifice" for most, and I never could quite understand how fish did not qualify as "meat" and why we were not allowed to eat chicken but could eat eggs.
This week, you may have noticed your copy of The Denmark News is quite a bit heavier than usual. That is because it is once again time for our annual FFA issue featuring 36 pages of all things Denmark FFA. In honor of this yearly celebration of young agricultural passion and leadership, for this week’s editorial, I would like to share my reflections on and gratitude for the Denmark FFA and FFA Alumni.
Over the past week, you have no doubt seen endless coverage and countless opinions about this year's Super Bowl halftime show. It seems, despite a mountain of much more pressing and important issues, Americans decided to have an extended meltdown over a televised spectacle and waste time arguing over something that has no effect on our daily lives.
On the first page of this week's paper, you will find an article about a new organization of organizations that is taking shape in Denmark. While in its very early stages now, a collective like this could have wide-reaching implications for the greater community. For this week's editorial, I would like to offer my own thoughts on this new group and why I believe it is a great thing for Denmark.
While working for The Denmark News, I have frequently come into contact with the great things being done by the Denmark Community Cupboard (DCC) and their associated organizations. Year after year, this organization of dedicated and caring volunteers has gone above and beyond to continuously bridge gaps and provide necessary resources for those who need it.
In early October, I wrote an editorial about the growing problem of AI data centers, outlining why I believe they are a net negative for any community. Over the past two weeks, the issue has exploded locally with the recently abandoned project in Greenleaf leading many area residents to wonder if they are soon destined for their town.
When you are growing up, a neighbor can be a lot of things. A mentor, a role model, a friend. I have always counted myself lucky that I was raised next to a couple as kind, caring and friendly as Donny and Ginny Dickrell. Throughout my childhood, they were a constant presence and left a considerable impact on my life.
Last year, I shared my picks for the best Christmas movies of all time. In a similar vein, this year, I would like to offer my selections for the top Christmas songs. For me, the music is one of the biggest and most important features of each holiday season, and I look forward to breaking out my favorites each year.
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.
On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of attending this year’s second annual Denmark Christmas Tree Lighting Event on Railroad Avenue. Despite heavy snowfall, hundreds of community members made the trek out for a fun night of togetherness and holiday fun. For this week’s editorial, I would like to share my thoughts on the event and what I believe it demonstrates for the community as a whole.
This weekend, I utilized the rare opportunity of a free Saturday afternoon for a trip out to Tisch Mills and a visit to the historic Forst Inn to catch a showing of their production of Sweeney Todd.
Over the past three years, I have had the immense honor of serving as the Assistant Director for three fall musicals and three spring plays at Denmark High School. This experience has been endlessly rewarding and has taught me so much about theater, leadership, organization and myself.
Over the course of working on this year's Denmark High School (DHS) production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, and writing the related article, I have found myself repeatedly fascinated with the original story's author--Roald Dahl.
My work for The Denmark News has brought me to a wide variety of celebrations of the fall season including the recent Mishicot Pumpkinfest and Saturday's newly-expanded Denmark Trunk or Treat. While I always enjoy these autumnal events, they always lead me to remember and miss the former Denmark tradition that has been missing for some time.
