With only one month in, the Denmark High School Bands have already had an exciting and busy year in 2024. Director Vicky Wilda and her students have been hard at work over the past few weeks with a number of activities aimed at showcasing and honing their tremendous talent.

Last week, All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark received a new temporary addition to the back of the altar in their sanctuary. On January 18, scaffolding was erected behind the altar to the top of the stained-glass window on the church's back wall. 

This week, All Saints Catholic School in Denmark is joining with similar institutions across the country to commemorate this year's Catholic Schools Week promoting faith-filled education and celebrating all that makes it special. To kick off the week of fun and prayerful activities, All Saints students and staff took part in the weekly Sunday morning Mass and hosted a social afterward.

On Saturday, January 27, All Saints Parish Hall was host to a unique and tasty fundraiser for a great cause. That night, all were welcome to come and enjoy a delicious loaded baked potato dinner and support One Degree Youth Ministry at the same time.

This month, a Denmark area native achieved something very few can also claim when his first book was published. On January 9, Matt Dixon released "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis--the Greatest Show on Earth (or at Least in Florida)” telling the inside story of the tumultuous relationship between the two allies turned rivals and their competing campaigns for the US Presidency.

Last Tuesday, students from Denmark High School's construction class were able to take part in a one-of-a-kind tour aimed at teaching them more about different aspects of trades. That morning, the students were led on a guided tour of the active referendum improvement jobsite in order to learn more about the various crafts at work and how they are able to successfully work together to pull off large projects.

Last weekend, one Denmark area resident got to experience something that few, if any, readers can say they have also done, much less at the age of 13. On Sunday, Tyler Love attended the premiere of a short film he co-starred in "The Last Rung On the Ladder" at Venue 404 in Oshkosh. The film is part of the Dollar Baby Program sponsored by renowned author Stephen King.

Last Thursday, area firefighters and first responders were called into action for an emergency event in the Village of Denmark. That afternoon, a fire occurred at the Denmark Non Profit Housing Corporation apartment building on the western side of Highridge Avenue leading to the evacuation and ongoing displacement of some residents.

Next month, the local community building organization--OneDenmark--will be participating in an exciting endeavor aimed at spreading their message and raising the necessary funds to carry out their efforts.

In 2024, the Denmark American Legion Johnson-Hershman Post #363 is taking up a noble mission to both recognize and honor those in our community who are currently serving our country in the armed forces. This year, the Legion will be presenting Blue Star Banners for families with members on active duty to display, and they need your help to make sure everyone eligible is properly identified.

On Sunday, January 21, all we welcome to join together at Gatherings 43 for an annual tradition aimed at bringing area Christians of differing denominations together. That afternoon, a number of area churches hosted their annual prayer service commemorating this year's Christian Unity Week.

While many (if not most) dread and detest the annual snowfall, one group of hobbyists eagerly await the falling flakes each year. Last week, area snowmobilers took to the trails to chase their yearly rush and enjoy the snow cover while it lasts.

Last Thursday, students at Denmark High School had the chance to take part in a unique and tasty contest and help support a great organization at the same time. During that day's lunch periods, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) hosted their third annual Cookie Cook-Off, pitting student's baking skills against one another to raise funds for their chapter.

Last week, to the disappointment of many readers, winter finally took its first brutal swings at our community. After what had been an unusually mild and temperate start to the season, the snow, ice and cold finally showed up in a big way.

When thinking about the daily curriculum of high school students, most would imagine the usual subjects like math, science and reading, etc. What few, if any, would envision is designing, building and competing with robots. However, this semester at Denmark High School, a select group of students are doing just that in the new robotics class.

During last week's Village of Denmark monthly meeting, Village President Susan Selner provided the board and all in attendance with her annual "State of the Village" update to reflect on the year that has passed as well as look ahead to what is to come for the municipality.

Last Monday, the Village of Denmark held their first monthly meeting of 2024 at their new Village Hall in the former BMO Harris Bank building on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and North Wall Street.