With all members present, the Lincoln County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the Lincoln County boardroom to discuss agenda items. Chairwoman, Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the Issuer of its Tax-Exempt Refunding Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,900,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund all or a portion of prior obligations i

The Lennox City Council met Monday, Dec. 22 at Lennox City Hall to discuss agenda items including supplemental budget, resolutions, and street plowing discussions.  The City Council must pass a supplemental budget by the end of the year to ensure spending authority is extended to current expenditures, City Administrator, Nate Vander Paats asked the council to pass Ordinance 664 – FY 2025 Supplemental Appropriations to true-up accounts.  “Overall, I’m okay with how we did this

Pictured above, top: the Lennox School District Board members cut the ribbon before the junior high and high school band and choir concert held Dec. 15.  Pictured above (bottom picture) inside of the PAC. Lennox School District officials cut the ribbon on the new performing arts center at the high school before the start of the junior high and high school band and choir concert on Dec. 15. While the ribbon cutting took place in mid-December, the school musical had the honor o

The Lennox High School wrestling headed out west and had two athletes reach the podium in the Rapid City Invitational. Grant Larson took fifth place for the LHS boys at 175 pounds and Jocelyn Thoms captured fifth place for the LHS girls at 140 pounds.  Complete results are as follows:  Rapid City Invitational Results for Lennox boys 132— Cade Aasheim (3-4); Champ. Round 1 - Cade Aasheim (Lennox) 3-4 received a bye ; Champ. Round 2 - Cade Aasheim (Lennox) 3-4 won by fall over

At right: Andie Peters dribbles past the Sioux Falls Christian defender.   On Friday, Dec. 12 the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team opened their season with a huge 49-34 victory over Sioux Falls Christian. After trailing 30-26 at the half, the Orioles got things going, holding the Chargers to just four points in the second half and scoring 22 points of their own to get the win.  “I loved how we came out and competed; we were the first to 50/50 balls, competitive on th

Tate Gerdes fights for the bucket in the Orioles’ season opener against Sioux Falls Christian.  On Friday, Dec. 12 the Lennox High School boys’ basketball team began their season, hosting a strong Sioux Falls Christian team.  The Orioles were unable to get things going in the second half and suffered the 64-38 loss.   “We ran into a really good team on Friday night, and they proved why they’re ranked as the preseason number one team,” said LHS head coach Jacob Hinker. “We did

The Lennox Junior High powerlifting team turned in a strong performance at the Baltic Junior High Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, Dec. 13. On the girls side, Brynlee Green and Kenna Kitrell each claimed first place in their respective weight classes. Liberty Leo and Adaleigh Weaseling followed with second-place finishes, while Jordan Heeney placed third and Violet Duchene finished fourth. The boys division also saw multiple top finishes for Lennox. Austin Forrest, Ace Reilly,

With all members present, the Lennox City Council met Monday, Dec. 8 at Lennox City Hall. Mayor Danny Fergen and council members heard agenda items including real estate purchase talks and road transitions from the county. Mayor Fergen asked for any additions to or changes to the agenda. City Administrator, Nate Vander Plaats asked for Ordinance 664 to be pulled from consideration and moved to the next meeting. He also asked for a real estate purchase to be added to old busin

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including the creation of a public defender advisory committee, continued airport discussions, and courthouse closure for Christmas Eve. Auditor Sheri Lund asked the commission to consider a motion to establish a public defender advisory committee pursuant to SDCL 7-16A-4. Lund asked for a committee and direction on how to r

The Jarman Family Funeral Home is set to host Longest Night memorial service, welcoming all who are struggling this holiday season. Since July 1, the Jarman family has been committed to serving the residents of Lennox through their most tender moments and are thankful for the welcome they have received.  “Lennox has taken us in and made us feel like we are part of the community since day one. The support and trust placed in us has been incredible, and we are committed to givi