The Lennox High School Orioles, the defending State 11A football champions, returned to the DakotaDome in Vermillion on Saturday, Nov. 15, for a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s title game against Sioux Falls Christian. What unfolded was a late back-and-forth battle that saw the Chargers rally late to secure a 28-24 victory, giving them their first Class 11A State Title and handing Lennox a State Runner-up finish.   Lennox opened the game on fire, dominating the firs

The Lennox High School Drama Department is preparing to open the doors of the newly constructed Lennox Performing Arts Center for its first-ever production in the new facility. Seussical the Musical will take the stage this weekend on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, with both performances beginning at 7 p.m. Admission will be offered through a free-will donation. Choosing Seussical as the inaugural production was a natural fit for launching the new Performing Arts Cen

The Lennox City Council met Monday, Nov. 10 at Lennox City Hall. Council members heard agenda items including a public hearing, school resource officer discussions, and ambulance coverage. Mayor Danny Fergen opened the meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 662 – Opheim Rezoning. The City of Lennox has received and processed an application to rezone the Opheim Addition from A1 Agriculture to R2 Multifamily Residential.  “This property was annexed a handful of years ago up

By Dana Hess For S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — Fans headed for the high school football championships at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion had better have some cash handy to pay for parking. At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors learned that the University of South Dakota will charge $5 per vehicle for parking at the championship games.  “We’re not collecting any of this money,” SDHSAA Executive Director

Lady O’s celebrate after a point against the Chargers.  The Lennox High School volleyball team came out the regular season being ranked third in Region 4A, behind Dakota Valley and Sioux Falls Christian.  In the quarterfinals of Region 4A playoffs, Lennox was pitted against sixth ranked, Beresford, at Lennox on Tuesday night, Nov. 4. Dakota Valley had a bye and Sioux Falls Christian played seventh ranked, Vermillion. The first set started with a little back and forth for the

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a presentation from South Lincoln Rural Water on Regional Wastewater efforts with possible board support. Managing partner of Teton Ridge Consulting, Steve Watson and General Manager of South Lincoln Rural Water, John Sterns, were present to give information on the project.  “As county commissioners, you un

Aiden Hanssen and David Bartscher celebrate the semi-final win.  For the second straight season, the Lennox High School football team is heading to the State Championship. The Orioles edged Dell Rapids, 15–14, in a nail-biting semifinal match-up on Friday, Nov. 7, securing their chance to defend their 2024 title. Last season, Lennox broke a long championship drought—claiming the 2024 State Championship after defeating Sioux Falls Christian, their first title since 1982. In a

Faith Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Love In Christ, is inviting the Lennox community to a free food give-away on Sunday, Nov. 16. The event will run from 11:10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, located next to Prosper Warehouse in Lennox. Organizers say a wide variety of items will be available for anyone in need. Items that will be collected and shared with the community include bread, butter, milk, eggs, mac and cheese, cereal, canned meats, vegeta

The Lennox High School Drama Department will open the doors of the newly constructed Lennox Performing Arts Center with its first-ever production in the facility—Seussical the Musical. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Admission will once again be offered through a free-will donation. The production is based on the book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, with music by Flaherty and lyrics by Ahrens. The show was co-conceived by A

The Lennox High School volleyball team wrapped up their regular season on Monday, Oct. 27, with a tough match-up against powerhouse Sioux Falls Christian. The Orioles fell in straight sets, 0-3, but will now turn their focus to Region play, which begins Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lennox is scheduled to host Beresford.  Leading up to their season finale, Lennox had a busy week on the court, taking on Sioux Falls Lutheran, McCook Central/Montrose, and Baltic. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Orio