The Lennox High School Orioles wrapped up their 2026 season with a seventh-place finish at the Class A State Softball Tournament held June 4-6, earning a victory over Madison after dropping their first two contests of the tournament. Lennox opened tournament play against Tri-Valley on Thursday, June 4 and jumped out to an early lead. The Orioles scored once in the first inning when Hailey Seelen crossed the plate on a Mustang error, then added three more runs in the second. A

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, June 4. Commissioners heard agenda items including the county canvass, post election audit drawing, and request for proposals for indigent defense services. Auditor, Sheri Lund was present for the County Canvas of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election with action to follow. “Lincoln County had a total of 44,309 registered voters eligible to participate in this election, consisting of 26,628 republican voters and 17,681 no

Two newcomers are poised to join the Lincoln County Commission following victories in the June 2 primary election, bringing new faces to the county’s governing board. In the District 3 race, Amy Harms defeated incumbent Commission Chair Tiffani Landeen, earning 930 votes, or 63 percent of the vote, compared to Landeen’s 543 votes, or 37 percent. A total of 1,473 ballots were cast in the race, with all six precincts reporting. Harms, a local marketing manager and current chair

LENNOX, S.D. – First- and second-graders in Lincoln County experienced the excitement of hatching chicks in their classroom this spring. Two hundred thirty-nine first grade students at Harrisburg Adventure Elementary and Tea Area Venture Elementary, along with second-graders from Harrisburg Endeavor Elementary, Lennox Elementary, Canton Lawrence Elementary and Beresford Elementary got to experience the process of embryology throughout March and April. Teachers across district

Following a successful kickoff event in May, Park Drive After 5 is set to return to Lennox Park on Friday, June 19, bringing an evening filled with live entertainment, local vendors, food and community activities. The family-friendly event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. A full lineup of entertainment is planned at the bandshell, beginning with Little Miss activities hosted by Allie McLouth from 5 to 6 p.m. Live music will follow as Allison Harmony takes the stage from 6 to 8 p.m.

Denning Companies is expanding its footprint with the purchase of Hostetler Repair, owner Ward Denning says it has been years in the making, and the business will be rebranded as 1776 Kustoms and Service. When Ward Denning was just a child, he was given a chance to work on his first vehicle, and a lifelong career was born the moment he turned his first wrench. “I grew up on a farm and my stepfather took a lot of time to teach me the mechanical side of things at a very young

The Lincoln County Commission met Tuesday, May 26. A public hearing regarding the termination of hangar leases for Sites K-5, K-6, & D and intent to enter into lease agreements for Sites K-5, K-6, & D, for a term exceeding 120 days and an amount exceeding $500 at the Marv Skie/ Lincoln County Airport was the first order of business. “This is another round of leases here that are being updated to the new term with 40 cents. One would be a termination and a transfer of the le

The Lennox City Council met Tuesday, May 26. Mayor Danny Fergen and council members heard agenda items including amendment of the municipal ordinance and overtime policies for the police department. The City of Lennox is considering an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Municipal Ordinance. “The changes that we discussed at the May 11 meeting are reflected in the amended ordinance so this will be a motion to approve the first reading,” City Administrator, Nate Vander Plaats said

The Lennox High School softball team is headed to the Class A State Softball Tournament after a dominant 10-0 victory over Milbank in a SoDak 16 match-up on Tuesday, May 26. With the win, Lennox improved to 8-4 on the season, one of the best records in program history, and punched their ticket to State. “An 8-4 season is something to be proud of and something these girls have earned through their hard work, the time they dedicate to practice, and believing in each other fro