Canton, SD – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lincoln County announced plans to illuminate the Lincoln County Courthouse green from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal level

Ariana Poppens, Maddigan Van Sickle, Emersen Lee, Isabelle Smith, Wyatt Bult, Isaiah Sayler, Isaak Booker, and Noah Oien have been selected to the 2025 All-State Chorus to be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Nov. 1. Selected as alternates are Liz Hanisch, Karson Iken, Ainsley Calhoon, and Carter Beringer. The group is pictured above.  This year’s guest conductor is Dr. Jeffery Redding. Jeffery Redding, the 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient, was newly annou

In early childhood development, learning is taught through play and for the past 10 years, the Toy Lending Library has connected children with the toys best suited for their age and brain development.  Library Director of the Lennox Community Library, Audrea Buller, wears many hats as she welcomes patrons to the library each day. Whether ordering books, planning events, or overseeing day-to-day operations, Buller is committed to providing the best library experience at any ag

The Lennox School Board met Oct. 13 and heard more about girls soccer. Student Kamille Schmidt spoke on behalf of the numerous girls and families in attendance during public comment. She and others were present to keep the conversation moving forward and she hoped the data collected by the district shows that people are in support of adding the sport. Superintendent Adam Shaw reported that the official enrollment count was 1,144.01, which was above the budgeted number of 1,12

With all members present, the Lennox City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14. Mayor Danny Fergen opened the meeting by asking for public comment for items not on the agenda.  Brandie Nordman stood to address the council.  “I’m here for the Commercial Club, we just want to thank you for the support that you gave with the Park Drive After 5 event that I set up and we are in the process of planning our 2026 events. We’re hoping to have five of them set up,” Nordman said.   Discussions

On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Lennox High School Marching Band competed in the 2025 Dutchmen Field Championship held in Orange City, Iowa. The band delivered an outstanding performance, earning second place in their class and capturing the award for Best Color Guard. Their strong showing also qualified them for the finals, where the top eight bands of 27 competing bands were selected.  In the finals round, Lennox secured an impressive fifth-place overall finish. This competition

Eleven former students of Lincoln County Rose Cottage #68 school met at the building site to memorialize the rural country school.  The school was founded in April 28, 1879 and closed in 1969. When Rose Cottage was founded it gained the name because the abundance of Wild Roses growing near by.  Donald Poll created a miniature version of the school to help preserve the memories and Merle Nelson got the state of South Dakota to name the new bridge over Saddle Creek “Rose Cottag

Loren Brass, LACF representative, presents the grant to Alan Perry with the Lennox Area Ambulance.   The Lennox Area Ambulance has been awarded a $2,450 grant from the Lennox Area Community Fund (LACF). The funding is part of LACF’s 2025 grant cycle, which supported eight local organizations this year. Other recipients include the Lennox Area Historical Society, Junior Achievement, Worthing Fire Department, Lincoln County 4-H, City of Worthing, Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, and

For only the third time in school history, the Lennox High School Oriole Pride Marching Band advanced to the finals at the Festival of...

The WCFD was recently awarded the Lennox Area Community Grant. LACF representatives and Worthing Fire Department members are pictured...