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Liquor license transfer, parks policy updates highlight recent City Council meeting
With all members present, the Lennox City Council met Monday, Jan. 12 at Lennox City Hall. Mayor Danny Fergen and Council members heard agenda items including The City of Lennox has received an application to transfer a liquor license from Lawrence Enterprises, DBA The Only One, to Fencing Around, Inc. “State law requires a public hearing for the application of any new liquor license. This application is to transfer all licenses for The Only One Bar & Grill from Jill Lawrenc
Jan 21
SDPB provides comprehensive live and on-demand coverage of 2026 Legislative Session
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state. One major change in SDPB’s coverage is the transition of all legislative coverage to the SDPB website. All coverage can be found online at SDPB.org/SDNetwork . The SDNet app and SD.net will sunset, and any web traffic will be red
Jan 14


Lennox Community Library receives grant to enhance programming and outreach
The Lennox Community Library has been awarded a $1,050 grant from the Lennox Area Community Fund (LACF). The funding was part of LACF’s 2025 grant cycle, which supported eight local organizations. Other recipients include the Lennox Area Ambulance, Junior Achievement, Worthing Fire Department, City of Worthing, Lincoln County 4-H, Old Towne Dinner Theatre, the Chancellor Fire Department and the Lennox Historical Society. The Lennox Community Library received the grant to supp
Jan 14


Lennox school board recognizes student for academic achievement
The Lennox School Board met Jan. 12 and recognized a student for his academic achievement. Junior high and high school principal Chad Allison recognized freshman Kameron Karlson for his perfect score on the science assessment in spring 2025. He was one of 17 in his grade level across the state to post a perfect score. In his report, superintendent Adam Shaw mentioned a possible bill, which is supports, that students who are on reduced lunch get free lunch. He expects it will
Jan 14


Lennox Speech and Debate wins first annual Tea Tournament
On Saturday, Jan. 10, several students competed at the first ever Tea speech and debate tournament. With strong performances from all the members, they were able to just beat out Beresford for the overall first place. Placing students included Gavin Swier who placed third in original oratory and informative speaking, Allison Schulz who tied for first in Program Oral Interp. Maddigan Van Sickle placed second in public forum with Emerson Lee who also took second in internation
Jan 14


Small Business Spotlight- American Bank & Trust: A legacy of community banking since 1886
American Bank & Trust has built more than a century-long legacy rooted in relationships, trust, and community-focused service. Officially chartered in 1886, the bank began as the Bank of Alpena, a private institution established by L.N. Loomis. Within a few years, D.C. Wallace and H.S. Royer joined the operation, laying the foundation for what would become one of the region’s most enduring community banks. Growth came steadily over the decades. In 1962, a branch was construct
Jan 7


LACF grant to support lighting project at Lincoln County 4-H Horse Arena
The Lincoln County 4-H Leaders have been awarded a $1,850 grant from the Lennox Area Community Fund (LACF). The funding was part of LACF’s 2025 grant cycle, which supported eight local organizations. Other recipients include the Lennox Area Ambulance, Junior Achievement, Worthing Fire Department, Lennox Community Library, Old Towne Dinner Theatre, the Chancellor Fire Department, City of Worthing and the Lennox Historical Society. Lincoln County 4-H Leaders received the $1,850
Jan 7


Lennox School District holds ribbon cutting for new Performing Arts Center
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
Dec 30, 2025
City discusses real estate purchase, Cleveland Avenue transition
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
Dec 17, 2025
Dealing with loss during the holidays: Longest Night Memorial Service set for Dec. 21
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
Dec 17, 2025
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