Jocelyn Thoms celebrating her 100th career win. Sophomore Jocelyn Thoms reached a major milestone in her high school wrestling career, earning her 100th career victory while competing at the Floyd Farrand Tournament on Monday, Dec. 29, at Sioux Falls Lincoln. Thoms was one of four Lennox High School girls wrestlers to compete in the tournament, with all four stepping onto the podium. Thoms placed fifth at 135 pounds, while Khloe Sauers also earned a fifth-place finish at 155

The Lennox High School girls’ basketball team remain undefeated after grabbing a 49-19 Monday night win over West Lyon to improve to 7-0 on the season. Prior to their win over West Lyon, the Orioles dominated Mount Vernon Plankinton, 56-22 on Jan. 2. Lennox led early, 21-9 after the opening quarter, and outscored the Titans 15-0 in the second to take a commanding lead at the half.  “Defensively we played disciplined and really made it hard for MVP to get comfortable all game,

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

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

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