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Lennox sixth grader soars in Aerial Arts Competition
Brooklyn Fodness is pictured above performing at the Black Hills Aerial Cup. Only a sixth grader, Lennox student Brooklyn Fodness is already reaching impressive heights, literally and competitively, in the world of aerial arts. The daughter of Mike and Amanda Fodness, Brooklyn began her aerial journey at the age of eight after seeing a performer on social media. Inspired by what she saw, she improvised her own first attempt at home. “I saw a performer on social media and hun
Mar 25


New Lennox housing project expected to boost community growth and tax base
Amy Miller of Charisma Property Management joined city officials in discussing housing options tied to the upcoming Joslyn Park Apartments and Townhomes, a project designed to serve current residents while welcoming newcomers. Charisma Property Management owner, Amy Miller is the driving force behind the Joslyn Park Apartments and Townhomes project. “I started this company in 2005 and over the years we’ve grown to manage roughly 138 properties and 11 homeowners’ associations
Mar 25
A clean start: Troy Styke turns years of experience into a growing business
For Troy Styke, owner of Crystal Clean Services, what started as a learning experience quickly turned into a lasting career. “I’ve been on my own for going on two years,” Styke said. “I owe it all to my wife’s uncle who got me into carpet cleaning many years ago. It’s a right of passage when you get used as cheap labor and I got hooked soon after. I have been cleaning and restoring for 11 years.” After more than a decade working in cleaning and restoration, Styke launched Cry
Mar 25
City Council reviews development plans
The Lennox City Council met on Monday, Mar. 9. Mayor Danny Fergen and council members discussed agenda items, including city ordinances, DOC funds, and vacuum trailer purchase. A second reading was held for Ordinance 665 – Discretionary Formula, as the City of Lennox wishes to make the discretionary formula available to new commercial multi-family and affordable multi-family residential properties and must come into compliance with SDCL concerning other classifications of pro
Mar 18
Justice Center comes in $4 million under budget as County eyes Veterans Memorial
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Commissioners heard agenda items including Justice Center updates, Veterans Memorial talks, and airport funding. Julie Dotsenrod from The Tegra Group, along with Kyle Hubers from Henry Carlson and Lynn Remers from JLG Architect, were present to give an update on the Lincoln County Justice Center. “The site work has come a long way this past year as we were able to take advantage of the good weather. All the c
Mar 18


Orioles fall in SoDak 16
The Lennox High School boys’ basketball team faced off against St. Thomas More last week, Tuesday, Mar. 10 in the SoDak 16 match-up. Lennox trailed early but battled back to tie things up, forcing overtime. In overtime, however, St. Thomas More took the two-point advantage with just seconds on the clock. Lennox had one final look that fell short, giving St. Thomas More the 57-55 victory, sending them to the State A Tournament and ending the Orioles’ season. “We got off to a
Mar 18


2026 State Champions
For the first time in 38 years, the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team has won the State Championship once again. The Orioles defeated Mahpiya Luta, 65-51, Saturday night in Watertown to capture the second State A title in program history, with the first coming in 1988. “I’m just really proud of this group and the way they carried themselves all year. I think of this team as a throwback — an old-school, tough-minded group. They’re all homegrown Lennox girls who have b
Mar 18


Lennox sweeps Boys, Girls State Powerlifting Titles: Seven individual titles highlight Lennox’s dominant day at State
Team members are pictured above. On Saturday, Mar. 7, the Lennox Powerlifting team competed against 255 of the states strongest high schoolers at the State Powerlifting Meet in Baltic. The boys team compiled 57 points followed by Sioux Falls Christian second, and Hamlin third. On the girls side, Lennox scored 54 team points, followed by Canton second, and Baltic third. On the day, the Lennox boys took home four individual state titles. In the 148lb class, Jayden Hopf took h
Mar 11
EMS funding concerns highlight Lincoln County Commission meeting
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 3, in the Lincoln County Boardroom. With all members present, the commission heard agenda items including court scanning, ambulance service, and bid awards. Commission Assistant Paul Anderson introduced Carl Thomas, Court Administrator, who requested that the commission consider a motion to split the 50% cost share of the Lincoln County Clerk of Courts’ scanning project with the Unified Justice System. “As you
Mar 11
Girls soccer approved for 2026-27 school year
The Lennox School Board met March 9 and approved adding girls soccer. Activities director Casey Shade said they had more than 40 girls in grades 7-12 sign up on their soccer interest night last week. He said the biggest cost is at the beginning when uniforms and equipment need to be purchased. He is confident they will have people willing to help with funding. The board approved adding girls soccer for the 2026-27 school year with no financial obligation to the district to st
Mar 11
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