With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, July 14. Commissioners heard agenda items including discussion on commissioner vacancy, compensation study, the old courthouse building, and more. Commissioner Doug Putnam requested board discussion on the appointment for commissioner vacancy. Commissioner Putnam left the commissioners desk and stood to speak behind the podium. “I want to speak today, not just about the appointment of the new D

The Tea City Council met July 20 and heard more about the proposed Hammerhead Development. Steve Van Buskirk and Mike Poppens updated the council on the proposed Hammerhead Development that would include a golf course, homes and commercial property. Van Buskirk said the biggest thing they are working on right now is the financial plan. They have an analyst working on that project. The financial plan will be determined by how many houses can be built and how fast it can move a

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Lincoln County 4-H Achievement Days, which will be held July 26-30 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 27711 Highway 17, Lennox. 4-H members will bring their static exhibits to the 4-H Building for judging on July 26 and 27. Judging will take place July 27, and these events are closed to the public. The public is invited to attend the remaining events throughout the week. “We invite the public to come see what our 4-H’ers have been workin

Owner and founder of Skin Sanctuary, Kristi Adams, brings her care-first philosophy to her growing business focused on education and long-term skincare. When Kristi Adams opened the doors to Skin Sanctuary in 2024 next to Fareway Foods, she started with one treatment room, one provider, and a dream of creating something different from a traditional spa or medical clinic. “I am a registered Nurse and licensed esthetician. Working in labor and delivery gave me the privilege o

The Tea Area youth under-12 baseball team captured the league championship with an exciting 8-7 victory over Harrisburg in the title game. The Tea Area under-12 squad finished the season on a high note, demonstrating teamwork, sportsmanship and determination throughout the year to earn the championship. Team members include Kingston Corner, Carter Plott, Noah Lowe, Jamison Baartman, Marshall Kelly, Oliver Matula, Trigg McAmis, Jordon Detloff, Tobin Kirschenman, Eason Baartman

The 14U Titans softball team capped off an impressive season by earning a second-place finish at the state softball tournament. Team members are pictured above and include, from left to right, (back row): Kenzie Koenig, Gracie Gniffke, Kya Rollinger, Mazie Petrik, Norah Brech, Claire Kunz, Emma Hilleson; (front row): Ali Delvaux, Elliet Augustine, Allie Babb, and Brooklyn Earll.

The Tea Steam earned a dominant shutout victory before falling in an extra-inning thriller during a pair of recent games. On Thursday, July 9, the Steam rolled to a 10-0 win over the Volga Cormorants behind a strong pitching performance and timely hitting. Billy Mote started on the mound and struck out six Volga hitters while helping keep the Cormorants off the scoreboard through five innings. Nathan Babb came on in relief to finish the shutout, striking out three. Tea jumpe

The Tea Baseball Association (TBA) has announced tryouts for its 2027 competitive baseball teams, with students entering third through sixth grade invited to compete for roster spots. Tryouts will be held on Monday, Aug. 3, at the Tea Athletic Complex. Player check-in will take place from 9:30 to 10 a.m., with tryouts running from 10 a.m. to noon. The competitive program is open to Tea Area School District students. Teams will compete in weekend tournaments from May through J

The Tea Area School Board met July 13 and recognized Kristen Daggett for her 12 years of service to the board. Superintendent Tonia Warzecka noted that serving on a school board is an act of love and service. She thanked Daggett for her service to the district. Daggett reflected on her time on the board and thanked the community for helping be the village to help her raise her children. She thinks about how the district has expanded and built new buildings and put on addition

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, July 7. The first order of business was to discuss and appoint a Commissioner to fill the District 2 vacancy held by Betty Otten. Candidates included Madeline Voegeli, Linda Montgomery, Duane Carlson, Herman Otten, Eric Eneboe, James Kats, Nicholas Abbas, Chad Skiles, and Sara Steever with Brandon Maddox voluntarily withdrawing his name from consideration. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot was present to r