The Titan 16 U baseball team made a great showing this past weekend at the Class A State Baseball Tournament, which was held at three sites, Tea, Renner, and Harrisburg. The Titans hosted the “Tea Pool”. In game one, the Titans defeated Brookings by a score of 19-0. Owen Schramm pitched the complete game shut out, surrendering only two hits in his four inning of work. Ty Olson and Kaden Christian led the offense with two hits each. Olson drove in three RBIs, while Christian,

After enduring a hot and humid day, residents across the Tea area were met with destructive severe weather Saturday evening as powerful thunderstorms swept through the community, leaving behind extensive damage to homes, businesses, schools and trees. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts reached 92 mph in Tea at approximately 8:50 p.m. Saturday, toppling large trees, ripping roofing materials from buildings and leaving a significant cleanup effort in their wa

The Tea Baseball Association’s younger teams had a great showing at their respective state tournaments July 17-19, bringing home four second place finishes. The 3rd grade and 5th grade teams played in Watertown. The 4th grade and 6th grade teams played in Brandon. The older teams will head to state tournaments July 24-26. 3RD GRADE NAVY 3rd Grade Navy went 4-1 at the State Tournament, bringing home 2nd place in the 3rd Grade Class A Upper Division. The Titans handily beat Har

The Tea Baseball Association’s 13U, 14U and 16U teams wrap up their seasons this weekend at their respective state tournaments. The 13U team is headed to Brookings and 14U will play in Pierre. Tea, along with Harrisburg and Renner, is tri-hosting the 16U State Tournament. Twelve teams from across the state are competing in this age group. Tea will hold games Friday (5 p.m./7:30 p.m.), Saturday (10:30 a.m./1 p.m./3:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (9:30 a.m./Noon). Harrisburg is

The Titans 16U baseball team put together a strong showing at the Buffalo Wild Wings Classic Tournament in Brookings July 10-12, finishing pool play with a 2-1 record before falling in a hard-fought semifinal contest. The Titans opened the tournament with an 11-9 loss to Marshall, Minnesota. Blake Treloar, Egan Geelan and Owen Schramm each collected two hits in the game, while Treloar drove in three runs to lead the offense. The team bounced back in its second pool play game

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