Pioneer Review
The Philip Community Betterment bench project is now complete. The benches can be found and enjoyed at the Philip Fire Hall Park. A grant was received from the Philip Area Community Foundation as well as donations.The Todd O’Connor family donated three benches in memory of Todd’s late parents,...
The special event application was approved and the fun is ready to be had by all during the 2020 Scotty Philip Days (SPD) celebration weekend, set for Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th. The weekend is packed with plenty of fun for both kids, adults and everyone in between! This year’s...
The Haakon School District 27-1 Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13. All members were present with the exception of board members Mark Radway and Jari Spry.Three Board members were administered oaths of office. Anita Peterson, Jeff Gabriel and Doug Thorson...
The 4 “H”s of 4-H stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. On Thursday, July 9th, Haakon Jackson 4-H members were able to use their hands and help create a face mask that they can use during the current pandemic, to help ensure health. 4-H members Fayth Martin, River Drury, Jasmine Hiatt and...
There is a lot of uncertainty today, with regards to how institutions, whether private or public, should be handled in the midst of COVID-19. Every day it seems new information is released in regards to the virus. With that in mind, Haakon School District 27-1 Superintendent, Jeff Rieckman, stated...
Doug Hauk, retiring as VoAg Instructor, recorded 44 years of teaching at Philip High School. Bonnie Mortellaro retiring as the fourth grade teacher, was part of the Philip Elementary teaching staff for 40 years. Pennie Slovek retired as the Philip School District K-8 Art/High School Art teacher...
The results of the primary election, held on Tuesday, June 4, revealed that Steve Daly of Midland, came out on top against his opponent, Fred Foland, also of Midland, for the District 2 Commissioner seat. The results for Haakon County showed 69 votes for Daly and 30 for Foland. Gary Snook, who has...
A total of 31 cowboys competed in the 2020 Philip Matched Bronc Ride held on Friday, June 12th, including some of the top PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) competitors. This event marked 14 years since its inception and the evening was a great one for those attending, with the...
A storm hit Philip and the surrounding areas at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. National Weather Service reports indicate the storm produced wind gusts over 70 mph and several local residents stated they witnessed funnel clouds in the area. The storm also caused a lengthy power outage. More...
