Pioneer Review
The new part time position created by the City of Philip, Philip Chamber of Commerce, and Philip Charities now has feet under it. Doreen Vetter has been hired by these three entities to the position of Philip Area Community Development Director. Vetter, a Philip resident and businesswoman for 25...
No one can accuse Alvin Pearson of not being able to hold a steady job. He’s been employed by the same company, Scotchman Industries, Inc. in Philip, for the past 50 years.Alvin started his career at Scotchman Industries on November 13, 1972.When Alvin started, the company had been manufacturing...
Fred Koester, Republican CandidateFamily: My wife Missy and I have raised a blended family of seven children. Hers, mine and ours. One boy and six girls. They are all doing very well and I am proud to be their father. Experience in Law Enforcement? I have been in Law Enforcement for almost 23...
The State Cross Country Meet was held Saturday, October 22 at the Broadland Creek National Golf Course in Huron.A light breeze and temps in the 60’s made for a beautiful day for running.Boys Team Results1. Philip - 20; 2. Northwestern - 38; 3. Freeman Academy/Marion - 53; 4. Ipswich - 55; 5....
A group of Haakon County men gathered last Saturday, Oct. 15, in Milesville to begin constructing the shell for the new fire hall. These volunteers, along with loaned equipment, were able to make good progress as the sidewalls are taking shape. The old fire hall has serious issues with the roof and...
The Holman family and friends were blessed with beautiful weather last Friday and Saturday for their annual pumpkin fest. Many families took advantage of this wonderful family event. Someone said it was a great place to take grandkids. The Holmans thought up every possible event for a wonderful...
This week is National Newspaper Week – an annual celebration of the special role that newspapers have in our nation.Since well before our statehood in 1889, newspapers have staked a claim in helping to build and connect residents and communities in our great state. Today, that role continues.Now...
Haakon School Board members were honored by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota for their collective efforts to enhance their knowledge of school board work throughout the 2021-22 school year.The Haakon School Board earned a Gold level award in ASBSD’s statewide board recognition program:...
