Pioneer Review
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:...
At the Haakon County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 6th, Connie Schlim spoke on behalf of neighbors of the feedlot east of the sale barn concerning the flies and the odor. Joining her were other residents from that area and several City of Philip residents. Schlim showed the...
The Philip Scotties’ homecoming week will be September 19th through 23rd. Senior king and queen candidates are (l to r) Taylor Ross and Kamri Parsons, Sam Hand and Ember Gabriel, and Gage Ravellette and Ali Schofield. The cross country team will host the Western Great Plains Conference meet at 10:...