Pioneer Review
The 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Orlando, Florida, from July 5-9, 2025, drawing more than 10,600 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a valuable platform for attendees to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their...
On Thursday, July 10th, Governor Larry Rhoden took his Open for Opportunity tour to Philip, Wall, and Midland, including 1880 Town – South Dakota's oldest town! While in Philip, the Governor toured Scotchman Industries and the Pioneer Review newspaper. Brad Heltzel, General Manager of Scotchman...
The long awaited housing development on the northern edge of Philip is nearing completion and one lot has sold at the price of $30,000. Back in 2022, Jerry and Karen Kroetch graciously donated this land to the City of Philip for the sole purpose of expanding residential housing opportunities in the...
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson formally entered the 2026 race for South Dakota governor Monday, promising to bring a positive leadership style to efforts to strengthen families, better educate children and drive new economic growth.The 48-year-old Republican, who grew up in Pierre, has served in Congress...
A powerful tornado tore through the White River Valley just south of Kadoka on Highway 73, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake on June 28th. The EF-2 tornado, with estimated wind speeds between 111 and 135 miles per hour, touched down approximately 100 yards west of Highway 73 near the White...
That was the headline in the June 25, 1925 issue of the Pioneer Review as the Catholic Church in Milesville was 1st dedicated. The headline still applies 100 years later, as the Parishioners at St. Mary's joined together to celebrate those 100 years as a faith community in that same building. ...
The Philip Bronc Match and Contractor’s Cup held this past Saturday, June 14th, hosted 28 top saddle bronc cowboys vs. four top PRCA Contractors and their stock. The top Contractor was Muddy Creek ProRodeo. The four contractors included, Muddy Creek, Fettig, Korkow and Sutton, with all being PRCA...
The Philip Area Community Foundation is strong as ever and is ready to help solidify and help fund projects that benefit people in the area.If you are a not-for-profit organization in the Philip area that needs help with projects or know of a project that would benefit this area, the Philip Area...
A hammer and nails are just a small part of what is happening at ginny's in Philip. An extensive remodeling project is in the works. "We are probably 80% complete," said Trisha Burns-Larson. "It's always the last 10-20% that takes the longest. It has not been possible to schedule all of the utility...
