Pioneer Review
Registered voters with the Haakon School District voted for a $9 million general obligation bond referendum, during a special election, Tuesday, Aug. 23. During its Nov. 9, 2015, meeting, the board of education first discussed what building architect representatives had suggested in the way...
The Corner Pantry convenience store in Philip is on schedule of its rebuilding from the ground up.
“We’re coming along pretty good. Haven’t had any major setbacks,” said Drew Poljansek, job foreman for the M.G. Oil project.
M.G. Oil Company is based in Rapid City. It is affiliated with Corner...
Anita Petersen, a member of the Haakon School District Board of Education, has begun her one-year term as the president of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota.
Peterson takes charge of the 18-member board of directors, which she has sat on since 2008, representing the association’s...
by Nancy Haigh Fact finding questions to empassioned speeches were heard at an informational meeting regarding taxes and a new school facility in Philip, Monday evening. A little over 100 people attended the meeting which the Haakon School District Board of Education held to present tax...
“It’s been better than expected on winter wheat deals,” said Jerry Cope, grain marketer for Dakota Mill and Grain. Cope was in Philip during part of the local harvest, though he is based out of Rapid City for his large “from Belle Fourche to Miller” responsibilities. “We thought the winter...
Whether an accident or a tragic loss, one thing can be counted upon in western South Dakota, that of friends, neighbors and family stepping up to help during a difficult time.
Mike Gebes, Milesville, was helping a neighbor whose wheat stubble field had caught on fire from a lightning strike,...
Last week was Greece Week at the Haakon County Public Library’s Story Hour. Kids learned about great Greek mythology, played a rousing game of Greek Statue Tag, and created their very own Greek art! Come on down to the library and be awed by our masterpieces!
Father Kevin Achbach has been transferred from his position as priest at three local parishes to the parishes of Winner and Colome.
After his final Mass Tuesday morning, he drove away with his hunting dog Cody beside him and with his fishing boat trailered behind. Wednesday he began full duties...
The 10th annual Philip Invitational Matched Bronc Ride, Friday, June 17, at the Philip Roping Arena, started out with 30 top Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cowboys versus 40 top PRCA bucking broncs from Korkow Rodeo, Calgary Stampede and Summit Rodeo livestock companies.
When the dust...
Dr. Kerry Blackham is the newest addition to the medical providers at Philip Health Services, Inc.
Blackham is actually returning to Philip. During an university medical rotation in 1998-1999, he learned hands-on under the supervision of Philip’s Dr. Coen Klopper. That period was only one part of...
