Pioneer Review
The Haakon County Commission met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 6. Haakon County State’s Attorney Ralph Kemnitz requested that a roll be called of the Commission present. Commissioner Steve Clements was absent. Those in attendance recited the pledge of allegiance, followed by...
Two community members will be joining the Haakon School District 27-1 School Board. Trevor Fitch and Tucker Smith will begin their respective terms on July 1, 2021, replacing board members Mark Radway and Jake Fitzgerald.Fitch says his interest was sparked in the position after a neighbor asked him...
A crowd of around thirty AARP and RTA (Retired Teachers Association) members gathered together at the Senior Citizens center on Monday, March 29th. Due to the pandemic, regular monthly meetings of the group had ceased over a year ago. A soup supper was shared and Kay Ainslie, vice-president,...
Philip High School’s 2021 senior class headed to Nashville this week to enjoy their senior trip. This trip was originally scheduled earlier in the year but was postponed due to COVID-19. Though the class is still on their trip, there has been a lot of fun had so far.Day one for the seniors included...
It’s been said since the beginning of their journey, that pursuing a coffee shop in a small town of 800 was not advised. It’s also been said that a community, no matter how small, if passionate enough, will find a way to make anything a reality. After receiving a rating of negative three, on a...
Mann Dentistry is officially changing hands. Dr. Ron Mann is hanging up his coat and, with his wife Laurie, will head east to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Mann said that he is looking forward to relaxation during his retirement. Mann said that though he is not intending on buying...
Information provided by the S.D. Wrestling Coaches Assoc.“My family & I are avid wrestling fans. When I was in high school, wrestling was not offered, so I became familiar with wrestling when I volunteered to help with the kids’ wrestling program in Newell. Soon after that we moved to Philip...
Board members of the Philip Area Health Foundation were provided a progress tour of the Scotchman Living Center and Paulson Memory Care Unit on Tuesday, February 16. The tour allowed access to the interior portion of the phase one addition, as well as a walk around of the southern completed portion...
Board members of the Philip Area Health Foundation were provided a progress tour of the Scotchman Living Center and Paulson Memory Care Unit on Tuesday, February 16. The tour allowed access to the interior portion of the phase one addition, as well as a walk around of the southern completed portion...
An informational meeting was held on Saturday, February 13 at the Evangelical Free Church in Philip, S.D. Harvey Fitzgerald, Convention of States (COS) District Captain, opened up the meeting, asking for a moment of prayer. The prayer was delivered by Chris Stewart, pastor of the E-Free Community...
