Pioneer Review
I had the opportunity to visit with the Philip High School Class of 1970 during their class reunion in August. I learned that when the Class of 1970 tossed their caps into the air, the nation was in turmoil. The Vietnam War loomed large in the minds of young men, with the draft hanging over many...
The fresh pavement through the newly lotted Kroetch Addtion makes this project one step closer to a very nice housing development. This picture shows from the top of the hill to the South entrance along Highway 14.
Thursday, August 7• 3:30 p.m.: Stick Horse Registration Begins - Preregistration would be great• 4:00-5:00 p.m.: “FREE” Watermelon Feed (First National Bank - Philip)• 4:30-6:00 p.m.: “FREE” Stick Horse Rodeo (Ages: 0-10 (Bottle & Vet and Ignite Wellness Studio)• 5:30 p.m.: Watermelon Seed...
Philip Livestock Market hosted their Special Anniversary yearling, and fall calf sale, along with their Anniversary BBQ feed, this past Tuesday. A great crowd was on hand and reputable cattle were consigned. All time records for cattle prices were set throughout the day. Cooler weather and a rain...
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...
