Pioneer Review
This year marked the 16th annual Philip Volunteer Fire Department’s Glo-N-Go parade and was another huge success. The Glo-N-Go is considered one of the first community events to officially kick off the Christmas holiday season for the citizens of Philip and surrounding communities. The parade...
On Tuesday, November 17th, Philip hosted another successful blood drive. There were 49 donors scheduled for the Philip Community Blood Drive. “We had 60 donors sign in and 43 were able to donate,” said Jennifer Ash, Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative. “We collected a whopping 52 units in...
Every third Monday of the month, Philip Public Television hosts a Community Round Table that can be viewed on their Facebook page or on Golden West Channel 91) that brings community leaders together to discuss various topics.The November Community Round Table panel consisted of Roger Porch,...
As much of the country enters its ninth month since the COVID pandemic began, concern is growing for loved ones who reside in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. While visitor restrictions are meant to decrease exposure, questions regarding mental and emotional health are being asked...
Organizations and community members can benefit from more than just financial donations. And despite spring being known primarily as the season for “spring cleaning”, where people purge the old, outgrown and forgotten items, winter can be a great time to get rid of last year’s winter clothing and...
The AARP of South Dakota has a Grandparent Essay Contest each year from the fifth graders of South Dakota. It is composed of three regions: southeast, northeast and western. Each division picks a winner and they are then judged for first, second and third places.Each winner is awarded a prize of...
Philip High School National Honor Society recognized Philip JH/HS Principal, Mrs. Mandie Menzel, during National Principal's month! We are honored to have a principal who is involved with her students, wants everyone to become the best person that he or she can be, and takes pride in being a...
David Butler, known as “Butler” in the Philip (and surrounding areas) community, is hanging up his uniform as Chief of Police with the City of Philip’s Police Department. Growing up, Butler grew up knowing and being very comfortable with police officers and always carried some interest in the...
As we celebrate National Newspaper Week, October 4 -10 2020, we are reminded that without the dedication of newspapers and their hard working employees, many of the biggest stories and happenings of the past would have gone untold.
National Newspaper Week reminds us about. . . . .•Reading a...
Kaeli Carmichael, owner of Style and Smiles and a hair stylist, joins Lois Porch at One Fine Day in Philip. Carmichael is from Faith and now lives north of Philip. “I got into a relationship, moved here and decided I didn’t want to drive back and forth,” she said. During a conversation, One Fine...
