Phillips

Jeremy Otto tosses a bean bag in the outside cornhole competition during Phillips’ annual July 3 celebration.

Jeremy Otto tosses a bean bag in the outside cornhole competition during Phillips’ annual July 3 celebration.

Phillips kicks off Independence Day

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
On July 3, Phillips residents came out to celebrate in their typical fesitve fashion. Starting at 5 p.m there were bursts of activities for all ages and a dinner at 6.
The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m. 

The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m. 

Fireworks, fun planned in Phillips

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m.  Starting at 5 p.m. the celebration kicks off with a flurry of old and new activities.
Head of maintenance Scott Hooley gave a report on various village projects in Phillips June 7, including the installation of four surveillance cameras in George Jensen Memorial Phillips Village Park. 

Head of maintenance Scott Hooley gave a report on various village projects in Phillips June 7, including the installation of four surveillance cameras in George Jensen Memorial Phillips Village Park. 

Village of Phillips maintenance dept. reports on new surveillance cameras

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Head of maintenance Scott Hooley gave a report on various village projects in Phillips June 7, including the installation of four surveillance cameras in George Jensen Memorial Phillips Village Park.  “The cameras are out, the boxes are out and the wires are run,” Hooley said.
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

Phillips alumni banquet celebrates milestone

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.
The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill.

The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill.

TIF approved for Phillips venture

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill. The initial TIF bond was $49,300, which will be reclaimed in taxes to a maximum of $81,000 over 15 years.
More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Giltner students complete two murals inspired by modern artist Walk down the halls and there will be color oozing out the walls of Giltner Public Schools. The fourth, fifth and sixth grade art classes made The Jen Stark-inspired art installation over the course of two semesters.
Randy Watson stands outside the warehouse in Phillips that now bears the name of his new business, Watson Pest Control.

Randy Watson stands outside the warehouse in Phillips that now bears the name of his new business, Watson Pest Control.

Watson brings new business to Phillips

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Phillips native Randy Watson has announced plans to reinvest in his hometown, launching a new pest control venture this month which he hopes will add to the momentum of what he believes, like many, is an exciting time of growth in the community.
Jordan Watson stands by his new “mobile office,” a pickup featuring his new Watson Turf Solutions logo. The Aurora graduate has worked for other lawn care companies for 17 years and decided last fall to start his own business.

Jordan Watson stands by his new “mobile office,” a pickup featuring his new Watson Turf Solutions logo. The Aurora graduate has worked for other lawn care companies for 17 years and decided last fall to start his own business.

Watson launches new lawn care venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Jordan Watson announced this week that he is making a lifelong dream come true, launching his own lawn care business from his hometown of Phillips.
A demolition crew cleared this lot, then tore down the building pictured next to it, making way for a new bar and grill expected to open on Main Street in Phillips by next spring.

A demolition crew cleared this lot, then tore down the building pictured next to it, making way for a new bar and grill expected to open on Main Street in Phillips by next spring.

Planned bar and grill, new houses reflecting progress in Phillips

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Momentum is building in Phillips, where early sales on a 56-lot housing redevelopment project have prompted plans to build office facilities and a new bar and grill on Main Street.