Jan Johnson

3 weeks ago | ppioneer.com | Jan Johnson

Dakota Kids 4-H youth gather regularly at the Pollock Community Center to participate in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. According to Jessica Jahraus, co-leader of Dakota Kids, the group practices three times a month from January through April under the mentoring of coaches Dustin Jahraus and Jonas Lynch. Both have completed instructor training specific to the categories chosen for the shooting sports program as well as training required for youth development.

Nov 6, 2024 | ppioneer.com | Jan Johnson

Jeff “Big Daddy” Christman’s demolition derby career all began with an exclamation, “I could build it better and drive it better!”If you have ever had to put your money where your mouth is, you might say the rest is history. Christman’s commitment to the sport is demonstrated in all of his endeavors. A businessman of not one but five businesses, you have to wonder, where does he find time to compete? “You have to plan ahead, there aren’t any shortcuts in the sport of derbying,” Christman said.

Oct 25, 2024 | whyy.org | Barry Gordemer |Jan Johnson

The Martin & Co. guitar factory and museum houses a vast array of storied instruments, including vintage guitars and ukuleles dating back to 1834 and the company's origins in Germany.

Oct 25, 2024 | npr.org | Barry Gordemer |Jan Johnson

Another reason Pennsylvania is a swing state has nothing to do with the electionPutting the swing in a crucial swing state, most of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley cast ballots for Barack Obama. Years later, it switched to Donald Trump and then reversed itself again to assist President Biden's 2020 victory. But the region swings for another reason.

Aug 28, 2024 | ppioneer.com | Jan Johnson

“A man of ingenuity” could be used to describe a Herreid man, who has proven he is capable of developing a vision and turning it into a reality. Bob Thullner’s ability to use the resources around him that have seen better days and make it useful again might just fit the bill for this title. Bob and Helen Thullner live just north of Herreid along U.S. Highway 83. It’s not uncommon to see new projects happening at the Thullner farm.