Darien Elijah Monhatwa
Heaven gained an angel on May 5, 2019. Darien Elijah Monhatwa, beloved son of Jeffery Monhatwa and Pearl Walton went to meet the creator following a motorcycle accident in Oklahoma City. Darien was born Oct. 11, 1999 at Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. From the time he was born he had a smile that was mischievous and could steal your…
Read MoreCross wins third at state history contest
Press Release NEWKIRK — History came to life September 2018, when several historic Newkirk citizens received special re-enactments, including Maude Gribble, portrayed by Kim Shafer Shanks. At the time, it was thought that she was the only Newkirk woman who served in the military during World War II. However, it was discovered that Agnes Wanko…
Read MoreSchool Board welcomes new faculty
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Public School Board of Education convened for a special meeting Tuesday evening, April 30 and voted to hire several new faculty members for the 2019-2020 school year. Faculty hired include Megan Karsten, Drew Faulkner, Brandie Choate and Lesley Engle. Karsten will serve as…
Read MoreRita Sue Anders
Rita Sue Anders, Newkirk resident, died early Friday morning, April 26, 2019 in Alliance Health Ponca City. She was 47. The daughter of Ira Gene Laney and Judy An (Cheever) Laney, Rita was born Aug. 4, 1971 in Marion, Kan. She grew up and received her education in Chace County, Kansas. Rita’s work history includes employment with…
Read MoreState enacts ban on vaping on school properties
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Vaping, also known as e-cigarettes, has recently become a problem within many schools in Oklahoma, leading the state legislature to pass a measure banning them on school property across the state in an effort to crack down on an activity that is considered dangerous for…
Read MoreCommunity rallies for Pathway Day
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The brilliant sunshine poured its rays across the Newkirk community Saturday morning, April 27. With a mild south breeze blowing through the town, it was a great day to be out – out walking and riding bicycles, out getting healthy. For many, that was exactly…
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