Overman announces Newkirk Library Winter Reading Bingo winners
PRess Release Newkirk Chamber of Commerce Chamber Buck Gift Certificates for $25 were given to Mary Austin, Carolyn Black, Caralee Boswell, Nancy Chaney, Linda Palmberg, Randy Palmberg, Janell Peace, Don Roy, Sue Roy, Charlotte Shiever, Suzanne Smith, Kurt Stebens, Bernita Wathor and Rebecca White. The Amazon Kindle winner with a complete Bingo Card was Odessa…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Story Walk has a new book for the to walk and read. Potato is excited for one day only in Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . . .POTATO PANTS!” by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller. Potato rushes over early, but just as he’s…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk High School recognized the Salutatorians and Valedictorians for the Class of 2023. Shown from left are Carly Ballagh, Annalaura Rowe, Brooke Backhaus, Kyson Vap, Ethan Vap, Bailey Backhaus and Caleb Free.
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk High School students gathered at the Marland Mansion Saturday night for the 2023 Prom ceremony. The evening began at the Kay County Amphitheater at 6 p.m., followed by the event at 8.
Read MoreNASA students publish children’s book
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many adult writers aspire to publish their life’s work, what is termed “the Great American Novel,” to put their name on a page in the literary community. A group of kindergarteners at Newkirk Elementary School (NES) has already reached that goal, however, as they have…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal NES NASA kindergarteners recently had their very own bpok published, dertailing their biggest loves in the world.
Read MoreNHS students promote healthy eating to peers
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many studies have shown how certain foods and beverages can impact one’s body and health, whether helping live an active lifestyle or causing one to feel slow and groggy. That is especially important for younger generations, who must cope with staying active in school. Several…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal LeAnn Vannoy, Coy Harrill, Taylor Bedore and Angele Bergman help fellow students learn the nutrition effects of certain food categories during Swap Up.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kera Beshirs and Torynn Smykil offer fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts to students as part of TSET’s Swap Up program, encouraging heathy eating among high school students.
Read MoreEarly voting starts
Press Release Early voting begins Thursday March 30 for voters in Kay County for municipal offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa, and voters in school districts in Kildare, Newkirk, Tonkawa and Ponca City will elect board members. Voters in the County Commissioner District Number Three will elect a commissioner on the same day.…
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