NES Students of the Month
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Karsyn Holden and Taylen Horinek are the March Students of the Month for Newkirk Elementary School.
Read MoreGo-Getters Help
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Kay County Rural Water District Number Three held their annual meeting at Kildare School Saturday, March 11. Stagecoach Catering provided the meal and sides, with Go-Getters providing desserts. They also made desserts for all in attendance, and led in the Salute of the American Flag. Front row, from…
Read MoreCity moves forward with second Chestnut Street waterline replacement project
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — New construction has been seen along North Chestnut Street recently, with water lines lying on the front of the sidewalk as the city of Newkirk seeks to finish the replacement of the line for better flow of water for local residents. It is the second…
Read MoreWaterline Replacement
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Construction work has commenced on the second and last phase of the Chestnutt Street waterline project, to update the system for better water availability for the neighborhood.
Read MoreOklahoma Main Street announces award finalists
Press Release OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Main Street (OMS) Center announced today the finalists of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. All finalists will be recognized and the winners announced during the 33rd annual Main Street Awards Banquet, May 2, in Oklahoma City. Programs across the state competed in 23 award categories, including Newkirk…
Read MoreKildare Training
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kildare Public School teachers and staff had a special educational program Friday, March 10, with School Safety & Crises Preparedness Training, or PREPaRE. The staff learned many concepts on school safety, preparedness crisis prevention and mitigation. They also learned to adapt to the school’s size and integrating school and…
Read MoreSchneeberger finds her niche with decorated shoes, jewelry
By Everett Brazil The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Allison Schneeberger has long had a love of all things country. Growing up in a small town, she has immersed herself into the lifestyle, from the clothing, to raising cattle and showing them in 4-H and FFA. She also has a love of crafting and as…
Read MoreScheeberger Decorations
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Allison Schneeberger displays shoes and jewelry she has recently decorated, as part of a business venture she does to bring arts and crafts to the Newkirk community.
Read MoreMS Baseball Tournament
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers middle school baseball team started the season on a positive note last weekend, finishing third in the Mulhall tournament. The Tigers play the Tonkawa Buccaneers in Tonkawa tomorrow at 5 p.m.
Read MoreChamber/Main Street Ribbon Cutting
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street and Chamber of Commerce representatives met at Cyborg Comics and Newkirk Mercantile Wednesday morning, March 1 for a special ribbon cutting and welcoming the new businesses to Downtown Newkirk. The businesses are owned by Will Cooper and Shannon Bryant.
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