Public Safety Center
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Public Safety Center is expected to be complete by April, and will greatly increase public safety throughout the community.
Read MoreKay County students named to NWOSU honor rolls
Press Release ALVA, Okla. — Fall semester honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) have been announced by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and include several students from Kay County communities. Those on the resident’s Honor Roll earned all As, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a minimum…
Read MoreCourthouse Santa Claus
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Santa Claus made a special trip to Newkirk Friday morning, Dec. 23 to celebrate Christmas with Kay County employees at the Administration. The kids received special gifts and had their pictures taken with the Jolly Old Elf, which was followed a buffet of finger foods enjoyed by all.
Read MoreTakedown Club sees successes at regional meets
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Takedown club placed at Choctaw (Okla.) Ironman Classic Dec. 10th. Congratulations to Jay Collins, fifth, Stetson Manuel, third and Aceyn Marr, fourth. The Newkirk Takedown Club represented at the Tonkawa Tournament Dec. 17. Congratulations to Bronson Marler and Landon Heskett, first place; Aceyn Marr, Jacob Brown, Keenan Mccammon, Kolt Babot,…
Read MoreSenior Center celebrates Christmas with community
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — December 16 was a blustery day in Newkirk, a taste of the upcoming winter season only a few days away. Senior Center patrons filed into the center, looking for a warm respite from the cold temperatures outside. Holiday music waved across the room, and in…
Read MoreSenior Center Christmas
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal NHS FFA students celebrated Christmas at Senior Center patrons Friday, Dec. 16, including donating special gift bags to those who participated in the event, which also included gamers and a potluck meal.
Read MoreTiger Playoffs
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers football team hit the road for Jones, Okla. Friday afternoon, Nov. 11 for the opening of the playoff season. The Tigers celebrated the event with a pep assembly at 1:30 p.m., which included plenty of games, activities, pep music and even performances by the youth mini…
Read MoreVeterans Bean Feed
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal U.S. veterans and their families, along with community supporters, filled Fellowship Hall at First Christian Church Friday morning, Veteran’s Day, for the annual ham and bean feed, which is sponsored by America Legion Auxiliary, Post 1201, Ponca City. The event is a popular event in the community, which includes…
Read MoreVeterans Honored
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public Schools honored area veterans Friday morning, Nov. 11 for the annual Veterans Day assembly, to thank them for their service. The school choir performed the National Anthem, as well as each Military branch’s song. Speaking at the assembly was Sgt. Brian Grant, Oklahoma Army National Guard. Veterans…
Read MoreNES Students of the Month
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Jacob Brown, left, and Jozie Pameticky were selected as the Newkirk Elementary October Students of the Month. Congratulations to both students.
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