Newkirk HS award assembly winners
The Newkirk High School Classroom Awards Assembly was held last week. Here are the students recognized. Academic Letters Seniors: Jordyn Carleton, Brinley Deibler, Lilly Free, Brooklynne Reyes, Leanne Robb, Claire Schieber Juniors: Kenton Bliss, Samilynn DeCosta, Braxton Forbeck, Adyn Free, Nicole Free, Emalee Garrison, Brinlee Harrelson, Jacob Holland, Hunter Horne, Madalyn Hutchason, Raylynn Kubik, Emma…
Read MoreWebsite, splash pad animal control updates
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Newkirk City Manager Jane Thomas said this week the city’s new website was still in progress. She still needs to complete training and there is no launch date until that is done. The current city website has no city manager’s report published more recently than Oct. 24 of last year.…
Read MoreMimi’s Kitchen set to open soon
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Gail Shafer spoke earlier this year about her new family restaurant coming to Newkirk at 116 W. Seventh St. the former location of Capone’s Hoagies. “Mimi’s Kitchen is more like comfort food, from homemade soups, sandwiches, pastas, potato salad, and loaded spuds, and all kinds of bakery goods,” Shafer said.…
Read MoreNHS seniors earn awards, scholarships
Press Release Several Newkirk High School seniors were presented with scholarships at an awards ceremony held on April 28. Valedictorian citations were presented to Jordyn Carleton, Brinley Deibler, Lilly Free, Brooklynne Reyes, and Claire Schieber. Jordyn Carleton was named an Oklahoma Academic Scholar. The McCormick Family Scholarship was presented to Grace Fleming. Highpoint Partners presented…
Read MoreStorm damage highlights city manager report
Newkirk City Manager Jane Thomas began her most recent report by speaking of the storm damage the city received near the end of April. “There were electric outages, two poles were broken off and lots of tree damage and lots of rain. All departments did their part — from weather watching and public notifications, restoring…
Read MoreSurvey solicits input on downtown
Staff Report Main Street Newkirk is conducting an online survey seeking community feedback on the downtown area. The nine-question form has both multiple choice and written questions, ranging from what are the biggest concerns about downtown, to what project should be prioritized if funding were limited to just one project. “We’re gathering community input about…
Read MoreCourthouse centennial celebration
Staff Report There will be a celebration for the centennial of the Kay County Courthouse at 11 a.m. Oct. 28. That will mark the date in 1926 when the then-new courthouse was dedicated. There will be a parade beginning at 11 a.m. that will go through downtown Newkirk. A centennial ceremony will then be held…
Read MoreNew law doubles recess time at schools
By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL Oklahoma Voice Minimum daily recess time is about to double in Oklahoma elementary schools. A newly enacted law will require 40 minutes of recess per day, up from 20 minutes, for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It will take effect for the 2026-27 school year. Children cheered from the…
Read MoreNewkirk FFA takes part in spring shootout
Press Release Last week, Newkirk FFA traveled to Connors State College to compete in the Spring Shootout, where students had the opportunity to compete in both archery and shotgun sports events alongside teams from across the state. Throughout the shoot, students rotated through multiple events, working through different courses and target presentations while gaining experience…
Read MoreNewkirk fireworks show is a go
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Plans to bring back a Fourth of July event for Newkirk are moving forward after funding was approved last month by the Newkirk City Commission. The event would be produced by Richard Hinthorn, who works for the Newkirk Fire Department, and held at the Newkirk Country Club. Hinthorn said he…
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