Newkirk Library winter bingo begins
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The winter season has arrived, and many people will be closed up indoors to escape the cold air outside. One activity to keep busy while inside is reading, and the Newkirk Public Library (NPL) is encouraging that activity through the Winter Reading Bingo, with winners…
Read MoreNew retail businesses optimistic about New Year
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The world has entered a New Year with 2023, and many people are optimistically making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives, whether that be to eat healthier, be more active, read more books or find a new outlook on life. Many businesses also see…
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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 MorePublic Safety Center inches closer to completion
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A large steel structure has slowly been rising off the ground at Eighth and Maple, the frame of a new building that will house all of Newkirk’s first responder services in one facility to streamline emergency responses to the community. Once completed, the Public Safety…
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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…
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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.
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