Redistricting to affect Kay County voters
Press Release NEWKIRK — Mandatory redistricting efforts have caused some precinct boundaries to change. As a result, some voters will be assigned to new polling places, Carol Leaming, Kay County Election Board Secretary announced. Precinct boundary lines must be evaluated every 10 years following the redistricting of congressional, legislative and county commissioner districts. Redistricting occurs following…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal R.J. Capone, left, was sworn in for City Commission Seat Two during the April 25 hearing. Also pictured is Mayor Dereck Cassady. Capone replaces retired Commissioner Jack Bagg, who had a special retirement reception after the April 11 hearing.
Read MoreCity-wide garage sales return May 7
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The spring season has arrived, leading many to look at their homes for a little ‘spring cleaning.’ Those residents have a chance to downsize their homes at the annual spring citywide garage sale, which will be held May 7. The event is held in conjunction…
Read MoreNMS to host Kay County Boots and Badges competition
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many communities host Boots and Badges activities, including Newkirk, Ponca City and Blackwell where fire, police and EMS personnel go head-to-head to see who is the toughest first responder organization in the community. First responders across Kay County are offered an opportunity to compete against…
Read MoreCommunity spirit on show at NMS banquet
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — It has been three years since Newkirk Main Street (NMS) has held their annual banquet. In those three years, 10 businesses have opened their doors to the community, and new facilities compliment the Kay County Courthouse Downtown. It has also been three decades since NMS…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk supporters gathered in the Senior Citizens Center Tuesday evening, April 19 for Newkirk Main Street’s annual banquet. The organization celebrated 30 years in 2022.
Read MoreBaseball Senior Night
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers baseball team held a special Senior Night celebration prior to the Woodlands Cougars game Monday evening, April 25 to celebrate Senior Dayton Mayse. Shown from left are John, Dayton and Audra Mayse.
Read MoreNPS to see building roof upgrades
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Two Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) buildings have faced roof problems in recent years, some due to leaks and condensation. Those problems will soon disappear, as the NPS Board of Education voted to move forward to fund repairs for the integrity of the structures. The NPS…
Read MoreFun and Fundamental discusses medical identity fraud
Press Release PECKHAM — The Fun and Fundamental Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) Club met Tuesday, April 12 in the Peckham Christian Church Annex. President Frances Bohannon called meeting to order and led the Flag Salute. Betty Glasgow gave the devotion, “Go Tell,” based on Exodus 13:8, which tells what the Lord has done for…
Read MoreSpring turkey season begins, but with fewer numbers
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The spring turkey season has begun, and hunters are entering the field to bag another catch to take home for dinner. The new season is different, however, as regulations have changed in the past year due to dwindling numbers of birds from a variety of…
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