Peckham Basketball Team
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Peckham EagleBodie Jeffries made the ORES State Tournament Team, which was voted on by coaches. Jeffries is an eighth grader at Peckham School. He participates in 4-H and basketball.
Read MoreCapone seeks community change on city commission
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Bob Capone has become a familiar face in the community, whether that be standing behind the counter at Capone’s Hoagies with his wife, Faith, or hours volunteering with Newkirk Main Street (NMS). He has a deep passion for small towns like Newkirk, and now he…
Read MoreCity Commission Candidate
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Bob Capone is vying for the community’s vote for city commission, with the election to be held April 5.
Read MoreNES Student of the Month
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Tatiana Taplin, left, and Kaydence Moorhead were recognized as the Newkirk Elementary School Students of the Month for March.
Read MoreNES StuCo trip
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Students representing Newkirk Elementary School’s Student Council made a special trip to Oklahoma City recently to visit the State Capitol to visit with state leaders, including Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. John Pfeiffer. They also visited the legislative chambers, and got a keen look at how state government…
Read MoreCity commissioners discuss proposed sales tax, new ordinances
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk city commission gathered in the meeting room at Newkirk Public Library Monday evening, March 14, discussing public meetings for a proposed 1-cent sales tax and new fire protection ordinances. The commission recently passed a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase, which is planned to…
Read MoreSecond-half property payments due
Press Release The Kay County Treasurer’s office, would like to remind tax payers that the second half of their taxes is due before April 1 and that paying online with eCheck is fee-free at www.kaycounty.org. The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S. Main, Newkirk in the Kay County Administration Building next to the…
Read MoreKildare Bulldogs Basketball
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Thursday evening, March 3, the Kildare Bulldogs welcomed McCord for their first game in their new facility. First grade teacher Jana Lambring, center, tosses the game ball to start the evening. Lambring will be retiring this year after 34 years of teaching at Kildare.
Read MoreCowley College Signing
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk seniors Mattew Mayse, left, Kaylin Mills and Braylie Williams each signed scholarships to cheer and play basketball at Cowley College Thursday afternoon, March 3.
Read MoreNPS hosts state school board meeting
Press Release Thursday evening, March 3 was a special time at Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) as the facility played host to the Region 3 OSSBA (Oklahoma State School Board Association), welcoming school leaders to the commons for the event. It was the first time NPS hosted the event. Schools participating in the event including Billings,…
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