Downtown Revitalization
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The historic Cory building, located in the 100 Block of North Main, is one of several buildings being addressed by the city commission due to structural damage to the roof and upstairs floor. The city is putting plans in place to address structural damage across the district.
Read MoreOHCE Fun and Fundamental study bird tips
Press Release PECKHAM — The Fun & Fundamental Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) Club met at 10 a.m. Tues, Jan. 11 in the Peckham Christian Church Annex. President Frances Bohannon called meeting to order and led in flag salute. She gave devotion based on John 16:25-33, that in this world we will have tribulation, but…
Read MoreLeadership Newkirk holds fundraiser for park equipment
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Lions Park has seen many improvements recently, including the reopening of the baseball field, a resurfacing of the tennis courts and new handicapped swings, a project of the Leadership Newkirk Class of 2020 that allows activities for all children. The Class of 2022 is also…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Leadership Newkirk Class of 2022 held a special bake sale fundraiser at Apple Market Feb. 5 to raise funds for new tables at Lions Park. Shown from left are Scott Kempenich, Molly Kyler, Rusti Payne, Carolee Boswell, Staci Belair and Brook Jones.
Read MoreNewkirk FFA cattle handling team places second in state
By Makenna Morgan FFA Chapter Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY – Newkirk was one of the 10 teams from across the state of Oklahoma that competed in the 2021 American Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Handling Scholarship Contest, held at the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City Dec. 17, 2021. This year’s team members were Allison Schneeberger, Justin…
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Courtesy a photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk FFA chapter cattle handling team placed second in the state during the 2021 American Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Handling Scholarship Contest, held at the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City Dec. 17, 2021. Shown from left are team members were Allison Schneeberger, Justin Fast and…
Read MoreNewkirk celebrates local livestock show
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk 4-H and FFA students and their animal projects gathered at the Kay County Farm Youth Center in Newkirk Saturday morning, Feb. 5, coming together for the annual local livestock show, with many taking home awards for the effort they put into the program. Ewe Lamb show Matthew Mayse, Champion Hampshire…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk 4-H and FFA members gathered at the Youth Arena Feb. 5 for the annual Local Livestock Show.
Read MoreNewkirk local livestock show a success
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK— The Kay County Youth Farm Center was filled with activity Saturday, Feb. 5. Normally vacant during most of the year, there were many pickups and livestock trailers lining the streets in the blocks around the facility that day, as Newkirk 4-H and FFA members descended upon…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk FFA seniors Emmalee Kelly, second from left, and Matthew Mayse were honored at the Local Livestock Show, held Saturday, Feb. 5. The Kay County Junior Livestock Show begins Feb. 21.
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