Kay County administration announces move
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Kay County Administrative Offices and the Kay County Election Board will be moving to the new Kay County Administration building starting Feb. 16. The County Administrative offices consist of the Assessor, County Clerk, County Commission’s Court and the Treasurer’s office. These offices will be closed Feb. 16, with no…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Administration building will be open to the Public Feb. 17, following closure of the County Courthouse Feb. 16.
Read MoreCity proposes sales tax to address infrastructure needs
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — There are many infrastructure needs facing the Newkirk community, ranging from water and sewage to electrical and streets issues. The city is seeking to address those many problems in the long term and is placing a proposed 1 percent sales tax on the ballot to…
Read MoreHomecoming Pep Assembly
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The NHS gym was filled with activity Thursday afternoon, Jan. 27 as students, staff and the community celebrated the wrestling and basketball homecoming pep assembly. Included in the activities was plenty of cheering, band music and several NHS-wide games. The wrestling team celebrated Homecoming that evening, followed by basketball…
Read MoreKay County Extension announces move
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Kay County OSU Extension will be moving to the new Kay County OSU Extension building starting Feb.16. The office will be closed that day, with no phone or computer access. The goal is to open to the public on Feb 17, with the understanding that the office will still be…
Read MoreFFA Predator Hunt returning Feb. 12
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald a journal NEWKIRK — Coyotes have long been a problem for both livestock producers and homeowners, as they are known to prey on livestock and pets, especially with an overpopulation of the animals. Avid hunters and outdoorsmen are invited to help control the predator population as the Newkirk…
Read MoreBasketball Homecoming
John Holden/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers crowned Blake Johnstone and Kaylen Mills as Homecoming King and Queen during basketball Homecoming Friday evening, Jan. 28. Front row,from left, Crown Bearer Baylin Brandon and Flower Girl Addy Wells. Middle, Payton Banister, Delaney Colqhoun, Miranda Chace, Queen Kaylen Mills, Marissa Chace and Kyson…
Read MoreWrestling Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers wrestling team celebrated their Homecoming Coronation Thursday evening, Jan. 27, crowning Dakota Fiarris and Samantha Lee as Homecoming King and Queen. Front row, from left, Ayanna Williams, JaymeeWillett, Braylie Williams, Queen Samantha Lee, Karissa Young and Raylee Gardner. Back row, Brady Oldfield, Shaden Pankey, Brady Lavers,…
Read MoreTigers compete in Tuttle tournament
Press Release TUTTLE, Oka. — The Newkirk High School wrestling team competed in the Tuttle tournament this past weekend, finishing ninth in a very tough event. The Tigers were led by junior Josiah Owen, who finished fourth at 145 pounds. Junior Jace Thompson finished sixth at 152 pounds, and senior Luis Menchaca also finished sixth…
Read MoreTigers win Mounds Tournament
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal MOUNDS, Okla. — The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball teams both hit the road to Mounds, Okla. Jan. 20 – 23, and both returned home with tournament trophies, including a first place win for the Tigers. Tigers Head Coach Mark Huster is pleased with their success…
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