Shafer named Citizen of the Year
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Wally Shafer has spent nearly all of his life in Kay County, most of it in Newkirk. He raised his family in Newkirk, volunteered for many organizations in the community and held a career that took him from military service to more than 40 years…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Wally Shafer, center, was recognized as the Newkirk Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and Newkirk community for his effort in volunteering during the Chamber banquet Jan. 18. Shown from left are Kelly, Hannah and Kelle Cross, Wally and Jana Shafer and Kim and Jason…
Read MoreGrit and Grace Outdoors honored as Business of the Year
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Curtis Grace is standing behind the counter on a cold morning Jan. 20 at Grit and Grace Outdoors, a hunting, fishing and overall outdoor facility he owns with son, Jason. The walls and racks are lined with outdoor products for the public, some manufactured in…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Curtis, left, and Jason Grace, of Grit and Grace Outdoors, were honored as the Business of the Year during the Chamber’s annual banquet Jan. 18. Also pictured is Carrie Grace.
Read MoreChamber holds annual banquet
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Senior Citizens Center was lit up well into the evening Tuesday, Jan. 18. Business and community representatives from across the region, especially Kay County filled the many tables and enjoyed a meal in one another’s company as the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce celebrated their…
Read MoreCity to put sales tax on ballot
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk city commission met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, Jan. 24 and voted to pass the language for a proposed sales tax increase and place it on the ballot for voters to decide in April. The city passed a proposal for a…
Read MoreWrestling Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers wrestling program will celebrate the Homecoming Coronation this evening, following middle school match with the Morrison Wildcats. Front row, from left, Ayanna Williams (not pictured), Jaymee Willett, Samantha Lee, Karissa Young, Braylie Williams and Raylee Gardner. Back row, Brady Oldfield, Shaden Pankey, Dawson Guidry, Dakota Fiarris,…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball program will hold the Homecoming Coronation tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. The teams welcome the Pawhuska Huskies for the event. Front row, from left, Payton Banister, Delaney Colquhoun, Miranda Chace, Kaylen Mills, Marissa Chace and Kyson Vap. Back row, Cooper Wood, Teegin Washington,…
Read MoreAg Boosters to hold chicken noodle fundraiser
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The winter months have set in, and many families are turning to soups and stews to help keep warm against the chill outside. The Newkirk FFA & 4-H Ag Boosters want to help with the cold with the annual Drive Thru Chicken Noodle Dinner. The…
Read MoreNPS, city of Newkirk see rising Omicron impacts
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) and the city of Newkirk have seen a rise in COVID-19 Omicron cases and implications, leading both entities to temporarily alter operations to address the growing concern of new cases. NPS and the city both announced the operational changes Wednesday, Jan.…
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