Kay County Courthouse renovations begin
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Kay County Courthouse rises four stories above the Government Square. A pinnacle of Downtown Newkirk, it is the center of operations for Kay County, and one of the largest and most imposing structures in the community. At nearly 100 years old, the building has…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County stairway leading to the upper floors is blocked on the first floor as the long-awaited renovation project has begun on the second and third floors.
Read MoreKay County Assessors filings due
Press Release NEWKIRK — Due to COVID-19, the Kay County Assessor’s office will no longer be going to each city to collect exemptions and assessment papers in an effort to continue to keep residents safe and healthy. All applications and personal property renditions are due March 15. Below is a brief description of each application…
Read MoreMasons benefit Bear Creek Fire Department
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KAW CITY — The Bear Creek Fire District (BCFD) works hard to protect residents in the Kaw City area, and after receiving a big financial boost from Masonic Lodge Number 88, they are able to increase response time for getting victims to aid. Masonic Lodge Number 88,…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Masons Lodge Number 88 recently donated a $5,000 gift to the Bear Creek Rural Fire Department for much-needed supplies to the new facility.
Read MoreKildare School renovations nearing completion
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public Schools’ gym has been noticeably silent this school year. What normally would have been an exciting basketball season has upended the school’s schedule for 2021 – 2022. That is soon changing, however, as the school’s renovation projects are nearing completion, and students and…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A new hardwood basketball court, complete with Bulldog mascot, will soon see home games at Kildare Public School, as the school renovation projects near completion.
Read MorePonca City ministry benefits Kildare, local organizations
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Ponca City Church’s Storehouse Ministry works tirelessly to benefit the community, from food pantries and meals to needed donations for regional entities. For the past six months, they have been able to make large, monthly donations to area groups with some more locally at Kildare…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Dale Henshaw, left, of Storehouse Ministries, Ponca City, makes monthly donations to many organizations, including Kildare School, to help the community. A stack of bottled water was donated Monday, Jan. 10. Also pictured is Superintendent Bruce Shelley.
Read MoreGentry, Watson named NHS Students of the Month
Press Release NEWKIRK—Newkirk High School is excited to recognize students that exemplify the Newkirk ideals and this month the faculty and staff have selected Maya Gentry and Chase Watson. Maya is the daughter of Michelle Gentry Pat and Roy Gentry. She is active in STEPP-UP, National Honor Society and Student Ambassadors. Her favorite subject in school is yearbook, because…
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