Leadership Newkirk studies local business community
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The business community is part of the backbone of any small town like Newkirk, providing jobs and bringing people into the community from out of town. Many people don’t know what truly goes on behind the scenes however, only experiencing that business from the front…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Leadership Newkirk Class of 2022 met for their monthly meeting Dec. 14, and toured the local business community, including the Stagecoach Events Center, pictured. The class will meet next Jan. 18.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Amphitheater is nearing completion, and students from across Kay County are invited to participate in a special art contest for the facility, with winning designs placed near the Amphitheater.
Read MoreNPS under police surveillance following TikTok post
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Police Department patrolled Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) Friday morning following a viral post on the social media site TikTok Thursday, which encouraged students to threaten their schools with violence. NPS officials were aware of the situation, and posted on Facebook assurances to parents…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Youth wrestling organizations from around the region gathered at the Newkirk basketball gym Saturday, Dec. 18 for the Newkirk Takedown Club’s annual tournament. Some were local, like Newkirk and Ponca City, while others traveled from as far as Woodward, Okla. for the popular event.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A Christmas tree at the Senior Citizens Center is surrounded by special goodie bags from the NHS FFA chapter, during the Center’s annual Christmas potluck, held last Friday.
Read MoreColton, Free named NMS December Students of the Month
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk Middle School is pleased to announce Shylar Colton and Lilly Free as the December Students of the Month. Colton is the son of Shaleen Colton. He enjoys playing football and basketball and running track. He likes athletics because it is fun and good exercise. Colton has been recognized as Student…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Shylar Colton, left, and Lilly Free are the NMS Students of the Month for Decemeber.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Leadership Newkirk Class of 2022 met Tuesday, Dec. 14 to learn about Newkirk’s business community, and how they operate to make the community better for everyone. They also further discussed their class project, which involves installing new picnic tables in pavilions at Lion’s Park.
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal With the completion of U.S. Highway 77 north of Newkirk, volunteers have been busy erecting new welcome signsThe Newkirk FFA chapter has worked tediously over the past 18 months to create a new civic tree that will display all Newkirk civic organizations. FFA students on site to assist…
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