By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Kera Beshirs has seen substantial success in her budding singing career. She has been selected to represent Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) three times on the Oklahoma All State Choir, including her first as a high school freshman. She is now looking to take that career…

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Faye Scott, Vice president of the Newkirk Crazy Quilters is with Shannon Bryant, the lucky winner of the Spider Web Quilt. Newkirk Crazy Quilters made this quilt as a fundraiser. The funds raised are used for program expenses and donations to several local charitable organizations at Christmas.  …

NEWKIRK — Press Release Newkirk High School (NHS) is excited to recognize students that exemplify the Newkirk ideals and this month the faculty and staff have selected Kaylen Mills and Owen Case. Mills is the daughter of Micah Mills, Dustin Mills and Sydney Mills and is involved in many activities and honors. These activities include softball, basketball, track, FCA, National Honor Society,…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — The field behind the Kildare Public School (KPS) playground is used for a variety of student activities, including football games and tag outside the classroom. Friday afternoon, Oct. 22, it was the Great Outdoors as the students learned many outdoor and survival skills in what…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A pickup left the roadway and crashed into a tree line Friday morning, Nov. 5 after the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Newkirk Fire Department received a call of an accident at Main and South streets shortly after 10 a.m., but were concerned…

Press Release TULSA, Okla. — FFA and 4-H students from across the state gathered in Tulsa Sept. 29 – Oct. 9 for the annual Tulsa State Fair, and many Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H members came home with ribbons recognizing their creative efforts. Ashlynn Hoover– Purple Pillowcase with ‘Ashlynn’ on Border, second place Bailee Schneeberger– Best Photo…