Everything Pumpkin
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kay County OHCE Extension Educator Brenda Medlock presented the September leader lesson, “Everything Pumpkin,” at the Newkirk Public Library Sept. 30.
Read MoreCulture Club Cleanup
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Members of the Newkirk High School Culture Club performed a community service project after school Thursday, Sept. 30 by picking up trash in front of the school. The Club will do several more service projects throughout the school year.
Read MoreCity-wide garage sale this Saturday
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk residents interested in cleaning out their homes have a chance to this Saturday, Oct. 9 with the city-wide garage sales. Residents must obtain a permit from the city office. “Permits are available for $10, and available for Saturday and Sunday, if they want,” said…
Read MoreKay County 4-H holding cinnamon roll fundraiser
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many school groups hold fundraisers for their respective organization, ranging from candy and cookies to beef sticks. The Kay County 4-H organization is holding one of their own, and is taking it a step forward by offering homemade cinnamon rolls in an effort to raise…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street scarecrow contest returns for 2021
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Autumn is already in the air, and many people are dusting off their fall decorations to celebrate the season. Those include many businesses along Downtown Main Street, as they are bringing out their scarecrows and other festive items for Newkirk Main Street’s (NMS) annual scarecrow…
Read MoreBlessing of the Pets
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Parishioners at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church braved the weather Saturday, Oct. 2 for the annual Blessing of the Pest program, and had several animals blessed. Saint Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of animals, and his Feast Day is Oct. 4.
Read MoreLeadership Newkirk
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Members of the Leadership Newkirk Class of 2022 met at the Senior Citizens Center Tuesday morning, Sept. 28 for the latest program. Members include both Newkirk and Ponca City residents who are interested in Newkirk and helping to make it a better community. Front row, from left, Dawn Brakey,…
Read MoreHomecoming Royalty
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk High School will celebrate the 2021 Football Homecoming coronation Thursday, Oct. 14. A pep assembly will be held in the new gym at noon, followed by the parade up Main Street at 1:30 p.m. The coronation will take place on the field at 6. The Tigers kickoff with…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street wins at state banquet
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal OKLAHOMA CITY — A lot has changed in Downtown Newkirk in recent years. New paint adorns many building fronts, bringing art and color to their facades, and a new Fitness Pathway is in development to bring outdoor activities Downtown. Newkirk Main Street has been instrumental in these…
Read MoreKay County Walk of Warriors dedicated
Press Release NEWKIRK — Military and community supporters joined together Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19 for a special ceremony at the Kay County War Memorial, in front of the Kay County Courthouse. The ceremony was a dedication of the Walk of Warriors, a tribute veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces who have risked…
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