Walk Of Warriors
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Walk of Warriors was dedicated with a special ribbon cutting Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19.
Read MoreMain Street Pumpkins
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The community came out in droves Saturday morning, Sept. 25 for Newkirk Main Street’s annual pumpkin fundraiser, where they could purchase pumpkins ranging in size from decorative mini pumpkins, pie and Jack-o-lanterns, as very large ones. There were also decorative gourds and other fall items. The Go-Getters 4-H Club…
Read MoreLibrary Anniversary
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public Library supporters gathered at the city commission meeting Monday evening at 6 as Mayor Dereck Cassady read a proclamation recognizing the library’s 101stanniversary Se.t 27. The festivities began Saturday evening with a movie in front of the library, and at 3 p.m. Monday with cake and punch,…
Read MoreCo-Ed Cheer
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The NHS co-ed cheer team is holding a fundraiser raffle for the team. The winning ticket will be drawn at Homecoming, Oct. 14.
Read MoreTiger Football
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers welcomed the Alva Goldbugs Friday evening, Sept. 24 for their second home football game of the season. Prior to the game, Senior football, cheer and band members gathered on the field for Senior Night. Shown, Daniel Harrelsonis knocked over by a Goldbug in the Tigers’ 50…
Read MoreLady Tiger Softball
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Bailey Backhaus makes is safely to first base during the Lady Tigers’ final home game of the season against the Woodland Lady Cougars. Newkirk won the game 2-0.
Read MoreSenior Night
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Friday evening, Sept. 24 was a special night as the NHS football, cheer and band seniors celebrated Senior Night in front of the families and community supporters. The football team would later welcome the Alva Goldbugs for the second home game of the season.
Read MoreKay County addressing COVID-19 concerns
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The COVID-19 Delta variant has been spreading across the United States, as well as within the Kay County and Oklahoma, leading to many hospitalizations, especially to unvaccinated populations. The Oklahoma and Kay County health communities are now working hard to spread awareness of the virus…
Read MoreKay County Walk of Warriors project progresses
Press Release NEWKIRK — Late last year, the Kay County Walk of Warriors project was revealed, which will honor all who have served this great nation in the Armed Forces. Newkirk’s Junior American Legion Auxiliary members Brylen Liberton and Hannah Cross along with the Newkirk American Legion Auxiliary have been working on the project since…
Read MoreWalk of Warriors
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Walk of Warriors will be dedicated Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
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