Go-Getters recognized at 4-H banquet
Press Release BLACKWELL — Members of the Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H Club were recognized for their achievements at the annual Kay County 4-H Banquet Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Blackwell Expo Center. Lori Morton – PLO President Lori Evans – PLO President Elect Susan Rhea – Volunteer of the Year Medals Hannah Cross – Civic…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Members of the Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H Club were honored at the annual banquet Aug. 16.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Students cross the highway near NES Thursday afternoon, Aug. 12 after the first day of the school year. Campus officials reported a positive start to the year. Peckham School returned yesterday, and Kildare School started today.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kyson Vap rounds the bases during the Lady Tigers’ opening softball game of the season Monday, Aug. 98. The Lady Tigers beat the Alva Lady Goldbugs 10-0. The team is competing in the Cushing Lady Tigers through this Saturday, and welcome the Chisholm Lady Longhorns Monday, Aug. 16 at…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Several Newkirk youths beat the heat Thursday morning at the Library’s weekly Summer Reading Program. The students listened as Librarian Marcina Overman read “The Mermaid,” by Jan Barrett, then crafted their own special octopus, in keeping with a marine theme. The event continues through the end of the month.
Read MoreTask force takes down marijuana grower in Kaw City
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KAW CITY — A multi-law enforcement task force, which included the Kay County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and Eighth District Attorney Task Force, took down an illegal medical marijuana growth facility in Kaw City Thursday, July 29, resulting in the seizure of several million dollars worth of plants…
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Courtesy Photo for the Newkirk Herald Journal A multi-agency taskforce brought down an illegal medical marijuana growth facility in Kaw City July 29.
Read MoreHenson to portray Dephina Jenkins at Charlie Adams Day
Press Release NEWKIRK — Charlie Adams Day is only weeks away, and the Newkirk Historical Society and Newkirk Main Street are gearing up for the first event in two years. The Storytellers are also returning, and this year, Delphina Jenkins will be portrayed by Carol Henson. Delphina “Della” Mendenhall White Jenkins married William Miller Jenkins.…
Read MoreNFD to flush hydrant system
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk residents may see a brown shade to their drinking water for several days starting Aug. 23, as the NFD flushes their hydrant system in an effort to keep the system running, and remain in standing with the city’s insurance policy. The project will flush…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk kids met at the Library Thursday morning, July 29 for the weekly Summer Reading Program. Librarian Marcina Overman read a book to them, then they made their own cutline lions. The program continues through August.
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