Newkirk 4-H officers meet
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H Club officer team met Monday evening, July 19 in the Kay County Courthouse to plan out the 2021-22 4-H year. There will be a variety of team building activities for the members, as well as public speakers to discuss a variety of topics, from communications and fire…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk G0-Geetters officer team met July 19 to plan out the coming 4-H year, front row, from left, Jacob Merhoff, Sami DeCosta, Jacie Schneeberger and Levi Kubik. Back row, Allison Schneeberger, Logan Rhea, Mariana Horinek and MaCaila Schneeberger. Not pictured are Karlie Sheik, Kristyn Flanery and Charli…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Coach Schieber and Coach Brisco took six Newkirk Tiger High School wrestlers to the Arkansas City Wrestling Camp July 9 – 10. The athletes were able to pick up some technique and instruction from Oklahoma State University Assistant Coach Chris Perry and OSU wrestler Luke Surber. The wrestlers…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Ike and Marybeth have the Yard of the Week for July 9. The event is sponsored by Newkirk Women’s League.
Read MoreNew book posted in StoryWalk
Press Release NEWKIRK — The StoryWalk has proven a popular attraction in Downtown Newkirk, allowing people to get out of the house and read a book while exercising. Residents are once again encouraged to take an early morning or late evening stroll as the Newkirk Public Library has installed a new children’s book along StoryWalk.…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A new children’s book, “The Couch Potato,” has been installed in the Newkirk StoryWalk Downtown for the community to enjoy.
Read MoreRhea honored for 4-H volunteerism
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Susan Rhea has logged many hours as a Newkirk Go-Getter 4-H volunteer, helping Club members see a brighter future through the organization. She has now been recognized for her service at the State 4-H level, as she has received two Volunteer of the Year awards.…
Read MoreDistrict Attorney, Court Clerk temporarily relocate to DHS building
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — New activity is taking place at the former DHS (Department of Human Services) building in southwest Newkirk, as the Kay County District Attorney’s office has vacated the Kay County Courthouse, and will soon be joined by the Kay County Court Clerk’s office in the coming…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County District Attorney’s Office and Court Clerk are in the process of relocating to the former DHS building in preparation of Courthouse renovations this fall.
Read MoreNewkirk FFA members attend Leadership Camp
Press Release WAGONER, Okla. — The Newkirk FFA chapter was represented at the 48thAnnual Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp at the Tulakogee Conference Center on Fort Gibson Lake, near Wagoner, Okla. More than 1,600 FFA members from more than 300 Oklahoma FFA chapters attended one of four three and one-half day sessions June 27 –…
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