FFA Camp
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk FFA members who attended the 2021 Alumni Leadership Camp were Carly Ballagh, left, Trenton Scott and Emalee Kelly.
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Chamber of Commerce recently honored NES teacher Marcie Stone, left, for Teacher Appreciation Week, which was held in May. In addition to a certificate, Stone also received $25 in Chamber Bucks. Also present was Chamber Secretary Glenna Blair.
Read MoreNewkirk community to feature business Pop-Up
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Locally-owned small businesses in Newkirk that are eager to reach potential customers will have a chance to connect with the area community in an upcoming Pop-Up event, to be held at the Kay County Courthouse Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.…
Read MoreFish Fry and Cornhole Tournament set for July 31
Press Release NEWKIRK — The annual Fish Fry and Cornhole Tournament is fast approaching, and is scheduled to be held Saturday, July 31 at the Newkirk Country Club, 3701 E. Dry Road. The Cornhole Tournament is limited to the first 32 teams that register. The fee is $30 if registered by July 30, and $40…
Read MoreKay County FSA County committee nominations due Aug. 2
Press Release NEWKIRK — Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 2 to nominate candidates to serve on the Kay County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepts nominations each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 2 deadline is…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Several kids made a trip to the Newkirk Public Library Thursday, July 1 for the weekly Reading Program. Librarian Marcina Overman read “Cuddles for Mommy,” by Ruby Brown and illustrated by Tina Macnaughton. They then made their own owl puppets. The Summer Reading Program will continue through August.
Read MoreThe 4th of July
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Courthouse Square was adorned with American Flags last weekend, as the United States celebrated Independence Day Sunday, July 4. Citizens shot off fireworks at the Newkirk Country Club, and some attended the display at Lake Ponca. The holiday was observed Monday, July 5 as the city…
Read MoreYard of the Week
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Wilma Loughridge is this week’s Yard of the Week. The event is sponsored by Newkirk Women’s League.
Read MoreFive arrested following human trafficking sting at 7 Clans First Council
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Five defendants were detained and arrested on prostitution charges at 7 Clans First Council Casino in a joint task force investigating human trafficking. Tammy Ranae Schmidt, Jessica Marie McPherson, Catrina Monique Profit, Adrian Osvaldo Ortiz and My Linh Nguyen are each facing charges of engaging…
Read MoreCommission tables dilapidation measure on Downtown building
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk city commissioners voted to table a measure to declare a Downtown building as dilapidated in the June 28 city commission hearing, and will revisit the measure at the July 12 meeting. The building, owned by Austin Gregory, has been on the agenda since the…
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