Memorial Day
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk and Kay County recognized Memorial Day May 31, paying tribute to fallen service members in their dedication to freedom. Flags were placed on light posts downtown, as well as in front of the Kay County Courthouse, including the sidewalk leading up to the Kay County War Memorial. The…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Community supporters joined the VFW Auxiliary Thursday morning, May 27, as they gathered at Newkirk Cemetery and Washunga Cemetery to place flags on the graves of military veterans in honor of Memorial Day.
Read MoreKay County Extension welcomes Curry as intern
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Kansas native Brandon Curry has a passion for agriculture, a love he has had his entire life. Now, he is bringing that love to Kay County, as he is serving as an intern for the Kay County OSU Cooperative Extension office for the summer. The…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal OSU ag student Brandon Curry joins the Kay County Extension office this summer as an intern. Curry is considering a career in the Extension service.
Read MoreTripp makes needed donation to NPD
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Law enforcement officers make many types of calls, including domestic disturbances where children may need to be removed from their home. In many cases, they take very little with them except their clothes and a toy. One Blackwell OK-Okies 4-H member is changing that, as…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Blackwell Ok-Okies 4-H member Colton Tripp, left, recently made a donation of several comfort bags to the Newkirk Police Department for when children are removed from the home. Accepting the donation was Police Chief Nolan Tattershall.
Read MoreNHS announces spring honor rolls
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk High School is pleased to announce the spring 2021 semester Superintendent’s and Principal’s honor rolls. Students on the Superintendent’s honor rolls made all A’s in their course work, while those on the Principal’s honor rolls earned A’s and B’s Superintendent’s honor roll Bailey Backhaus, Brooke Backhaus, Kaitlyn Ball, Rebel Caldwell,…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street receives National accreditation
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk Main Street Inc. has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are…
Read MoreHorinek retiring as Go-Getters 4-H leader
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Theresa Horinek has dedicated many years of her life in service to the Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H Club, both as a member and club leader, and has seen three children graduate the program, with one more almost finished. She is now taking her 4-H activity in…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Theresa Horinek is stepping down as the Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H Club leader after 19 years of service. Assistant leader Lori Evans will take her place for the 2021-2022 club year.
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