Make Way for Safety Center
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Midwest Wrecking Co. Demolition has begun demolition on several structures in the 100 Block of South Maple to make room for the planned Newkirk Safety Center, which will house the Newkirk Fire and Police Department in one state-of-the-art facility.
Read MoreTigers, Lady Tigers compete at Regionals
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal ENID, Okla. — The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers track teams traveled to Chisholm High School April 30 for the Regional track meet, and several competitors are finding themselves representing Newkirk at the state meet tomorrow in Catoosa, Okla. Those headed to State following Regionals are Kaylen…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street, city partner to clean up community
Press Release NEWKIRK — In an effort to beautify the community, Newkirk Main Street has partnered with the city of Newkirk to sponsor this year’s annual Spring Clean Up Day. The event, planned from 10 a.m. to noon May 15, will include a hot dog lunch for participants, and free roll-off dumpsters on city property to allow…
Read MoreGov. Stitt with draws COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration
Press Release OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2021-11 to withdraw and rescind the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective Tuesday, May 4. In a video message, Gov. Stitt pointed out that Oklahoma’s seven-day average of new cases is down 94 percent from its peak and among the lowest per capita rates in…
Read MoreSenior Center resumes Memorial Flowers fundraiser
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Memorial Day is about a month away, and families will soon be placing flowers on their loved ones’ graves to honor their memories. Those families have an opportunity to purchase special floral arrangements through the Senior Center in the annual Memorial Flowers fundraiser, with proceeds…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Senior Center volunteers have once again begun working on the annual Memorial Flowers fundraiser, to craft special decorations for Memorial Day. The displays will go on sale May 14.
Read MoreLady Tigers finish track season victorious
By Coach Morgan Marks NEWKIRK — The Lady Tigers Middle School track team has recently wrapped up their season. The girls put in a ton of effort, and it paid off. At each of the meets that the teams attended, they brought home medals in several events. There were numerous personal records set, and broken,…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Middle School Lady Tigers recently wrapped up their 2021 season, and have earned manny medals and broken records along the way. Front row, from left, Brooklynne Reyes, Samilynn DeCosta, Claire Schieber, Nicole Free, Maddyson Mauzey, Alyssa Yandell, Raylynn Kubik, Karlie Sheik, Kambree Gardner, Brynna Yandell, Lilly…
Read MoreCulture Club and Stepp-Up
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street hosted the first county-wide Boots and Badges first responders competition at the Kay County Courthouse. The Braman Fire Department won first place in the event, and received a special trophy they took home with them. Newkirk Fire Department came in second. Shown are Braman firefighters Chris…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street hosted the first county-wide Boots and Badges first responders competition at the Kay County Courthouse. The Braman Fire Department won first place in the event, and received a special trophy they took home with them. Newkirk Fire Department came in second. Shown are Braman firefighters Chris…
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