Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Jerry Bolia was the April 23 winner of Newkirk Main Street’s Chase the Ace contest, drawing the King of Hearts. The progressive jackpot is n ow at $414, and tickets are available at Newkirk Main Street, Equity Bank, Newkirk Tag Agency and Capone’s Hoagies.

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The baseball field at Lions Park has been completed, and the community is invited to a day of youth baseball Saturday, May 1, starting at 10 a.m.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Kim Shanks, left, Rick Scott and Holly Cline, Newkirk Main Street President, recently executed a contract with Rick Scott Construction to build the Kay County Amphitheater. A fundraising campaign was completed during the month of March, and generous donors from all over the country came together to celebrate…

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal A new Welcome to Newkirk sign greets motorists traveling through the community, as community supporters seek creative ways to bring new pride top Newkirk. A new sign will also be installed on the north end as well.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Doug Eisenhauer is the April 19 winner of Newkirk Main Street’s Chase the Ace contest. Eisenhauer drew the 7 of Spades, so the progressive jackpot is now at $401. Tickets are available at Newkirk Main Street, Equity Bank, Newkirk Tag Office and Capone’s Hoagies.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal PTC appointed new board member Debbie Leaming Tuesday, April 13, who was sworn-in at PTC’s monthly Board of Education meeting. She will fill the open seat vacated by Mary Rigdon, who retired recently from Zone 1.