Chase the Ace
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Janell Leaming was the April 9 winner of Newkirk Main Street’s Chase the Ace contest. Leaming drew the Ace of Diamonds, so the contest continues another week. The progressive jackpot is currently at $390. The next drawing will be April 16, and tickets are available at Newkirk Main…
Read MoreFFA Senior Degrees
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Ten Newkirk FFA seniors will be receiving their State FFA degrees at the annual State FFA Convention and Expo, to be held April 27 – 28. Shown from left are Timothy Mayse, Hailey Merhoff, Ethan Rhea, Wyatt Smith, Dalley Huster, Rachel St. Andrews, Haiden Huster, Tanner Cline, Koy Moman…
Read MoreGrace Memorial Chapel to keep Miller-Stahl Funeral Home open
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Miller-Stahl Funeral Home has been a mainstay of the Newkirk business community for more than 60 years, ever since the Stahl family relocated to Newkirk in the 1950s to operate their own funeral home. John and Pamela Miller are now retired after decades of of…
Read MoreMiller-Stahl Funeral Home Ribbon Cutting
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Chamber of Commerce held a special ribbon cutting for Miller-Stahl Funeral Home, and welcomed Grace Memorial Chapel, who will keep the facility open to the public.
Read MoreSouthWind Casino holding COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Press Release BRAMAN — Community members concerned about getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will have an opportunity Friday, April 9 when SouthWind Casino holds a vaccination clinic from 1 – 4 p.m. The vaccination clinic will be held at the COVID building, a red building at the bottom of the driveway at the SouthWind Casino Braman…
Read MoreDuke Energy Renewables announces commercial operation of i50-MW Frontier II wind farm
Press Release CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy announces the commercial operation of the largest windpower project in its fleet – the 350-megawatt (MW) Frontier Windpower II project in Kay County. The project is an expansion of the 200-MW Frontier Windpower project, operational since 2016. Together, Frontier I and II…
Read MoreFrontier Windpower II
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Several Frontier Windpower II wind turbines absorb the early spring sun northwest of Newkirk. Duke Energy Renewables has announced the completion of the project, with electricity to be purchased by AT&T and the Ball Corp.
Read MoreCommunity celebrates Senior Center reopening
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Newkirk Journal NEWKIRK — For a number of months, a line has formed outside the Newkirk Senior Citizens Center, a parade of vehicles as hungry patrons wait in line for a warm meal each Wednesday and Friday. March 31 was different, however, as both the parking lot and dining…
Read MoreSenior Center Reopens
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Senior Citizens Center welcomed the community Wednesday, March 31 for a special potluck lunch, as they reopened to the community for the first time since last November.Senior Center
Read MoreCity of Newkirk, Dearing House recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the city of Newkirk has joined hands with Dearing House, in Ponca City, to recognize child abuse and work toward its prevention. Mayor Brian Hobbs signed a proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month at the March 23 city…
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