By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Children’s Christmas Shop has long been a part of Newkirk Main Street’s many activities for the community, helping children buy Christmas gifts during the holiday season and away from their parents’ eyes. The 2020 event has been yet another positive installment, despite being held…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public School (KPS) is looking to the future to continue educating area students, and with a $2 million bond, they are now upgrading the facility to improve the school with much-needed changes, which should increase educational opportunities at the school for many years to…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — The 2021 spring semester has commenced, and schools are still grappling with how to educate their students in the case of a global pandemic. Schools closed during the spring 2020 semester, but enacted strict protocols to protect students and staff and slow the spread of…

By Karen Dye The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) was founded in 1919 to support the mission of the American Legion. Following the formation of the American Legion, several existing women’s organizations wanted to become affiliated with the Legion. Instead of joining with a pre-existing group, the Legion decided to build a new organization from the…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — John and Pamela Miller and their families have left a deep impact on the Newkirk community. Operating Miller-Stahl Funeral Home, they have helped countless families in their darkest hour of grief. Now, after more than half a century, they are moving in a new direction…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk — The city of Newkirk has filed an eminent domain lawsuit regarding a property in the 100 Block of South Maple to make room for the planned Public Safety Center, but the property owners are fighting back, seeking a more suitable amount in the sale of…