Phyllis Elaine Johnson
Phyllis Elaine Johnson (Bill and Mary’s Angel) of Ponca City, joined her mom, dad, brother and sister in heaven on Dec. 16, 2020 at the age of 56. Phyllis was born on Oct. 1, 1964 in Blackwell to Bill and Mary Johnson. The family moved to the Braman Farm in 1969 where she helped on…
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Ruby Louise Dyer
Ruby Louise (Luginbill) Dyer, longtime resident of Newkirk, died Dec. 28, 2020 at the age Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 79. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk with Pastor Susan Price officiating. Burial will follow at the Newkirk Cemetery,…
Read MoreChamber ‘Elfies’ make Angel Tree donation
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Women’s League’s Angel Tree project has wrapped up for the 2020 holiday season, with local supporters providing much-appreciated gifts to needy children in the community. The organization also got a monetary boost through the Chamber of Commerce, who donated funds through the organization’s…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Women’s League recently wrapped up their annual Angel Tree program at Equity Bank, an fundraiser to help the community. The tree was placed in the bank Nov. 17, and community supporters pulled tags off the branches to buy Christmas gifts for needy children in the community.
Read MoreNPL winter bingo returns
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The winter months have set in, and many people will be spending more time indoors to escape the cold. For those looking for indoor activities to do, the Newkirk Public Library (NPL) is announcing the return of the winter bingo activity for community members to…
Read MoreCity to receive funding for Safety Center
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Doug and Sandra Cline Trust recently committed funding to the city of Newkirk for a planned Public Safety Center, a new facility that will house both the fire and police department in what is expected to be a boost to public safety in the…
Read MoreChase the Ace
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Mary Austin is the seventh weekly winner for Newkirk Main Street’s Chase the Ace contest, drawing the Queen of Hearts for the weekly drawing. The progressive jackpot is now $147. The next drawing will be on Jan. 8, 2021. Tickets are available at Newkirk Main Street, Equity Bank,…
Read MoreSt. Francis Nativity
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church recently celebrated Christmas with the community Wednesday, Dec. 16 with a live Nativity scene. Members of the Faith Formation class portrayed the program, with community members either driving or walking by the scene to view the display. A small gift was presented…
Read MoreNewkirk, Ponca City win State Main Street awards
Press Release OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Main Street Center has announced the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. All finalists were honored during the 31st annual Main Street Awards Virtual Presentation on Dec. 15th Programs across the state competed in 20 award categories representing the “four points” of the Main Street Approach…
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