Firefighters save barn during hay fire
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Area fire departments responded to a large hay bale fire Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22, and were able to save the barn structure from serious damage. Firefighters received a call of a fire about 12:40 p.m. in the 8000 Block of North Pecan, about one-half mile…
Read MoreSnow Prince – Princess
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Chamber of Commerce held their annual Snow Prince and Snow Princess pageant in the Kay County Courthouse Saturday evening, Dec. 5. Jayden Miller, left, and Ellie Mae Evens were crowned in the special ceremony. All contestants later road on a special float in the annual Newkirk Lighted…
Read MoreMethodist Nativity Program
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal First United Methodist Church is finishing preparations for a unique event, “A Special Place for You,” a live Nativity program to be held at the church, Seventh and Walnut, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 – 24. The event is produced by church families, and depicts the…
Read MoreTiger Wrestling
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tiger wrestling program welcomed wrestlers from across the state Saturday, Dec. 12 for the annual wrestling dual tournament, the first to be held in the new gym. Schools included Arkansas City, Blackwell, Choctaw, Bishop Kelley, Guthrie, Weatherford, Davis and Kingfisher, among many other schools. Pictured, Dawson Guidry…
Read MoreWalk of Warriors
Courtesy photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Hannah Cross, left, and Brylen Liberton share about the Kay County Walk of Warriors to VFW Post #1254. This project is to honor all veterans so this opportunity to share the project with those who have served was very special.
Read MoreKay County Walk of Warriors Project continues
Press Release NEWKIRK — Veterans across Kay County have been honored for their service in a variety of ways, whether that be with the Kay County war Memorial at the Courthouse, or school programs held annually on Veterans Day. Veterans now have a new, unique chance to be recognized with the Kay County Walk of…
Read MoreFrontier II wind farm nearing completion
Press Release NEWKIRK — Large wind turbines and electrical power lines have been slowly rising out of the Kay County prairie since last spring, promising to create much-needed electricity with the help of the Oklahoma wind. That project in now nearing completion, with much of the final turbine construction focusing on the Newkirk area. On…
Read MoreWind Farm Construction
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A wind turbine rises out of a field between Newkirk and Kildare, as part of the Duke Energy Renewables Frontier II Wind Farm, under construction around these communities. Construction is expected to finish in early 2021.
Read MoreBasketball Senior Night
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball teams welcomed the Hennessey Eagle Friday, Dec. 4 to start the 2020-2021 season. It was also Senior Night, and fans and community supporters honored the senior players for the efforts on the court.
Read MoreFUMC Lunch
Everett a Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal First United Methodist Church held their annual turkey dinner and bake sale Friday, Dec. 4 at the church. Many baked goods were offered for purchase, including cookies and brownies, and lunches were offered consisting of turkey, dressing, green beans and dessert, with all proceeds going support the Women’s…
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