Furry Friend Storytime
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Hannah Cross, right, discusses dog training practices with her dog, Pepper, during Furry Friend Storytime at Newkirk Public Library Oct. 16. The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society and Kay-9 Kennel Club also assisted in the program, which is hoped to be continued in the future.
Read MoreCommunity National Bank Welcoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street representatives met at Community Nation Bank at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 to welcome them as part of the Newkirk business community. The bank opened the branch last winter. Shown from left are Holly Cline, Newkirk Main Street Director Alyssa McCleery, Jordan Powell, Shaddia Adwan, Branch…
Read MoreLandon Hammon Parade
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A line of cars passed by the home of Landon Hammon on East Sixth Street Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, to honor the student on his 6thbirthday. Hammon recently lost sight in his left eye from a tragic accident on the playground, and the community is coming out in support…
Read MoreTiger basketball, wrestling to return to Mark Branch Fieldhouse
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Tiger and Lady Tiger basketball and wrestling seasons are only a few weeks away, and they will be hitting the court in Mark Branch Fieldhouse for the start of the season until the new gym has been completed. “The new gym will be…
Read MoreNPS School Board amends COVID-19 plan
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) Board of Education (BOE) convened for their monthly meeting Oct. 12, and took action to amend their Return to Learn plan in light of contract tracing of recent cases at the school. A 16-person panel convened in July to draft…
Read MoreLeadership Newkirk now accepting applications for 2021-2022
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Leadership Newkirk has served the community for the past few years, educating potential leaders on the functions of the community. Representatives from the program are saddened to announce that the 2020 – 2021 program has been postponed until 2021, for the safety of the students…
Read MoreNHS holding food drive for community
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The winter months are slowly approaching, and many needy families can have trouble heating their homes against the cold while also trying to put food on the table. Members of the Newkirk High School Culture Club and National Honor Society are stepping in to help…
Read MoreFFA COLT Conference
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk FFA officers recently attended COLT Conference in Enid, Okla. Sept. 29. Front row, Tate Ott, Lomega, northwest area vice president, Rachel St. Andrews and Koda Oller, Garber, state secretary. Back row, Dalley Huster, Emalee Kelly, Ethan Rhea, Haley Merhoff, Wyatt Smith and Bailey Platt.
Read MoreNFD performs AirEvac training at Courthouse
By Everett Brazil, III THE Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk community experienced a sight refcently as an AirEvac medical helicopter landed in the parking lot of the Kay County Courthouse. The landing had nothing to do with a serious injury or illness, however, as it was a training session for the Newkirk Fore…
Read MoreAirEvac Training
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal An AirEvac medical helicopter landed recently at the Kay County Courthouse, offering the Newkirk Fire Department and EMS annual safety training for when they are called to the scene.
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