Grit & Grace Welcoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Newkirk Main Street representatives met at Grit & Grace Outdoors Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. to officially welcome them as part of the Newkirk business community. The business opened in October 2019. Shown from left are Holly Cline, Carrie Grace, Jason Grace, Curtis Grace, Newkirk Main Street Director Alyssa…
Read MoreMain Street Pumpkins
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County Courthouse lawn was abuzz with activity Saturday morning, Oct. 10 as community members came out in support of the Newkirk Main Street amphitheater project. About 8,000 pounds of pumpkins were available for the public, many of which were gone by 11. The organization earned about $5,000…
Read MoreNew positive COVID-19 test identified at NPS
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk Public Schools (NPS) has received another positive test for COVID-19, leading to the quarantine of several students for the second time in the past week. “We had one student test positive for COVID-19 over the weekend,” said NPS Superintendent Scott Kempenich. “We sent approximately…
Read MorePumpkin Fundraiser
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Main Street amphitheater committee will hold a pumpkin fundraiser at the Kay County Courthouse this Saturday at 10 a.m. until all the pumpkins are gone. The community is invited to attend. Shown are Bennett Shanks, Shafer Shanks, Midson Shanks and Paisley Shanks.
Read MoreNewkirk amphitheater committee to hold pumpkin fundraiser
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Downtown Newkirk is the heart of the community, and the Courthouse Square is seeing a revitalization, due to the construction of the Courthouse Annex and Extension buildings. Another plan is a new amphitheater, located adjacent to the new buildings, to bring more artistic performances the…
Read MoreMain Street Cleanup
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The 100 Block of North Main Street is a lot more welcoming, thanks to the efforts of more than a dozen volunteers who spent Saturday morning cleaning the sidewalks and flower beds.
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street revitalized by cleanup project
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The 100 Block of North Main Street in Newkirk is almost a different landscape, thanks to the cleaning efforts of a group of volunteers who spent Saturday morning, Oct. 3 giving the area a makeover. Newkirk Main Street Director Alyssa McCleery is thrilled with the…
Read MoreHouse of Refuge seeks donations for food bank
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk House of Refuge Church, located in North Main Street, serves as the primary food bank and clothing closet for the community, providing much-needed items to those who are struggling. The fall and winter months are hard on the community, especially due to flu…
Read MoreSmykil appointed City Manager
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Ryan Smykil began his role of city manager Monday, Sept 28, which also included his first city commission meeting. Sky fills the role following the departure of Jane Thomas.
Read MoreSmykil fills new role as Newkirk city manager
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Monday, Sept. 28 was a big day for Ryan Smykil and the city of Newkirk, as he walked into his new office at City Hall that morning to begin his new position as city manager. It is a role he has served in for many…
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