County Commission Race
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Jason Shanks, second from left, is seeking re-election for Kay County Commissioner Two, which represents Newkirk on the Kay County Board of Commissioners. Shown from left are Johnson, Jason, Schafer, Kim and Bennett Shanks.
Read MoreShanks ready to serve second term as county commissioner
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Jason Shanks has served Newkirk on the Board of Commissioners for six years, helping to move the county forward in civic service. The Nov. 3 General Election is in just over a month, and he is seeking community votes to be able to continue to…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street announces fall activities
Press Release NEWKIRK — Fall is in the air, and many people are getting out of the house for the cooler temperatures. For those looking for activities in the community, Newkirk Main Street has plenty in store for early autumn, and are looking forward to working with everyone to make Newkirk a better place. Newkirk…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 case identified at NHS
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — There have been concerns in Newkirk about cases of COVID-19, as incidences recently spiked due to a youth sporting team increasing the number of cases to about 13 in recent weeks. While most of those cases have disappeared due to quarantine, many more students have…
Read MoreSuspicious gas leak investigated Downtown
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A portion of the 100 Block of North Main Street was closed off Monday afternoon, Sept. 28 following a call to the Newkirk Fire Department of the possibility of a gas leak. The call came in shortly after 12 p.m. after reports of a smell…
Read MoreLady Tigers JH Softball
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Lady Tigers junior high softball team finished their season Sept. 24, welcoming the Ponca City Lady Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. The varsity team finished on a positive note, going 10-8 for the 2020 season. Front row, from left, Alyssa Yandell, Nicole Free, Baylee Perry, Brinlea Weant, Claire…
Read MoreMiss Newkirk
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Samantha O’Brien is named Miss Newkirk for 2020. She was selected by Newkirk Women’s Club to represent Newkirk. O’Brien is a senior at Newkirk High School. She is active in Newkirk Co-Ed Cheer, Future Christian Athletes, Bleacher Creatures and she also was just named Newkirk Football Homecoming Queen…
Read MoreLibrary Winner – Teen Division
Riley Wilson won the Amazon Kindle in the teen division.
Read MoreLibrary Winner – Adult Division
Rebecca White received the Amazon Kindle in the adult division of the NPL’s summer reading program. White is congratulated by community volunteer Sue Roy.
Read MoreLibrary announces summer reading winners
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Public Library (NPL) has concluded their Summer Reading Bingo program, and is pleased to announce the winners of the program. Participants received a bingo card from the NPL at the beginning of the summer, and filled out the card with books they read in a variety of genres or…
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