Parking Lot Resurfacing
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Heavy equipment from Evans & Associates was recently seen applying a coat of asphalt on the parking lot by the softball and baseball fields. The new asphalt was provided by an area road construction project, and makes the surface much smoother then the previous surface.
Read MoreTiger Football
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers football team hit the field for the second of two preseason scrimmages in Fairland Aug. 28. The Tigers open the season against the Tonkawa Buccaneers for their first game tonight at 7 p.m. The football players, cheerleaders and band members will also celebrate Senior Night…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kaylen Mills slides safely into third base during the Lady Tigers’ 11-8 victory over Shidler Friday afternoon, Aug. 28. The Blackwell Lady Maroons welcome the Lady Tigers today at 4:30 p.ml. for their next district game.
Read MoreLady Tigers softball team receives K-UP grant
Press Release BLACKWELL — The Lady Tigers high school softball team is among five recipients of a K-UP grant, to be used to benefit the bleachers of the team. The K-UP Board met on Monday, July 20 to review the submitted grant applications, and out of the five applications received, the Board awarded grants to…
Read MoreYard of the Week
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Susan and Ken Horinek were selected as the Aug. 28 Yard of the Week. The event is sponsored by Newkirk Women’s League.
Read MoreKildare School reopens successfully, with COVID-19 plan in place
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public School (KPS) opened its doors for the new school year Thursday, Aug. 20 for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. In many ways, it was life as normal, as students brought their book bags and found their desks in their new classrooms.…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Rachel St. Andrews prepares to throw the ball during the Lady Tigers’ fast pitch softball game against the Hennessey Lady Eagles Monday afternoon, Aug. 24. The Lady Tigers beat the Lady Eagles 10 – 0 in the third inning. Newkirk welcomes the Shidler Lady Tigers at 3 p.m. this…
Read MoreNewkirk Main Street Board Member Honor
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Dawn Brakey, left, program leader for Leadership Newkirk Class of 2020, was honored by Newkirk Main Street for being the program Board Member of the Year Friday, Aug. 21.
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Leadership Newkirk Class of 2020 formally recognized the opening of the handi-capped swing at Lions Park Friday, Aug. 21. A sign with all members will be displayed at the site. The Class was the first community service project to be performed by Leadership Newkirk. Show from left are…
Read MoreTiger Paw Painting
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kyleigh Warren, left, and Taylor Bedore paint their own paw at the Tiger Paw Painting night.
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