Thomas retires from civic service
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Jane Thomas has spent more than 30 years in dedicated service to the Newkirk community. A lifelong Newkirk resident, she has worked hard in various positions to make Newkirk a better place. That time has come to an end, however, as Thomas is retiring from…
Read MoreCourthouse Annex groundbreaking set for Aug. 11
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Kay County Board of Commissioners has announced a groundbreaking date for the long-awaited Courthouse Annex project, to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the Courthouse Square. County leaders are happy to see the project moving forward. “It’s a very exciting time…
Read MoreHermanson to portray Ed Korns at Charlie Adams day
Press Release NEWKIRK — Ed Korns was an early, influential Newkirk leader, as publisher of The Newkirk Republican newspaper, one of the earliest publications in Newkirk. The community has a chance to learn of his colorful life at Charlie Adams Day, Sept. 12 as Brian Hermanson portrays him as part of the Newkirk Storytellers. Korns…
Read MoreYard of the Week
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Bob Coffee was selected as the Newkirk Yard of the Week for July 17. The event is sponsored by Newkirk Women’s League.
Read MoreLeadership Newkirk Graduation
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Herald The Leadership Newkirk Class of 2020 met at the Newkirk Senior Citizens Center Tuesday, July 21 for the graduation ceremony, which included reminiscing monthly activities, including the installation handi-capped swings at Lions Park. The Class was the first Leadership Newkirk Class to do a community service project.…
Read MoreSchool Board to discuss reopening strategies for school year
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting this evening, July 23, at 7 p.m. in The Commons at Newkirk High School to discuss a proposed plan to reopen NPS for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting is open to the…
Read MoreKCHD providing back to school immunizations by appointment July 27 – July 31
Press Release PONCA CITY — Getting all of the recommended immunizations is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Whether it’s a baby starting at a new daycare facility, a toddler heading to preschool, a student going back to elementary, middle or high school or a college freshman…
Read MoreCounty properties to be offered for $1
Press Release NEWKIRK — Kay County Treasurer Christy Kennedy would like to make the public aware that the Treasurer’s office will be conducting a special Commissioner’s Sale at 9 a.m. in the treasurer’s office on Aug. 4. This sale is different from a regular Commissioner’s Sale because the county will be absorbing the cost of…
Read MoreWalker retires from NFD after serving community nearly 30 years
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Tim Walker has spent the past few decades in service to the Newkirk community as a paramedic and firefighter for the Newkirk Fire Department (NFD), which also included a term as Assistant Fire Chief, a position he has been happy to have filled. Walker has…
Read MoreHazmat leak addressed at water plant
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A chemical hazmat leak at the city of Newkirk’s water treatment plant Saturday night, July 11 could have been a threat to portions of the community, but actions taken by the Newkirk Fire Department (NFD) addressed the problem quickly before there were any risks to…
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