By Hannah Cross Special to The Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Health and wellness is on the mind of many Newkirk supporters, as they seek ways to get out of the house for a walk or jog in the beautiful spring weather. The Newkirk Fitness Pathway, currently a work in progress, has moved a step closer…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The food pantry and clothing closet at Newkirk House of Refuge Church provide an important need in the community, offering food and clothes to many of the most vulnerable who may not be able to afford it on their own. The ministry received a big…

The Newkirk High School Class of 2020 celebrated graduation Friday evening, May 22, starting with a parade from Lions Park West to the new basketball gym at the high school. The ceremony was later put up on YouTube.

American Flags line the sidewalk in front of the Kay County War Memorial, adjacent to the Kay County Courthouse. Americans across the country celebrated Memorial Day Monday, May 25 to honor those who sacrificed their lives for freedom, as well as the veterans of all branches.

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Road Construction is a highly-important role in the transportation sector, as workers seek to rehabilitee roads and bridges for the safety of the public. It is also highly dangerous, as many vehicles, from small cars to large semi-trucks, move through construction work zones each day,…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk Elementary School (NES) immortalized its legacy in 1993 when they buried a time capsule in front of the school, capturing what life was like in the 1990s. Buried on Sept. 16, 1993, it won’t be opened until Sept. 16, 2093, 100 years after it…