Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk High School is pleased to announce the winners of the Classroom Outstanding Excellence Awards 2020 for outstanding excellence in the classroom. Language Arts Spanish I: Owen Case and Emily Chrisman Spanish II: Anisa Layton and Nicole McKenzie English I: Sapphire Fields, Ethan Vap, Anthony Kreger, James Newman and Brenton Bliss…

Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk Middle School is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 Honor Roll. Sixth Grade Chance Brewington, Brinley Deibler, Lilly Free, Kyson Inman, Waely Kirchner, Katelynn Logan, Noellia Martinez, Parker Moore, Brooklynne Reyes, Leanne Robb, Chad Rogers, Claire Schieber, Brinlea Weant and Jericah Wood. Seventh Grade Breck Ailey, Joshua Anthony, Peyton Banister, Cassidy…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk High School graduation ceremonies have taken place Saturday mornings at Mark Branch Fieldhouse for many years as family and fellow students send the seniors off to a bright future, with much fanfare. Starting with the Class of 2020, ceremonies return to Friday evening, and…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal PONCA CITY — U.S. Highway 77 is a major route through Kay County, with numerous trucks and heavy equipment travelling between Newkirk and Ponca City daily. Several projects are set to make it a smoother route for all travelers, including a resurfacing of a portion of the…

Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk After School Academy (NASA) has seen enormous success since it launched in fall 2018, offering Newkirk elementary and middle school students a chance to continue learning after the school day has ended. Newkirk Public Schools has recently been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but NASA officials are pleased…

Press Release NEWKIRK  —After careful consideration of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, Newkirk Main Street is postponing the Annual Banquet indefinitely, leading the organization to adopt an alternative method of electing board members. “Your health and safety are our highest priority,” said Newkirk Main Street Director Alyssa McCleery. “Rescheduling the event will enable us to…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Kay County Board of Commissioners met for their weekly meeting Monday, May 11, and approved measures to start re-opening the Kay County Courthouse for business, while also working to keep Courthouse staff and community members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Courthouse was closed…

By Marie Trenary Special to The Herald Journal PECKHAM — Two sweet ladies living in the Peckham community have designated themselves as the “Bag Ladies.” Carolyn Kahle and Betty Glasgow decided to make the best during these challenging days. Every day, the two ladies put on their masks, grab a trash bag and walk every…