Start preparing spring gardens now
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK— Spring is in the air. The grass is turning green, and flowers are blossoming into a rainbow of vibrant colors. The temperatures are slowly warming toward summer, and people are on the move after a long period of hibernation during the cold winter months. It is…
Read MoreSenior Center receives food donations for hot meals
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many of the community’s senior citizens rely on the Senior Center each week for hot, nutritious meals during the week, as well as camaraderie with fellow residents. That has temporarily been put on hold, however, as all city facilities are on lockdown, including City Hall,…
Read MoreNPS alters nutrition program for student, faculty safety
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the community in a variety of ways, forcing some businesses to close temporarily and leading many community members to enact self-quarantine and social distancing measures to remain safe through the pandemic. All public schools in the state are also closed…
Read MoreKay County Extension still open for community despite lockdown
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Kay County Extension office has long been important to the community, offering activities for all ages through the 4-H and OHCE programs, as well as agricultural information for area producers and food and consumer science programs for homeowners. The office is currently on lockdown…
Read MoreKay County Health Department to provide curbside COVID-19 testing
Press Release PONCA CITY — The Kay County Health Department (KCHD) has announced curbside COVID-19 testing is currently underway by appointment only at the Kay County Health Department, 433 Fairview Ave., Ponca City, while supplies are available. The KCHD will also be conducting testing at the Blackwell facility, 1706 S. Main, Blackwell. That facility can…
Read MoreNPS to begin remote learning program April 6
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk Public schools (NPS) will be closed for the remainder of the school year to protect students, faculty and staff from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the school has now unveiled a new plan to allow students to continue distance learning through the duration of the…
Read MoreAd valorem tax second half due date April 30
Press Release NEWKIRK — Kay County Treasurer Christy Kennedy is informing the public to be aware of changes in the second half payment due date for ad valorem taxes. Per guidelines put in place by Gov. Kevin Stitt and State Auditor Cindy Byrd, the second half payment due date will be April 30. “To be…
Read MoreGov. Stitt’s Executive Order striking Newkirk
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recently unveiled a new, amended Executive Oder 2020-07 Tuesday afternoon, March 24, to help in the fight of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those new regulations called for restrictions on certain businesses in an effort to slow the spread of the disease. Those…
Read MoreCity to continue feeding seniors during lockdown
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Senior Citizens Center has long served as a haven for the community’s elderly citizens, a place to get out of the house and enjoy a meal in fellowship with each other, as well as a chance to participate in the many other activities…
Read MoreNFD suspects arson in recent grassfires
By Everett Brazil The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A series pf grassfires has been occurring north of Newkirk, near the stateline during the past few weeks, and the Newkirk Fire Department believes to be suspicious in nature and may be caused by arson. There has been about 12 to 15 fires in the area,…
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