Community Chest
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Community Chest made their annual donation to local organizations Thursday afternoon, April 20 to promote community activism. Shown from left are Karen Dye, Newkirk Community Chest; Marcina Overman, Newkirk Public Library; Brandon Tracey, Opportunity Center; Joe Anderson Newkirk Historical Society; James Carter, Northern Oklahoma Youth; Charlie Blair,…
Read MorePTC Clothing Drive
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Pioneer Technology Center SkillsUSA Chapter facilitated a pajama and book drive. The students leading the project were left to right Hope Henderson, Cosmetology, Evelyn Boren, Mechatronics, Madelin Newcomb, Marland’s Place and John Greiner, (Welding. Their goal was to donate warm sleepwear and nurturing books to support a…
Read MoreCommunity to find health resources at Senior Center health fair
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal The Senior Citizens Center is the heart of Newkirk’s elderly population, providing a safe place where they can meet together, share a meal and receive important healthcare information. This Friday, April 21, they will have a chance to meet with many of those organizations, as many health…
Read MoreKempenich stepping down as superintendent
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal Scott Kempenich has served the community’s education program for the past few years as Superintendent of Newkirk Public Schools (NPS), overseeing childhood education from pre-k to seniors. His time as superintendent has come to an end, and following the close of the 2022-2023 school year, he is…
Read MoreSt. Andrews, Calfy named NHS Students of the Month
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk High School (NHS) is excited to recognize students that exemplify the Newkirk ideals and this month the faculty and staff have selected Payton St. Andrews and Joseph Calfy as the April Students of the Month. St. Andrews is the daughter of Lacy and Brian St. Andrews. She is involved in…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Payton St. Andrews and Joseph Calfy are the NHS April Students of the Month.
Read MoreAnderson, Cobb elected to new terms
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk voters went to the polls April 4, and chose to retain Joe Anderson and Russell Cobb in their respective positions of city commission and Newkirk Public School Board of Education. Anderson and Cobb ran for a second term against new candidates Bill Wiggs and…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Sworn in
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Jeff Kregar, left, is sworn into office for Kay County Commission District Three by District Judge David Bandy Monday morning.
Read MoreGlow in the Dark Easter Eggs
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Young community members met at 10 a.m. April 8 for Newkirk Main Street’s fist Easter Egg Hunt. Older students met in front o the Kay County Administration Building that even for a glow in the Dark event. Both brought the community out to celebrate the Easter season as…
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Everett Brazil/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street held their first Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning, April 8 at 10 a.m. between the Hole in the Wall Park and Newkirk Public Library. The event was a resounding success, and many kids and families, some from Ponca City, participated to celebrate the Holiday with the newly-created…
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