Tigers fall to Maroons 55-0
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal PERRY, Okla. — The Newkirk Tigers hit the road to Perry Oct. 17 for their third district game of the season, but the Maroon proved to be stronger, defeating Newkirk 55-0. The game was held on a Thursday evening due to fall break on Friday. Although the…
Read MoreCommunity invited to Monsters on Main event
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Halloween is only a week away, and kids will soon be out hitting the streets for candy in bright or scary costumes. The night doesn’t have to begin at sundown, however, as the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce will hold the popular Monsters on Main Street…
Read MoreKildare School seeks bond for school improvements
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public School (NPS) has served generations of Kay County elementary and middle school students, many of whom eventually graduate to Newkirk Public Schools and Ponca City Public Schools. The sun continues to shine on the district today, as enrollment has increased, and is expected…
Read MoreHigh school students to raise food for needy
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Fall has arrived, and as the season slowly cools toward the winter months, many people will be in need of warm food during the coldest time of the year. To help them out, several Newkirk High School organizations are stepping in with an annual food…
Read MoreEverett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Ezra McHaffie runs the ball during the Tigers’ 28-6 loss against the Ulysses, Kan. Tigers Oct. 11. The Tigers travel to Perry tonight to take on the Maroons. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Voters approve Kay County Courthouse Annex
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Kay County went to the polls for a special election Oct. 8, and voiced their approval for a planned annex to the Kay County Courthouse and extension office, paving the way for a streamlining of the district court system and county operations. The measure passed…
Read MoreWoman hospitalized following rollover accident
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A woman was hospitalized at Alliance Health Ponce City following a rollover accident west of Kildare Oct. 7. The Newkirk Fire Department (NFD) was called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 11 about 4:30…
Read MoreCommunity comes out in support of amphitheater project
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The sun shone its bright rays upon the Newkirk community Oct. 12, and with a temperature in the upper 60s and a light wind, it was a perfect day to be outdoors enjoying the community. For many residents, that is exactly what they did, converging…
Read MoreKay County Democrats to meet
Press Release PONCA CITY — The Kay County Federation of Democratic Women will meet Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in Perkins Restaurant meeting room. The speaker will be Jana Harmons, president of the Oklahoma Federation of Democratic Women’s Club. Hamons is a mother, grandmother, wife, sister, community worker, activist and a survivor. She volunteers at…
Read MoreMORGAN to perform at Full Moon Concert finale October 13
Press Release TONKAWA — The season finale Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa on Sunday, Oct. 13 will feature the Stillwater-based band “MORGAN,” named after the lead singer Morgan Reynolds. Since 2011, “MORGAN” has been captivating audiences with uniquely powerful vocals, excellent musicians, multiple instruments and edgy, Americana songwriting. “Soul Tree,” an original song by Reynolds,…
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