Courtesy Photos Members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church gathered in the front of the church Friday morning, Oct. 4, for the annual Blessing of the Animals, on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of animals. Members brought their pets for a special blessing from Rev. Carson Krittenbrink. A blessing was also performed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City.
Go-Getters 4-H to receive prestigious award for veterans project
Press Release NEWKIRK — In April of this year, the Newkirk 4-H Go-Getters embarked on an exciting venture. They volunteered to be a pilot program known as the Pathfinders for the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame, working closely with Retired General Douglas Dollar from Stillwater, Okla. The purpose was to interview Newkirk veterans. Fourteen 4-H…
Read MoreMonsters on Main Street returns Halloween night
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — October has arrived, and the count is down to Halloween, only a few weeks away, when children will dress up in scary costumes and parade the streets for candy. The Chamber of Commerce is stepping for the children with the popular Monsters on Main Street…
Read MoreAmphitheater project plans fall festival
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The lawn south of the Kay County Courthouse has sat empty for the past few years, since the demolition of the former Newkirk High School. Part of that space will soon be filled, however, as the Kay County Amphitheater Committee has been approved for a…
Read MoreIn the Sept. 26 issue of The Newkirk Herald Journal, Kiley Mills was erroneously recognized as Homecoming Queen. It was actually Heaven Riddle. The Herald Journal regrets this mistake. Front row, from left, Hallie Riddle, Rita Baumgartner, Hailey Stone, Queen Heaven Riddle, Kiley Mills and Payton St. Andrews. Back row, Blake Johnston, Timothy Mayse, Garrett Stone, King Ryan Locke, Austin Peri and Daniel Harrelson.
Foster takes reins at Two Rivers Coop
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Wayne Foster has dedicated more than 10 years to Two Rivers Co-op as an agronomist, helping area producers in Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas find the best crop management solutions for their operations. That service as now been recognized as he has been promoted to…
Read MoreGrace tackles new role at bait shop
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Curtis Grace recently retired from more than 30 years with Two Rivers Coop, 18 of which he spent managing the Newkirk facility. For many, retirement is a final end to the work life, a chance to travel the country or spend time with family. Not…
Read MoreEverett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Football season has started, and this Friday evening marks the special Football Homecoming 2019 ceremony, prior to the Newkirk Tigers – Pawnee Black Bears game. Front row, from left, are queen candidates Payton St. Andrews, Hallie Riddle, Rita Baumgartner, Kiley Mills, Heaven Riddle and Hailey Stone. Back row, seniors Daniel Harrelson, Blake Johnston, Timothy Mayse, Ryan Lock, Austin Peri and Garret Stone.
Peckham principal suspended following accusations
Staff Reports PECKHAM — Peckham Public School Superintendent and Principal Gary Young is on administrative leave following the indefinite suspension of his teaching and administrative certificates, after allegations of sexual misconduct by numerous teachers and faculty members. The Oklahoma Department of Education (ODE) suspended his teaching certificate in August in the interest of student safety,…
Read MoreVictim injured in 2-vehicle accident
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A young woman was flown to a Tulsa hospital Thursday morning, Sept. 12, following a two-vehicle accident near 7 Clans Casino north of Newkirk. The Newkirk Fire Department (NFD) responded to the accident at about 9:45 a.m., along with the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and…
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