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Newkirk student seriously injured by semi in crosswalk

Staff Report A 16-year-old female student was struck by a semi in Newkirk, Okla. during the noon hour Monday. Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier said that the accident occurred at the intersection of South and Academy. “When we arrived, we found a 16-year-old female, a minor, underneath the semi,” he said. Longcrier said witnesses on…

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NES School Supplies

Pre-k 1 water bottle with name on it 4 boxes of 8-count large crayons 1 package of 8 washable markers, basic colors 1 set of 8 Crayola basic watercolor paints 4 Elmer’s Glue sticks 2 boxes of Kleenex 1 box of wet wipes, 2 boxes of Clorox wipes 4 folders with pockets; may be decorative…

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NMS Supply List

Sixth grade 1 3-in. binder with zipper (Trapper Keeper) 2 composition notebooks 1 spiral notebook 2 packages of red pens 2 packages of pencils 2 large erasers 1 package of loose-leaf notebook paper 1 pack of colored pencils 2 folders with brads – 1 blue, 1 green 1 Clorox wipe containers 2 boxes of Kleenex…

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UCO names Kay County students to honor rolls

 Press Release EDMOND, Okla. — The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. For the spring 2023 semester, 1,414 students were named to the President’s honor roll, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A”…

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Senior Center, LTCA to provide Extra Help clinic

Press Release The Long Term Care Authority (LTCA) of Enid Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to announce they are partnering with the Newkirk Senior Center to provide an Extra Help clinic to help seniors with Medicare programs and affording prescriptions for a healthy life. The event will be July 21 from 9 a.m. –…

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Two Rivers Propane

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Area residents who rely on propane tanks for their operations or recreation now have a new convenience, as Two Rivers Co-op has installed a new propane tank refill station, making it easier to use the fuel in day-to-day operations. The company also has them at the Arkansas City and…

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Kay County Amphitheater to welcome comedian Tavin Dillard

Press Release Back by popular demand, Tavin Dillard, nationally-known comedian, will be performing at the Kay County Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. The Kay County Amphitheater is located at Ninth and Main in Newkirk. Dillard has been turning out comedy videos on YouTube since 2006. In recent years, thanks to TikTok and…

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Summer Reading Program

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Several Newkirk youth gathered at the Newkirk Public Library Monday morning, July 17 for the weekly Summer Reading Program. After hearing “Good People Everywhere,” by Lynea Gillen and “Tomorrow I’ll be Kind,” by Jessica Hische the children decorated their door knob hangers with stars and lettering. The event is…

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