Area News
Mom recounts daughter’s accident and aftermath
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Long-time Newkirk resident Isabella Rogers has been in St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa for over two weeks since the car accident that took part of her leg. Her mother, TiAta Dawn, started a gofundme.com campaign called Prayers and Aid for Isabella’s Healing Journey, which had raised $205 as of June…
Read MorePool Opens
The Newkirk Aquatic Facility had its opening day for the summer season June 4. Returning Pool Manager Kim Wilson said the first few days of the season have been “really good.” She said the nearly 90-year old pool had a recent paint job before it was filled for the summer. Admission is $3 and pool…
Read MoreWet weather slowing area harvest
Staff Report The wheat harvest in Oklahoma has been underway for nearly two weeks and as of Monday about 60% complete, according to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. A spokesperson at Two Rivers Coop in Newkirk on Monday said progress has been slower with the area harvest not going full speed. The wheat commission stated that…
Read MoreEarly voting in primary elections starts today
Staff Report Early voting begins today for voters in Kay County for Tuesday’s primary election. All voters have the option of voting early at their county election board, regardless of the reason. “You do not need an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the County Election Board or…
Read MoreFFA members volunteer at Special Olympics
News Release The Newkirk FFA Chapter recently traveled to Stillwater to volunteer at the Special Olympics Oklahoma basketball event, where members spent the day helping athletes, cheering on teams, and making meaningful connections with participants from across the state. FFA members assisted with scorekeeping, organizing games, helping athletes get to the correct courts, and encouraging…
Read MoreLemonade toward cheer gear
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Last week, 10-year old Newkirk resident Rykan Janzen started up his own lemonade stand to help earn the $300 to purchase cheer gear, which includes the uniform, practice uniform, jacket, shoes, and a mega phone. “It wasn’t just something he wanted to have handed to him,” his mother, Teresa Lucas,…
Read MoreWalkable community project celebrated Friday
Join the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce, Newkirk Main Street, and the City of Newkirk at 1 p.m. Friday for a ribbon cutting of the Newkirk Pathway, which encompasses new downtown streetscapes, intersection upgrades, and over 4 miles of new sidewalk through Newkirk. Meet at the stoplight (7th and Main) in downtown in front of the…
Read MoreTwo homicides shake Ponca City community
Staff Report Ponca City was rocked by two homicides that occurred over a three-day period last weekend, including the shooting death of a former state wrestling champion and man beaten to death in the street. The violence prompted a statement from the city’s mayor to assuage the community. The first incident occurred shortly after 1:30…
Read MoreFountain rehab to start soon
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor The 100-year old fountain in front of the Kay County Courthouse is set to begin renovation soon. It is currently enclosed with fencing. Garhett Rose, owner of Kaleidoscope Construction, is in charge of the project. “We’re hoping the weather will clear up soon enough and long enough to get some…
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Staff Report US 77 and South Street in Newkirk were closed for several hours May 20 when a semi-truck carrying wind turbine parts broke down. According to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, the oversized load required a crane to transfer the equipment. Traffic was diverted north on Plum and west on 12th to Pleasantview to…
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