Area News
Schneeberger finds her niche with decorated shoes, jewelry
By Everett Brazil The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Allison Schneeberger has long had a love of all things country. Growing up in a small town, she has immersed herself into the lifestyle, from the clothing, to raising cattle and showing them in 4-H and FFA. She also has a love of crafting and as…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Allison Schneeberger displays shoes and jewelry she has recently decorated, as part of a business venture she does to bring arts and crafts to the Newkirk community.
Read MoreChamber/Main Street Ribbon Cutting
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street and Chamber of Commerce representatives met at Cyborg Comics and Newkirk Mercantile Wednesday morning, March 1 for a special ribbon cutting and welcoming the new businesses to Downtown Newkirk. The businesses are owned by Will Cooper and Shannon Bryant.
Read MoreFour hospitalized following two vehicle crash
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Five victims were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon, March 1 after being involved in a two-car accident west of Kildare. The accident occurred at State Highway 11 and Union Street west of U.S. Highway 77. Ponca City dispatch called the Newkirk Fire Department (NFD) to the scene…
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Courtesy Photos for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk first responders treated patients at a two-car accident west of Kildare Wednesday afternoon, March 1.
Read MoreCriminal justice reform topic at Second Amendment meeting
Press Release TONKAWA — Ryan Haynie, of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs will speak NS take questions on criminal justice reform at the Kay/Noble Oklahoma Second Amendment Association this Tuesday. The event will be held at 6 p.m. March 14 at Mary’s Grill in Tonkawa. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come early and enjoy supper.…
Read MoreLTCA announces availability of funds for area organizations
Press Release ENID — The Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging announces the availability of Older Americans Act funds for legally formed public, private or not-for-profit organizations in the counties of Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble. Funding is available through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for…
Read MoreNewkirk FFA, 4-H Premium Sale lineup
Press Release BLACKWELL — Many Newkirk FFA and Go-Getters 4-H members joined Blackwell, Tonkawa and Ponca City members in the 2023 Premium Sale lineup. Wether Lambs Jacob Merhoff, Champion Southdown lamb, ninth place Ethan Vap, Champion Shropshire lamb, 12th place Lindsay Vap, second place Class Two Crossbred lamb, 16th place Cole Vap, second place Class…
Read MoreNewkirk youth shine at Local Livestock Show
Press Release The Kay County Farm Youth Center, in Downtown Newkirk, was filled with excitement Saturday, Feb. 18 as Newkirk FFA and Go-Getters 4-H members put their show animals on display in the annual Local Livestock Show. The Kay County Junior Livestock Show wrapped up yesterday, with the awards banquet following tomorrow night. Ewe Lamb…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk 4-H and FFA members hit the show ring Saturday morning, Feb. 18 for the annual Local Livestock Show, leading up to the Kay County Junior Livestock Show, which began Monday. During the show, four seniors were honored. Pictured from left are Mason Wathor, Payton St. Andrews, Ethan vap…
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