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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Ponca City Federated Music Club kicked off the Second Saturday Series at the Kay County Amphitheater on June 11 with an amazing tribute to America full of patriotic songs. Scout troops 555 and 556 served as color guard with the Ukulele Club introducing songs about cities throughout…

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A large crowd gathered at the L.A. Cann Park Saturday morning, June 4 for Ponca City’s annual Herb and Garden Festival. Vendors and participants both came from across the region, with vendors including food trucks, garden plants and many other offerings. One booth was the OSU Master Gardener program,…

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A large group of students gathered at Newkirk Public Library June6, including Newkirk and Kildare summer school students, to kick off the Summer Reading Program at 10:30 a.m. where they learned about the ocean with “The Mad Scientist.” The program also includes lunch in the NPL Meeting Room. The…

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Senior Citizens Center was filled with activity Friday, June 3 as many health providers converged on the facility for the semi-annual health fair, allowing patrons to find needed information about senior health. The Newkirk Fire Department provided a grilled lunch, and several door prizes were awarded. Health providers…

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Ponca City Federated Music Club will perform at the Kay County Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11.

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk elementary and middle school students met at the elementary school Monday, May 23 for the return of Summer NASA, held Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – noon. The event goes through the end of the month.

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal First United Methodist Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church and Christ’s Church joined together May 23 – 26 for Vacation Bible School, where students enjoyed music, crafts and fellowship while learning about God. It was the first program since 2019.