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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk FFA member Ethan Vap at the Kay County Junior Livestock Show Monday morning, Feb. 20. The week-long event ends Feb. 24 with the annual awards banquet.

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The famed Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts musical program entertained Newkirk middle school and high school students and staff with their production Wednesday afternoon, Feb.15. The program also includes non-music majors for those who want to participate.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal LaDonna Hale, center, was honored as the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Also pictured is NMS counselor Dustin Watters and Principal Wendy Terazzas.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Rachel Schneeberger, right, was recently honored as the 2022-2023 Newkirk Elementary Teacher of the Year. Also pictured is NES Principal Ashley Watters.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Go-Getters 4-H sewing club met Saturday morning, Feb. 11 at the Kay County Extension Center meeting room to make creative Valentine’s Day crafts.

Everett Brazil, III/The Ne The Newkirk Local Show is this Saturday, Feb. 18, followed by the Kay County Junior Livestock Show, Feb. 20 – 25 at the Kay County Fairgrounds in Blackwell.

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Last week, representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and employees from Rudy Construction as well as City Manager Ryan Smykil and Hannah Cross completed the final walkthrough for the Newkirk Pathway. Slopes were measured for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The paving contractor will be…