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Newkirk Takedown Club Girls Place At State

Friday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Takedown Club Girls team attended the third annual OKWA Girls State Champions on February 15-16 and returned home to Newkirk as State Runners Up. The wrestling members for the Lady Tigers were Teagan Morton, Ryelie Mangrum, Brittnee Hasselbring, Brinlea Weant and and Sierra Hasselbring. Not only was this the first state tournament for... Read More.

City Of Newkirk Receives Grant To Build New Path

Wednesday, March 6 by Lyman James

The plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path that would encompass most of Newkirk will receive part of $7.5 million in federal funds aimed to boost non-motorized travel in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the $7.5 million for 21 local projects in the Newkirk area as a part of the Transportation Alternatives... Read More.

Newkirk Plans For Amphitheater Are Good To Go

Tuesday, March 5 by Lyman James

The Kay County Commission gave the green light for a grass-roots effort to construct an amphitheater on the south lawn of the courthouse in Newkirk. The commission approved the measure unanimously during its regular meeting on Monday morning. Representatives of Newkirk Main Street and the Amphitheater's advisory board were present at the meeting. Project advocate... Read More.

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Newkirk Main Street To Hold Retail Meeting

Monday, March 4 by Lyman James

The city of Newkirk is filled with different retail establishments. From grocery and convenience stores to auto parts and farm and ranch establishments. Newkirk Main Street would like to enhance the retail atmosphere and with a new retail analysis to document, they are inviting the public to a special meeting to address retail at... Read More.

Newkirk Community To Voice Opinion On City Grant

Thursday, February 21 by Lyman James

The City of Newkirk is scheduled to have a special public hearing on this upcoming Monday and the public is invited to attend and give any inputs on an upcoming bond for city repairs. According to the Newkirk-Herald, the meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. in the Newkirk Public Library meeting room. The regular city... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools And High School Announces Teachers Of The Year

Tuesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools announced on Monday that Mr. Josh Faulkner is the 2018-2019 Teach of the Year. Faulkner is seen down below with his building principal, Mr. Jeff Wilson. Faulkner teaches Instrumental and General Music at the Newkirk Middle School. Mrs. Denys Mayse is the High School Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with... Read More.

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Status docket set for man involved in murder of Newkirk woman

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

36-year-old Brock Ryan Williams of Newkirk will appear for a status docket on Friday, Feb. 1 in the Kay County District Court for the first degree murder case of a Newkirk woman. Williams is being charged in the July 21 murder of 53-year-old Michelle Jolynn Gentry. Gentry was found dead after the Newkirk police discovered... Read More.

Newkirk First Baptist Church Indian Taco Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 30 by Lyman James

The Newkirk First Baptist Church is holding an Indian Taco Fundraiser. Orders MUST be placed by Wednesday, February 13 at noon. The tacos will be delivered on Friday, February 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indian Tacos can also be picked up during that same given time at the Newkirk First... Read More.

Faulkner Nominated As Newkirk Middle School Teacher Of The Year

Tuesday, January 8 by Lyman James

Newkirk Middle School recently announced the 2018-2019 NMS Teacher of the Year. The winning teacher is Mr. Joshua Faulkner. Faulkner is currently in his second year at teaching instrumental and generic music at Newkirk Middle School. According to the Newkirk K12 website, Mr. Faulkner is proud to be teaching in his community and... Read More.