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Newkirk Herald is a local news outlet focused on covering community life and civic affairs in and around Newkirk. Its editorial scope centers on providing residents with practical, locally relevant information rather than national or international coverage.
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DHS building ripe for wrecking ball (opens the original)
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Staff Report The old Oklahoma Department of Human Services building on South Street in Newkirk might get demolished after all. Kay County commissioners on Aug. 17 discussed the fate of the building owned by the court. Commissioner Richard Shanks said the county had twice advertised the building for sale but received no bids or interest. The commission last year was headed toward demolition until an asbestos issue slowed them down. The board in December voted unanimously to hire Asbestos Handlers
Resident seeking items for new fieldhouse (opens the original)
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By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor One local resident has plans to spruce up the interior of the newly-remodeled Newkirk Fieldhouse. Joanie Butler said she’s drawing inspiration from other concession stands she has seen while traveling for her children’s sporting events. “There have been a few that really stood out to me because of the history displayed inside,” Butler posted to social media. “Seeing those old uniforms, pictures, awards, equipment and memorabilia made you stop and appreciate everything t
Herald Journal to change ownership (opens the original)
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NHJ Staff The Newkirk Herald Journal is being acquired by Kay County Media, owners of the Ponca City News. The transition is taking place this week, with Kay County Media putting out its first issue as owners of the NHJ on Sept. 3. Winfield Publishing Company, now based in Arkansas City, Kan., has owned the NHJ since 1999, taking over from Bob Lobsinger. During that time, the company has strived to keep the newspaper an important source of local news and advertising in the face of big changes in
Oklahoma cattlemen criticize beef import (opens the original)
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By BARBARA HOBEROCK Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma ranchers are reeling following a decision by President Donald Trump to allow beef to be imported and sold 25% below market. The Republican announced he will allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs in the next 90 days in an effort to reduce costs for consumers. As of July, ground beef was selling at a 40-year record high average of $6.89 per pound, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Produce
Kay County Free Fair coming in September (opens the original)
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Press Release The Kay County Free Fair will begin on Sept 15 and conclude on Sept. 18 at the Kay County Fairgrounds in Blackwell. The fair has announced their musical line up. Things will kick off on Tuesday with the Blackwell High School Marching Band. Wednesday will bring in the NOC Roustabouts. Thursday will have the Imitators. Friday will have Justin Walker. Saturday will conclude with the Jason Boyd Band. These events begin at 7 p.m. nightly at the Kay County Fairgrounds in Blackwell. Other
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