Stories tagged with: Blackwell
Sooner SUCCESS Presentation Hosted by Kay Electric Co-Op June 19th in Blackwell for Those With Disabilities
Do you have a child or adult loved one who was diagnosed with ID(Intellectual Disability) Autism, Developmental Disability, etc.?If you do, you don’t want to miss the meeting on Thursday June 19th.Held at World Harvest church, a FREE meal will be served at 5pm before the Presentation of Benefits begins at 6pm.Deana Weant Wilson... Read More.
Blackwell police officer charged after allegations of excessive use of force while booking suspect
BLACKWELL, Okla. —A Blackwell police officer has been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for alleged excessive use of force during an inmate's booking.Bobby Giles allegedly slammed someone in handcuffs during the booking process. Blackwell Police Department officials said that they were made aware of it on April 21 and immediately placed him on... Read More.
PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships
Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.
Blackwell Tourism’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3
Blackwell Tourism's 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration event will be held on the Blackwell Fairgrounds, 800 South Main Street from 6-10pm on Saturday May 3.Free admission, food trucks, vendors and games for all ages along with amazing door prize drawings increase the crowd each year.Event DJ is Teo Arellano Garcia and brings the... Read More.
Legislative Breakfast in Blackwell
Join others for breakfast at Mary's Grill, March 28, 2025 at 7:30AM.Meet your state legislators, hear about legislative measures, and discuss their impacts on the community.
Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case
BLACKWELL, OK – On March 13, 2025, the Blackwell Fire Department and Blackwell Police Department responded to a structure fire at the House of Prayer Church, located at 900 S. 9th St. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The fire occurred in the building that houses both the worship center and a food bank that provides assistance... Read More.
Blackwell Railroad Bridge Fire Incident – Immediate Response Efforts
Monday afternoon, just before 3 PM, the Blackwell Industrial Authority/Oklahoma Department of Transportation was informed of a fire involving a railroad bridge north of Blackwell and that the Blackwell Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.The Land Rush Rail team is currently on-site, actively assessing the situation to ensure the safety and security of... Read More.
Blackwell Hometown Christmas Dec. 2
Hometown Christmas is just a few hours away.
Make plans to attend the lighted Christmas Parade followed by the tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa.
Parade begins at 6:30pm.
Tree lighting at 7:10 pm.
Register your parade entry at 580-363-4195 or email [email protected] Author: Ponca City Now
Blackwell FFA Raising Money for Texas Wildfire Relief- Purchase Shirt by 3/31
The Blackwell FFA is raising money for Texas wildfire relief! Purchase a tee shirt to help show your support. The Kay County FFA Chapters have banded together for various fundraisers to help those in Texas after the wildfires. Here's the link to purchase: Read More.
Candidate Filing Underway for Blackwell and Ponca City
Candidates interested in filing for municipal offices for the City of Blackwell and the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday December 4, 2023.
Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board December 4th , 5th and 6th,... Read More.
Blackwell Wrestling Club Holding Championship Ring Fundraiser
The Blackwell Wrestling Club is raising funds to buy championship rings for this year’s Blackwell High School wrestling team. This year, the team became the 2023 Oklahoma State Champions for 3A wrestling. The club will be selling their famous menu of loaded baked potatoes this Saturday, April 29th from 8 am to 4 pm... Read More.
