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Playground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks' playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The walking trails at the Blackwell parks will remain open, and the City encourages walking and exercise, with the practice of safe social... Read More.

Blackwell Dentistry Limiting Service

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

Dr. Aaron Neale and Blackwell Dentistry have made a decision to limit services to emergency dental treatments until April 20th due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The staff will be performing treatments in emergency cases to help alleviate the burden that dental emergencies would place on local hospitals. All full time employees will continue to... Read More.

Blackwell Mayor Candidate Forum Looks To Not Have Public Session

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce is saying at this time, the Mayor Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 24 at Kay Electric Cooperative will NOT include a public session. However, PoncaPost was informed Monday afternoon that the Blackwell Chamber is looking to possibly have a Facebook livestream for the event instead. The Q&A will start... Read More.

Blackwell Man Facing Prison Time For Charges Of Sexual Assault Towards Children

Friday, March 6 by Lyman James

A Blackwell man entered a no contest plea on Thursday in the Kay County District Court for charges of sexual assault to children.Tommie Robert Shoemaker, 42, is facing one felony count of 1st degree rape, one felony count of rape by instrumentation and seven felony counts of lewd and/or indecent acts to a child... Read More.

Last Day To Register For Blackwell and Kildare Schools Election Is March 13

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

Friday, March 13, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, 2020 Blackwell School District I-45, and Kildare School District C-50 Elections, also the Blackwell Municipal, and Newkirk Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that... Read More.

Blackwell Police Arrest Woman Facing Felony Counts

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Police Department made an arrest on a woman at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.According to affidavits, Jessica Nicole Wood, 27, was arrested for two felony counts of child neglect which date back to 2018. As of Jan. 16, a plea docket has since been scheduled for Wood on Feb. 24, 2020. The bond... Read More.

Southbound I-35 Remains Narrowed Near Blackwell For Construction

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

Southbound I-35 from the rest area at mm 226 and State Highway 11 (mm 222) at Blackwell will remain narrowed down to one lane through January for ongoing bridge work over Doe Creek.Motorists travelling in the given area are advised to expect lane shifts, should plan for delays and use caution when in the... Read More.

Blackwell Woman Facing Assault And Battery Charges

Thursday, January 9 by Lyman James

BLACKWELL - A Blackwell woman is facing charges of domestic assault and battery with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.Tara Dawn Smith, 48, reportedly pointed a gun at children in the 1000 block of north 8th street in Blackwell. Affidavits report that Smith admitted to the altercation... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools Inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Public Schools is inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy into their Hall of FameFriday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kay Room in Blackwell. Cassidy, who graduated from Blackwell in 1964, who graduated from OU Medical in 1973, went on to expand his love of technology and engineering by developing interactive videodisks programs... Read More.

Blackwell Parents And Friend Charged For Baby Abuse

Wednesday, March 13 by Lyman James

Three Blackwell people are being charged with the abuse and neglect of three young children who are now in the care of DHS custody. According to KFOR-TV out of Oklahoma City, the investigation began after a 12-month-old child was found to have extensive bruising around its face.The parents John and Tami Rahlen are being... Read More.