Blackwell Archives - Page 6 of 13

Commissioners approve resurfacing project for I-35 between Tonkawa and Blackwell

Friday, August 6 by Lyman James

At a meeting that was held Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission discussed updates, approvals and contracts to various projects across the state. The commission voted to approve the annual update to the five-year County Improvements for Roads and Bridges plan. The plan includes $540 million for reconstruction or rehabilitation of 272 county bridges and improvements... Read More.

Milling road work starting Monday on Main Street in Blackwell

Wednesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell reports that starting Monday, August 2, 2021, milling road work will begin from Padon to Doolin Ave. starting with the outside lanes. This will continue for 3 days, traffic cones will be in place and the road can still be used for travel. On Sunday, August 7, 2021, through August 9, 2021... Read More.

Planned power outage set for early Tuesday for sections of Blackwell

Monday, July 12 by Lyman James

A scheduled electric outage is planned for portions of Blackwell on Tuesday. The area of Southwest Boulevard to Hubbard and Main Street west to 3rd Street, also Main Street east to Urbana will be out of power between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. for Maintenance.

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Two Blackwell residents involved in accident near Vinita

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Two Blackwell residents were involved in a four-vehicle accident that took one life at 9:54 a.m. Friday morning east of Vinita in Craig County. The accident happened at the Highway 60 and Highway 82 junction. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Robert Noblett, 82, of Blackwell was driving a 2018 GMC Acadia and had one passenger,... Read More.

Planned power outage for areas in Blackwell

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be experiencing a controlled outage tomorrow from 4 - 6 a.m. in the area of Southwest Boulevard South to Hubbard; and Main Street west to 3rd and east to Urbana. This outage will be for maintenance work by Blackwell Public Power.

Construction to start today along Main Street in Blackwell

Monday, June 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is set to repave Main Street in Blackwell from Chrysler avenue to Adobe Road (3 miles) starting today. The $2.5 million project includes a full resurfacing of Main Street and is expected to be finished in the fall. The project will be lead by Evans & Associates of Ponca City. ... Read More.

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City of Blackwell hosting Main Street cleanup today

Wednesday, May 26 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be hosting a Main Street cleanup today, May 26, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. to beautify the downtown area for Memorial Day weekend! Help make Blackwell shine this summer! Trash bags and gloves will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to BYOB (bring your own brooms) and shovels, too.

City of Blackwell and Grand Lake Mental Health Center discuss new mental health facility

Friday, May 21 by Lyman James

Mayor Greenfield and the city administrative staff met today with Larry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Lake Mental Health Center (“GLMHC”). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the former Houston School location as the site of their proposed 24/7 mental health facility and crisis center. Approximately fifty (50) quality jobs will be created... Read More.

OK Freewheel Tour plans to make stop in Blackwell

Wednesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Oklahoma's Premier Road and Gravel Cross-State Bicycle Tour "OK Freewheel 2021" will take place June 6-12. The tour will begin in Vernon, TX before ending in Ark City, KS making Blackwell the last leg of this spectacular trip! Bikers will camp out in Blackwell. Other communities they'll camp in are Frederick, Medicine Park, Hinton, Kingfisher... Read More.

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Blackwell woman killed in trailer accident in Noble County

Sunday, May 16 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 1:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon on County Road 20, .25 miles south of Knob Hill, approximately 1 mile north of Lucien in Noble County. Patricia Rascon, 52, of Blackwell was opening a gate to exit private property. Rascon slipped on a cattle guard attached to the gate and fell in-between the... Read More.

OBN serves Search Warrant at unlicensed medical marijuana business in Blackwell

Monday, May 10 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a Search Warrant Thursday morning at an unlicensed medical marijuana business in Blackwell. "This medical marijuana business let their OMMA license expire last June and their OBN license expired in October. They continued to grow marijuana while making no effort to get into compliance with state law."---Mark Woodward, OBN... Read More.

Public hearing set for April 23 in Blackwell

Friday, April 16 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be holding a public hearing on Friday, April 23, at 9 a.m. inside City Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to invite citizens for input on making applications for a community development block grant through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The proposed project will be to make improvements to the... Read More.