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Blackwell Public Schools having Virtual Learning Day due to water issues

Friday, February 19 by Lyman James

Due to the recent issues with Blackwell water, Blackwell Public Schools will once again be going with virtual learning today. Blackwell City workers are continuing to work on the city's water issue from the recent winter storm.

City of Blackwell calls for voluntary boil for drinking water

Friday, February 19 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell Facebook page shared an update Friday morning stating that residents may be experiencing low water pressure this morning that is due to the slower process of cleaning and disinfecting during extreme cold temperatures.In an abundance of caution, the City of Blackwell is calling for a voluntary boil for drinking water... Read More.

Blackwell Rural Water Corporation gives rural water update

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

The following is from the Blackwell Rural Water Corp.*****RURAL WATER DISTRICT UPDATE***** Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 5:30 pmThe City of Blackwell is having a rash of leaks with these extreme temperatures and are requesting our help in conserving water through the weekend. We are in a catch 22 situation, running a trickle of water through... Read More.

Bodick and Husted win Ponca City and Blackwell elections

Wednesday, February 10 by Lyman James

Election results are in from Tuesday night. Robert Bodick wins Ponca City Commissioner Office 4 with 55.3% of the votes to defeat Terron Liles. Robert Husted won Blackwell City Council Ward 3 as he defeated Phillip Logan, Diane Spry and Josh Gillman.Posted below are the final results from OK Election Results:CITY OF BLACKWELL FOR... Read More.

One man in critical condition following Tuesday morning collision near Blackwell

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

BLACKWELL - Authorities responded to a personal injury collision that occurred at 8:11 a.m. Tuesday morning on State Highway 11, about 1/2 west of Blackwell and to the west of Interstate 35 in Kay County.Mathew Farney, 41, of Blackwell was driving a 2007 Ford pickup eastbound on State Highway 11 when he departed the... Read More.

Over one week left to register to vote for Blackwell and Ponca City municipal elections

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

Friday, January 15, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 9, 2021, Ponca City Municipal and Blackwell Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at... Read More.

Blackwell High School going virtual due to COVIID-19

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune and the Blackwell High School Facebook pages are reporting that Blackwell High School students will switch over to virtual learning starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, and going for the remainder of the semester.Both high school principals have been exposed to COVID-19. According to Blackwell Superintendent Shawn Haskins, none of the two principals... Read More.

Blackwell High School Currently With Five Active COVID-19 Cases

Wednesday, November 18 by Lyman James

Blackwell Journal Tribune is reporting that as of Tuesday, Blackwell Public Schools is currently feeling the COVID-19 pandemic as 25 high school students have been quarantined, believed to be on the BHS football team.One student tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday who was believed to be on the football team, and Blackwell Superintendent did... Read More.

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

Two area teams will not be playing high school football on Friday, Nov. 5.Blackwell's game at home against Oklahoma Christian Schools, and Newkirk's game at Perry are the two games cancelled. Blackwell and Newkirk both reported new COVID-19 cases within their schools this week.Newkirk is going with virtual classes this week due to 8... Read More.

Two Blackwell High School students test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools released an update Tuesday morning that two students at Blackwell High School have tested positive for COVID-19.BPS is currently working through their contact tracing protocol to notify any and all students who need to quarantine. All parents of the students that need to quarantine will be contacted by the school or... Read More.

Marquardt Named New Blackwell Mayor

Friday, October 16 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that after Blackwell Mayor Glenn Cox recently resigned from his position, Blackwell Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt has been appointed the new mayor.Other new positions assigned include Blackwell resident Julie Green who has been sworn in as as member of the Blackwell City Council.Green is filling Marquardt's seat, and council... Read More.

OSBI investigating embezzlement allegations by Blackwell Softball Treasurer

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office has requested the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigate allegations of embezzlement.Blackwell Journal Tribune reports that the acts were committed by the Treasurer of the Blackwell Softball Association, Kasey Cox. Kasey is the wife of Glenn Cox who resigned as Blackwell Mayor on Thursday.OSBI was requested... Read More.