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Blackwell Forum scheduled for upcoming Tuesday

Thursday, March 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce's Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt and Chad Shepherd.There'll be limited... Read More.

Lease approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center in Blackwell

Friday, March 5 by Lyman James

Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved a lease with Grand Lake Mental Health Center to set up a mental health site at the former Red Cross Building on 13th and Ferguson.Grand Lake is currently seeking an appropriate property in Blackwell for a full-scale mental health urgent care and clinic.

No class for Blackwell Elementary School today due to water line repair

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools was notified Tuesday that the City of Blackwell will be shutting off the water line that supplies the elementary school today for an extended period of time to repair two leaks in the line.Without having water in the building tomorrow for a long period of time, the elementary students cannot have... Read More.

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.