Two Blackwell High School students test positive for COVID-19

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

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

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.
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Blackwell Mayor Resigns

After winning the election for Blackwell City Mayor in June, Mayor Glenn Cox resigned as of Thursday.According to the Blackwell Journal Tribune, the reason for resigning was due to health issues. Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt will now take over as acting Mayor for the City of Blackwell.Cox says that he has suffered health issues... Read More.

Extras needed in Blackwell for documentary feature

The City of Blackwell announced on Facebook that they are teaming up with Ponca City's Speak Now Productions for a documentary feature, and they need YOUR help to recreate a scene from Blackwell's 4th of July Parade.Around 20-30 extras are needed at the Top of Oklahoma Museum on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.... Read More.

Voter Registration today in Blackwell

As Election Day is right around the corner in early November, a Voter Registration is taking place from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. today at the southwest corner of Main and Doolin in Blackwell, right across the street from Valero.If you'd like to find out more information, please call (405)990-6170.
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Blackwell Youth Center opens on Saturday

The Blackwell Youth Center will reopen on Saturday with social distancing rules in place.The center will open for elementary aged kids on Saturday afternoons. Older students can drop in on Friday evenings on “away-game weeks”, and each Saturday night from 7 ‘til 10. Only 30 kids will be allowed in at one time, and... Read More.

Class of Leadership Blackwell 2020 cancelled

During early Fall is when to normally expect to see notices about the upcoming Class of Leadership Blackwell. Unfortunately, that's not the case for this year.Due to precautions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to forego the Leadership Blackwell program for the 2020-21 school year.The... Read More.
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Blackwell Public Library receives “Spirit Award”

The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce recently gave the first "Spirit Award" to the Blackwell Public Library staff as seen in the attached photo provided by the library.The presentation was held on Wednesday, August 19. The Chamber says the library has made a significant impact on the lives of local children through their “Grab & Go... Read More.

Blackwell Elementary having Move-In Night & Meet The Teachers

The 2020-21 school year is right around the corner for Blackwell Elementary School, and students will have time to move in their supplies and meet their teachers.5th grade students are allowed this evening, August 13. Last names starting with the letters A-M can arrive at 4 p.m., and last names starting with the letters... Read More.