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.
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Sex offender arrested in trailer park near Blackwell

A federal sex offender was arrested in Kay County recently after telling police that he had sex with a minor.KWTV in Oklahoma City reports that Phillip Erwin, 30, is being charged with 1st degree rape and harboring a runaway child. In the early morning hours of July 14, Erwin picked up the 15-year-old Del... Read More.

Blackwell man missing in Minnesota found safe

Following up from a news story yesterday, 26-year-old Guyston Courtney of Blackwell, who went missing near Woods Lake Park in southern Minnesota over the weekend, has been located according to the Fairbault County, Mn. Sheriff's Department. He was found in good condition according to family members.

Blackwell man reported missing in Minnesota

The Fairbault County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota is in search of a missing man that is from Blackwell, OK.A search continues for Guyston Courtney, 26, who was last seen on July at 4 p.m. side of Woods Lake Park and was walking away from the campground heading South. Woods Lake Park is located about... Read More.