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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.

Blackwell Mayor Resigns

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

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

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

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

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

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.

Blackwell Youth Center opens on Saturday

Friday, September 4 by Lyman James

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.