Blackwell’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tonight

The Blackwell Tourism Board invites you out for the huge inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration this evening (Friday) from 6-10 PM at the Livestock building of the Blackwell Fairgrounds.Food, activities and fun for all ages is planned. Traditional games with prizes, Piñata fun, the limbo and a bounce house are some of the activities... Read More.

Blackwell’s 10th Annual Night of Lights is tonight!

Blackwell’s 10th Annual Night of Lights Christmas Parade is tonight starting at 6:30pm!  Following the parade, the Community Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the Blackwell Event Center at the fairgrounds.  Santa will be on hand there, too, passing out candy and visit with the kids. . This year, Blackwell High School’s Christmas... Read More.

Blackwell’s Tulip’s A Bloom Festival set for May 7

The 2022 Tulip’s A Bloom Festival is set for May 7 in downtown Blackwell.The event will start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.Music, food, games, petting zoo, treasure hunt, contests, and many more activities are planned.Art Students are needed for the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest. A winner will be selected by judges... Read More.
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Blackwell’s City Hall closed until January 24th

The City of Blackwell announced Monday that the City Hall will be closed until January 24th.For any assistance you can call the Utility Office at 363-7200 or Administrative Office at 363-7250.The payment options we have available are the Utility drop box, the Utility phone pay 866-330-9322 or you can log on and pay at... Read More.

Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.
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Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of GNC Concrete, a company based... Read More.

Blackwell’s Main Street to be resurfaced

The Blackwell Journal Tribune released information on Wednesday stating that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is set to repave Main Street from Chrysler avenue to Adobe Road (3 miles) starting Monday.The $2.5 million project includes a full resurfacing of Main Street and is expected to be finished in the fall. The project will be... Read More.
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Changes made to Blackwell’s homecoming activities

As COVID-19 continues to make an impact on social events, changes are being made regarding Blackwell High School's homecoming festivities this year.Blackwell Public Schools announced Thursday the following changes for when they honor the class years ending with 0 and 5.First, due to social distancing issues, BPS will not have the coffee in the... Read More.

Blackwell’s new Braum’s opens today

Today is the day that Blackwell's new Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store near I-35 opens for the public.Blackwell's older Braum's suffered significant damage from an electrical fire back in late June 2019. The new store features 6,000 square feet with seating for nearly 80 people, double drive-thru windows and an outdoor patio seating... Read More.