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OSDH issues guidelines as elective surgical procedures can resume in Oklahoma today

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

In preparation for elective surgeries resuming in Oklahoma today, April 24, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) today issued the following guidelines for elective surgery centers and hospitals.For testing, elective surgery centers and hospitals must administer COVID-19 tests in partnership with private labs to test all patients prior to surgery. Patients should receive a negative COVID-19... Read More.

Personal care businesses can re-open today in Oklahoma

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Personal care businesses CAN reopen, including hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas, and dog groomers. This follows a press conference Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt held on Wednesday.Phase OneUnder Phase One, Oklahoma should continue to follow Safer-At Home guidelines, social distancing, and avoid social gatherings in groups or facilities.Nonessential... Read More.

Red Cross blood drive in Blackwell today

Tuesday, April 14 by Lyman James

The American Red Cross is having a blood drive today, April 14, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Blackwell Fairgrounds & Events Center at 800 S. Main St. in Blackwell.Give the gift of life during this time when blood is needed!Whole Blood Donation Donation frequency: Every 56 days* You must be in good health... Read More.

Today is Census Day – and YOU Count!

Wednesday, April 1 by Lyman James

Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is count in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. Your participation helps insure maximum local allocation of public funds by state, local and federal lawmakers to communities for public services and infrastructure like hospitals, emergency services, schools and bridges each year over the... Read More.

Closings, Cancellations & Postponements Today

Wednesday, February 5 by Lyman James

Have a closing, cancellation or delay to report? Fill out the form at the bottom of the page.Due to winter weather, these are closings for Tuesday, Oct. 27:OKLAHOMAPioneer Technology Center - No in-person classes. Virtual Day for Tuesday. Ponca City Public Schools - No in-person classes. Virtual Day for Tuesday. Billings Public Schools - No... Read More.

Today is final day to apply for February elections

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

Friday, January 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 11, 2020, Newkirk School District I-125 Special Bond Election and the Tonkawa Municipal Special Election in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States... Read More.

Blackwell Kid’s Cafe Starting Today

Wednesday, February 20 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Public Library will host a Kid's Cafe starting today, Wednesday. Dinner will be served Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and with snacks being served from 5:30 p.m. until close. This program is for ages 0-18. Organizers said they don't have menus yet, but plan to have them posted... Read More.