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Brisco memorial service setThe memorial service for Blackwell wrestling legend Jack Brisco will be held Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 North Himes, Tampa, Florida 33614 according to Ok...
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Freeport to pay $54 million settlementFreeport-McMoRan has agreed to pay the city of Blackwell $54 million to settle a lawsuit filed against Freeport on Oct. 15, 2009.
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Golden-spike ceremonyLocals gathered Friday morning to welcome the reconstructed rail line north of Blackwell, which re-introduces rail activity to the area.
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DeWitt: 'Very difficult year' looms for state
Local legislators gathered Friday morning for the first Eggs & Issues legislative breakfast of the year.
Local legislators gathered Friday morning for the first Eggs & Issues legislative breakfast of the year.
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Coins for Compassion successfulThe Coins for Compassion campaign – spearheaded by MacKenzie and Mallory Davis – was a huge success.
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BHS Robotics team gears up for next competition
Only its second year into the exciting world of robotics, students in this group of Blackwell High School students are gearing up for their second competition in Oklahoma City.
Only its second year into the exciting world of robotics, students in this group of Blackwell High School students are gearing up for their second competition in Oklahoma City.
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School board puts pen to paper, discusses next year's potential cutsLooking ahead to a likely turbulent school year in 2010-2011, Blackwell school board members went through a list of potential cuts and how much they would save the district during Monday night’s m...
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Obituaries
Josephine Pearl Hampton
Josephine Pearl Hampton, formerly of Deer Creek, departed this life on Feb. 3, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 88 years.
Josephine Pearl Hampton, formerly of Deer Creek, departed this life on Feb. 3, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 88 years.
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Betty June Huffman
Betty June Huffman, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at her home in Ponca City. She was 75.
Betty June Huffman, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at her home in Ponca City. She was 75.
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Maxine Krenek
Maxine Krenek, 88, of Caldwell, Kan., was born July 18, 1921, and died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Caldwell.
Maxine Krenek, 88, of Caldwell, Kan., was born July 18, 1921, and died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Caldwell.
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Sports
Maroons suffer 54-30 loss at ninth-ranked ChisholmENID – The Blackwell Maroons basketball team suffered a 54-30 loss to the ninth-ranked Chisholm Longhorns on Tuesday night. Blackwell (2-15) committed 23 turnovers and shot just 30.3 percent fro...
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Lady Maroons drop clash with ChisholmENID – The Blackwell Lady Maroons’ basketball team dropped a 46-27 clash with the Chisholm Lady Longhorns on Tuesday night. Blackwell (1-16) shot just 28.6 percent from the floor and had a seaso...
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Blackwell wrestling legend diesServices have not been announced for Blackwell wrestling legend Jack Brisco, who passed away at the age of 68 on Monday.
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Father-Daughter Dance slideshow from Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Local legislators gathered Friday morning for the first Eggs & Issues legislative breakfast of the year.
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The world-traveling Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts will join with the Blackwell High School Vocal Music Department in a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 in the Blackwell High S...
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Blackwell High School recently announced its Block B honor roll lists.
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The memorial service for Blackwell wrestling legend Jack Brisco will be held Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 North Himes, Tampa, Florida 33614 according to Okl...
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Winter weather is moving this way again, and forecasters say it could dump as much as 9 inches of snow on Blackwell Monday and Tuesday.
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Kaw Lake
Lake level is 1.81 ft. below normal. Habitat conditions are poor, with most of the millet supply gone. Duck season closed. Goose numbers are fair. Birds are coming to the lake for w...
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No business like snow business... by joshnewton
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I've been up and out on the snow-packed streets in Blackwell since about 2:30 a.m. Friday. Even now as I'm watching the snow fall, I wish I had the time (or was brave enough) to cruise around to see the sites. I don't mind the streets - I just don't have a lot of trust in other drivers, espec... | 2 |