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Blackwell Police Department tactical team executed a search warrant at the residence of Michael Patrick Murphy, II, 30, Saturday night, were they reportedly discovered marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription medications and drug paraphernalia. Murphy arrested on drug possession, intent
Michael Patrick Murphy II, 30, Blackwell, was arrested Saturday night on charges of conspiracy to deliver marijuana after former conviction of a felony, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 200 feet of a park (Legion Park), possession of methamphetamine, possession of prescription drugs without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to information from the Blackwell Police Department, Murphy was stopped in his vehicle at Fifth Street and Oklahoma Avenue at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday. Officers reportedly discovered a large amount of cash in hi...
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Michelle Stephens introduces guests of honor and Kay County 4-H supporters at the annual banquet Thursday evening at the Moose Lodge in Ponca City. 4-H award recipients honored
Approximately 150 people attended the Kay County 4-H Achievement Banquet at the Moose Lodge in Ponca City Thursday evening. Michele Stephens was named the Hall of Fame winner, and Carissa Blevins received the Challenge to Achieve Award. Karsten Blevins and Hunter Thomas were named this year’s Outstanding Junior Members. Rachael Smith and Kelsie Kleinschmidt received the Danforth “I Dare You” award. Lerin Thomas was selected to represent Kay County at the 2010 National Western 4-H Conference in Denver, Colo., and Carissa Blevins was selected as representative at the 2010 Kansas City Global...
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State BOE reviews school ACT scores
The State Board of Education reviewed the average ACT scores for the Class of 2010 at Oklahoma high schools during a meeting last week. According to the Oklahoma Department of Education, 73 percent of high school seniors took the ACT exam last school year, and the average composite score is 20.7. The national average is 21, with approximately 47 percent taking the test. According to the Department of Education, Edmond North High School had the highest average composite score at 24.3, followed by the Classen School for Advanced Studies in Oklahoma City with 24.2 and Norman North High S...
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Tis the season for all things “book tour” and no sooner do I start with the speaking engagements does someone hit me with a phrase that I hadn’t run across or had not yet researched. I always look...
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Blackwell Police Department
911 – Dialing Error 806 W. Blackwell, Aug. 27, 19:06, Dialing error, needed non-emergency line Accident – Unknown Highway 11 and Union, Aug. 27, 07:41, Car down in ditch, KCSO had already checke...
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Timing is key when moving plants inside for the winter
Submitted by Trisha Gedon Oklahomans have been feeling a bit of a chill in the air lately. When the weather cools down it is time to bring in the houseplants that have been outdoors all summer. K...
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The Blackwell High School Maroons hosted the Newkirk High School Tigers Thursday evening for their final scrimmage of the pre-season. The Maroons will open the 2010 season at home Friday night against the Perry Maroons, and the Tigers will host the Pioneer Mustangs Friday. Both games start at 7:30 p.m. Maroons host Tigers for final pre-season scrimmage
The Blackwell Maroons hosted the Newkirk Tigers Thursday evening for both teams final scrimmage of the 2010 pre-season. Blackwell coach Ron Shroyer said his team needs to continue working to be m...
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The long awaited Chris Lucas Pro Shop Scratch Draft league got underway this past week with this week’s two highest scoring teams bowling each other. The Randy Buller team averaged 206 per bowler...
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Seven teams hit DCLA field
The Deer Creek-Lamont Eagles hosted six teams for a scrimmage Friday night. In addition to the Eagles, Pond Creek-Hunter, Garber, Waynoka, Buffalo, Cherokee and Copan High Schools were in attendan...
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This cat used up several of its lives Friday as it survived a house fire in Blackwell. The feline and owner were reunited after firemen extinguished the blaze.
This cat used up several of its lives Friday as it survived a house fire in Blackwell. The feline and owner were reunited after firemen extinguished the blaze.
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Chamber Chatter
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Time flies when you’re having fun. Hate to borrow the common colloquialism but the saying really is true. It seems like only a week or two ago that we were still looking at the beginning of spring ...
Timing is key when moving plants inside for the winter
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Submitted by Trisha Gedon Oklahomans have been feeling a bit of a chill in the air lately. When the weather cools down it is time to bring in the houseplants that have been outdoors all summer. ...
Tonkawa hosts invitational
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Tonkawa High School hosted their invitational tournament Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Newkirk High School took first in the tournament, followed by Pond Creek-Hunter and Blackwell High Schools.
Seven teams hit DCLA field
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The Deer Creek-Lamont Eagles hosted six teams for a scrimmage Friday night. In addition to the Eagles, Pond Creek-Hunter, Garber, Waynoka, Buffalo, Cherokee and Copan High Schools were in attendanc...
Blackwell Police Department
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911 – Dialing Error 806 W. Blackwell, Aug. 27, 19:06, Dialing error, needed non-emergency line Accident – Unknown Highway 11 and Union, Aug. 27, 07:41, Car down in ditch, KCSO had already checke...
Peggy Moore Dunaway
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Heaven’s got a new angel. Peggy Moore Dunaway, 85, of Austin, Texas and formerly of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday the 25th of August 2010. Mrs. Dunaway is one of 11 children, and wa...
James Dale Taylor
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James Dale Taylor passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the age of 67. A service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Monday, at 10:00 a.m. August 30, 2010, in Hinton, Okla., with buria...
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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, especi...