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As members of Kay counties, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

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4th of July Parade Marshal: Ralph Gose

Ralph Gose has been named the parade marshal for the Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July Parade. Gose is known to many as...

City of Blackwell addresses social media posts about finances;...

EXPLAINING THE ROLE AND WORK OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; SOCIAL MEDIA OPINIONS; AND HOW RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE ANSWERS TO THEIR FINANCIAL...

Printed Paper Online

Blackwell Schools seeking input on classes during COVID-19

Blackwell Public Schools officials conducted a “Return to Learning” community meeting at Blackwell High School June 17. Superintendent Shawn...

Blackwell coach tests positive for COVID-19; Meeting being held...

A Blackwell High School assistant football coach tested positive for the coronavirus June 9 after returning from an out-of-state trip. Blackwell...

Blackwell High sets graduation and prom for June

Officials with the Blackwell Public Schools District have rescheduled graduation and prom, which were put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic...

lifestyle/faith

Cap's Corner: Do you believe in God? The answer isn't easy

I love our “Bible Belt” geographical setting. I love it for several reasons, but one of the main reasons is that we are very comfortable – at least...

Cap's Corner: When it comes to George Floyd, justice is not revenge

Like most of you, I had never heard of George Floyd or Officer Derek Chauvin until this past week. George Floyd was the man that was slowly...

Blackwell church sells repurposed flowers for Memorial Day

The First United Methodist Church is selling recycled and repurposed artificial flowers for Memorial Day. Thurra Wynn, one of the church members...

4th of July Parade Marshal: Ralph Gose

Ralph Gose has been named the parade marshal for the Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July Parade. Gose is known to many as...

City of Blackwell addresses social media posts about finances;...

EXPLAINING THE ROLE AND WORK OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; SOCIAL MEDIA OPINIONS; AND HOW RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE ANSWERS TO THEIR FINANCIAL...

Blackwell plans for 4th of July 2020

The Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce and Blackwell Tourism have announced that the annual Fourth of July parade and related events are still set...

news/police_fire

Police logs May 31- June 7: Loud music and lost dogs

MAY 31 00:03 – Disturbance – loud noise – fireworks – 3rd & Oklahoma 00:15 – Speak with officer – man knocking on door asking to call...

Black Lives Matter protest held in Ponca City

Ponca City is a rural, predominantly white community. But the people here are different, they say. On Monday, hundreds of people marched from...

Blackwell Police help family cool off

As the temperature in the family’s home rose higher and higher, Blackwell police officers responded in a “cool” way. On Friday afternoon,...

Deborah Ann Wallace

Deborah Ann Wallace 1955-2020 Memorial services for Deborah Ann Wallace, 65, of Verden, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 at...

A Come and Go Memorial Service for George McCoy will be held on Friday June 26th 10:00 a.m. at the Blackwell First Church of the Nazarene, 218 S. A Street in...

Debra Rancier, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on June 20, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 59 years. Services are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

Letter to the Editor: Glenn Cox for Blackwell

We are coming up on election time for the Mayor’s seat in Hometown Blackwell OK, June 30,2020. Glenn Cox is squaring off with incumbent TJ...

What Good Dads Do

It’s a tough time to be an American right now. Is that fair to say? No matter which side of the political fence you’re on, you’re probably...

"You're the Indian now."- YELLOWSTONE is back and better than ever

“When this land belonged to my people a hundred and fifty years ago, children were stolen, men were killed, families herded away like cattle, and...

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