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Breaking News: Houston Astros Draftee has proud Blackwell ties

Gary Young allowed to work at farm under new bond conditions.

A former Kay County school superintendent accused of multiple sex offenses is allowed to leave his home and work at his farms under new bond...

Houston Astros Draftee has proud Blackwell ties

When Northeastern State University’s latest MLB draft pick steps onto the field as a member of the Houston Astros, his grandmother will do her best...

Chilocco Part 3: Life, Legacy, and Heritage

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series about the past, present and future of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School. The...

Stinky Steve: Local rap artist has his eyes set on the world

If you haven’t heard of “Stinky Steve Music” by now, Steven Holland is sure that you will. A Blackwell local, Holland has his eye on the music...

Main Street repaving to resume August 2; escort vehicles expected

Starting Monday, August 2, 2021 milling road work will begin from Padon to Doolin Ave. Starting with the outside lanes. The City of Blackwell...

City Council approves big changes for marijuana ordinance

The Blackwell City Council met Thursday to discuss several matters, including a new city water plant as well as new electrical meters. The...

Blackwell takes in $296 thousand in sales tax

The sales tax numbers are for the July report. Blackwell starts off its new fiscal year with a solid eight percent increase over their 2020 numbers...

Chilocco Part 2: Medals of Honor, the '55 Tornado, and "misguided"...

Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a series about the past, present and future of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School. The...

$129,489.50: Audit sheds light on G&C Concrete, the City of...

The long-awaited final report from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector was released on July 8 by Cindy Byrd. The audit report which is 56...

Chilocco Part 1: Alumni fondly recall school days

Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a series about the past, present and future of the Chilocco Indian School. The Journal-Tribune worked...

Nardin man sentenced to 50 years for child pornography charges

A registered sex offender in Nardin guilty of producing child pornography and molesting a young girl has been sentenced to serve 50 years in...

Blackwell golf course to host baseball fundraiser

Blackwell’s middle school and high school baseball teams will host a golf fundraiser July 24 at the Blackwell Municipal Golf Course.   Sign-ups...

Blackwell City Council suspends CFO Crawford; agrees on Tourism...

The Blackwell City Council met Thursday to discuss several matters, including the suspension of the city’s work with Chief Financial Officer Frank...

Blackwell ghosts come out to play during ParaCon

The fireworks that popped off through the past weekend might have stirred up a variety of noise and lights, but Blackwell’s dormant ghosts and...

U.S. Marine Captain Gary Bringham named July 4 Parade Marshal

When U.S. Marine Captain Gary Bringham was named Parade Marshal for the City of Blackwell’s 4th of July parade, he said it was an honor. “When...

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