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Arson suspected in Monday fire
Blackwell’s fire chief says the likely cause of an early morning house fire Monday is arson.
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Students get longer days, shorter year
Under the 2010-2011 school calendar adopted by board members Monday night, students will see slightly longer classes next year – but will get out five days earlier than previous school years.
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DeWitt: Tax credits for agriculture 'detrimental'
Times are tough, and Rep. Dale DeWitt®, Braman, and Sen. David Myers®, Ponca City, have stressed that for more than a year.
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Blackwell Police Sgt. Jason Lunn inputs information into the department s new Intoxilyzer breath-test machine. The $8,000-plus piece of equipment was paid for in large part through a local grant. BPD's new equipment is 'intoxilyzing'
pgraded technology means Blackwell police officers will no longer have to travel to the local hospital or to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office in Newkirk to get blood-alcohol content readings on dri...
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SOAR students hold dart tourney
Blackwell SOAR students participated in a dart tournament. The best of the best winners were Matt Corbin and Jesse North.
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'Eggstravaganza' needs support
The second annual Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the B Street ball fields.
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Tuttle
294.5
Cushing
179.5
Blackwell
168
McLoud
147
Weatherford
121.5
Madill
104.5
Piedmont
96
Elgin
82.5
Clinton
81
Anadarko
55
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BHS Girls
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16
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Photo by Matt Stolhand/Journal-Tribune<br> Above Blackwell Coach Kent Dice talks to his players after practice on Friday. The Maroons will open the 2010 baseball season against rival Perry at 4:30 pm tonight at Morgan Field. Young Maroons ready for baseball
The Blackwell Maroons will field a combination of youth and experience when they open the 2010 baseball season tonight. The Maroons return four starters and other veterans, who saw considerable ac...
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Photo by Matt Stolhand/Journal-Tribune The Blackwell Lady Maroons will open the 2010 slow-pitch softball season when they travel to play the Pond Creek-Hunter Lady Panthers on Tuesday. Lady Maroons have high expectations
The Blackwell Lady Maroons will have a slew of experienced bats as they head into the upcoming 2010 slow-pitch softball season next week. The Lady Maroons return seven full-time starters and other...
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Photo by Matt Stolhand/Journal-Tribune<br> Zac West (above) wrestles Zach Vann of Catoosa in the consolation finals. West finished in fourth-place at 130 pounds. Maroons finish fourth at state
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Blackwell Maroons wrestling team came away with five individual medalists and a fourth-place team finish at the 2010 State Championships this past weekend. The young Maroon...
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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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BPD's new equipment is 'intoxilyzing'
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pgraded technology means Blackwell police officers will no longer have to travel to the local hospital or to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office in Newkirk to get blood-alcohol content readings on driv...
SOAR students hold dart tourney
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Blackwell SOAR students participated in a dart tournament. The best of the best winners were Matt Corbin and Jesse North.
'Eggstravaganza' needs support
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The second annual Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the B Street ball fields.
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“When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” (John 8:12 NIV).
SOAR holds Math Parent Night
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Blackwell Middle School SOAR recently had a Math Parent Night. Students and parents participated in a variety of activities which included math bingo, Origami, 3-D snowflakes, Study Island, and a ...
Digital Media Institute at NOC taking applications
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The Digital Media Institute at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year.
Ticket reservations for NOC Gala begin later this month
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Ticket reservations for the 15th annual Northern Oklahoma College Gala will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 24.
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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...