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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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Kay County nears 4,000 COVID-19 cases

January 13, 2021

Kay County has more than 3,900 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, state health officials reported Tuesday. As of press time, data from the...

Tourism Board opposes funding agreement; Council honors 3

January 13, 2021

The Blackwell City Council met Thursday night for the first meeting of 2021, where three city employees were recognized by City Manager Janet Smith...

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January 13, 2021

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Kay County nears 4,000 COVID-19 cases

January 13, 2021

Kay County has more than 3,900 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, state health officials reported Tuesday. As of press time, data from the...

Oklahomans 'OK' with COVID-19 vaccine

January 8, 2021

Most Oklahomans say they’ll get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the results of a recent survey show. Approximately 65% of Oklahoma residents in...

Blackwell High School switching to distance learning after...

December 8, 2020

Blackwell High School students will switch to distance learning for the remainder of the semester starting Wednesday because both of the school’s...

50th Anniversary: Richard Dixon and Rorrie Hargrave

December 24, 2020

PIA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY Richard Dixon and the former Rorrie Hargrave were married December 29, 1970 at the St. Phillips...

50th Anniversary: Barbara and Jon Ihrig

December 24, 2020

The children of Jon and Barbara Ihrig are pleased to announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents on December 30, 2020. Barbara and Jon...

WOLFE ANNIVERSARY

November 24, 2020

25th ANNIVERSARY James “Rusty” Russell Wolfe and Cynthia “Sindi” Kay Wolfe celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on November 10th, 2020. ...

Lifestyle/Faith

Pastor Mike's Musings: 2021 Is for Jesus

January 7, 2021

New Year’s Greetings, Here we are, the first week of the new year. For many it is a time to reflect on the past year. It is also time to examine...

Cody's Corner: Jesus can set you free this Christmas

December 18, 2020

In Isaiah 9:2, we read: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a...

Pastor Mike's Musings: Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth...

December 9, 2020

Greetings, 2020 has been a year unlike any that most of us have ever experienced. Looking back we see the hardships that many have endured...

Tourism Board opposes funding agreement; Council honors 3

January 13, 2021

The Blackwell City Council met Thursday night for the first meeting of 2021, where three city employees were recognized by City Manager Janet Smith...

"A pillar in our community": Jerry Johnston, longtime Braman mayor,...

January 8, 2021

Jerry Johnston, the longtime mayor of Braman called “Mr. Mayor” and who was known for his friendships with community members, elected officials and...

2020 Recap: Snow storms, new businesses, and more

January 7, 2021

While the headlines in 2020 may have been dominated by the presidential election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, plenty was happening in...

Maurine Elizabeth Williams

January 14, 2021

ROBERTS AND SON FUNERAL HOME 120 W. PADON, BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA 74631 Maurine Elizabeth Williams, formerly of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, in...

January 14, 2021

Joyce Urban was born Joyce Lee Curfman to Lee and Frances (Harman) Curfman on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1938. She was born in the Blackwell Hospital...

Robert Gene Askren

January 14, 2021

Robert Gene Askren, Jr., 58, of Arkansas City, Ks, passed away on Monday morning, January 4, 2021 at his home. Cremation will take place and...

Jerry Johnston and his black coffee

January 14, 2021

I can’t remember if I ever thanked Jerry Johnston for buying my uncle and I a meal at the Braman Café one sunny Sunday afternoon in 2019. My...

Silence of the Lambs sequel "CLARICE" set to air February 11

January 12, 2021

“Well, Clarice…have the lambs stopped screaming?” This past Sunday CBS released the first full trailer for their upcoming drama “CLARICE”, a...

New Years 2021 Resolution: Patience

January 7, 2021

For the last three years, my New Year’s resolution has been to become a more patient person. As we ring in the New Year, I have decided to...

What YOU need to know about Blackwell's Ambulance Subscription Service

December 9, 2020

The City of Blackwell released information last week detailing the Fire and EMS subscription services. Beginning January 1, 2021, Blackwell...

Police Reports- November 23- 29

December 2, 2020

NOV 23 00:55 – Disturbance – Loud Noise – someone sitting in car revving engine 06:06 – Release Prisoner – released Wade Kennon to KCDC 18:18...

Blackwell wrestling duals cancelled as COVID cases rise

December 2, 2020

All Blackwell Public Schools wresting duals for the month of December have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, school officials...

Tonkawa; Medford advance in Class C and Class A football

November 24, 2020

Medford advances to quarterfinals The Medford Cardinals are into the quarterfinals of the Class C Oklahoma State play-offs this weekend but now...

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