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Blackwell Chamber sponsoring Annual ODOT Trash Off Day

Tuesday, March 23

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that they will be sponsoring the Annual ODOT Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.Volunteers will meet at the Blackwell Fairgrounds for supplies and assignments. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event for the... Read More.

Mass vaccination event set for Wednesday in White Eagle

Tuesday, March 23

The White Eagle Health Center announced that there will be a free mass vaccination event on Wednesday, March 24, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at 101 White Eagle Drive.T-shirts will be given to the first 500 participants. All persons in the area are eligible for this event. WEHC will be... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Sponsors Pet Supply Drive for Humane Society of Ponca City

Tuesday, March 23

During the school year of 2020-2022, the East Middle School Student Council sponsored a pet supply drive for the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society of Ponca City. In the fall, Student Council members constructed hand-made pillows to use as beds for the dogs and cats, so that they could be comfortable. The... Read More.

Mavs take over lead in conference basketball race

Monday, March 22

In a battle of conference leaders, the NOC Mavericks outlasted Murray State 65-55 Saturday afternoon at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost a close one to Murray State 80-77. With the win, the 10th ranked Mavs (15-1) improved to 10-1 in league play while Murray State (13-4) fell to... Read More.

OMPA Board of Directors make approvals following recent winter storms

Monday, March 22

The Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority approved at its March meeting a series of items as part of a plan to mitigate the financial impacts of a February winter ice storm and prevent cost increases to the member cities.The Authority estimates that the cost impact of... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Officed notified about Sex Offender Scam

Monday, March 22

The Kay County Sheriff's office received reports Saturday morning regarding a phone scam. Four area residents received calls that claimed to be sergeants asking for information on sex offenders.Two residents made a report at 9:54 a.m. when a subject identified as Sgt. Cann. The phone number, 580-203-5202, was a Ft.... Read More.

Nearly 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered statewide

Friday, March 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released new vaccination data on Friday, March 19.Latest data shows that a total of 1,488,390 doses of the vaccine have been administered, about 5,095 of those were in the past week. The number of prime doses given 811,288 and the number of completed... Read More.

Missing elderly person found in rural Kay County Thursday

Friday, March 19

The Kay County Sheriff's office had a report of a missing elderly male subject Northeast of Newkirk on Thursday morning. The subject went missing around 12:00 AM. Troop K Troopers Aaron Crompton, Tyler Langston and Troop W Trooper Mark Cranford assisted in the search. After several hours of searching,... Read More.

PCPD responds to recent license plate reader in Ponca City

Friday, March 19

Press Release from Police Chief Don BohonMarch 17th, 2021It has recently come to our attention that some citizens are receiving mailed notices from the Oklahoma Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion Program, based on a license plate reader that was put up in Ponca City in the past few weeks. We... Read More.

Cimarron Transit providing rides to help citizens wanting to get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, March 19

Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens wanting the COVID-19 vaccine. Citizens must reside in the following communities and have an appointment scheduled. All rides are subject to availability!Cities Ride Line • Bartlesville 918-336-2233 • Bristow 800-789-7314 • Cleveland 800-789-7314 • Drumright 800-789-7314 • Mannford 800-789-7314 • Pawnee 800-789-7314 • Ponca City 580-718-0444 •... Read More.

Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination

Thursday, March 18

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION Registration for a vaccination appointment can be made using the OSDH link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. Some local pharmacies are also scheduling appointments.INTERIM PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE This is the first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. This guidance will be updated and expanded... Read More.

Blackwell Forum scheduled for upcoming Tuesday

Thursday, March 18

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce's Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt... Read More.