The Lyons Park on South Maple Ave. in Newkirk will be the location for a free cookout on June 8th at noon, and while that alone is incredible, the...

AA year ago, the future of First Baptist Church in Blackwell seemed uncertain. With dwindling attendance and two-thirds of its building closed off,...

Seminar Aims to Help Families Access Disability Services, Support ResourcesKay Electric Co-Op to Host Informational Event June 19Kay Electric,...

The Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce honored local barber Joe Bersche last week with the Chamber’s coveted Spirit Award for his 65 years of...

Families looking to beat the heat this summer while catching a free movie can do so at both the historic Poncan Theater in Ponca City and the...

Gary Coltharp, age 77, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on May 30th, 2025. He was born on July 2nd, 1947 to Darrell and Clara (Robison) in...

Paul K. Patrick of Edmond, OK passed away on May 7,2025. Paul was born April 30,1948 inBlackwell, OK to Robert and Adelyne Patrick. He grew up in...

Rose M. Denton August 25, 1956–May 4, 2025  Rose M. Denton passed away on May 4, 2025, at her home in Blackwell, at the age of 68.Rose was born in...

“I need you to trust me, one last time.” It’s a busy weekend at the movies with Tom Cruise’s final adventure in his long-running franchise MISSION...

“I intend to enjoy the time I have left, and I suggest you do the same. Life is precious. Enjoy every single second. You never know when... Good...

SUMMER MOVIES 2025 The summer movie season officially kicked off with the release of Marvel Studios’ (incredible) THUNDERBOLTS* aka THE NEW...

The bravery and sacrifice of the Blackwell Fire Department were honored Friday morning at a special assembly at Newkirk High School, as part of the...

Blackwell Tourism to Host Baseball Fundraiser for Flycatchers on June 12Local baseball fans and community supporters are invited to come out and...

The Blackwell Flycatchers are back for a third summer at historic Morgan Field, ready to kick off their 2025 season at home on Wednesday, May 28,...

Blackwell Flycatchers to Host Youth Baseball Camp June 2Young baseball fans in Blackwell will have a chance to sharpen their skills and enjoy a...