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CITY OF BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA
08.08.11
- Proclamation
of Water Use Emergency:
Effective August 1, 2011 - There shall be no watering
of lawns, car wash facilities shall suspend operations, washing
of all vehicles prohibited, washing of driveways prohibited [read
proclamation]
08.01.11 - County Burn Ban: It is unlawful for any person to purposefully set fire to any forest, grass, range, crop or other
wildlands, or to build a campfire or bonfire, or to burn trash or other material [read release]
06.07.11 - Public Hearing: The City of Blackwell will convene a Public Hearing on the municipality's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [read notice]
03.31.11 - Weather Preparation: With spring upon us, preparations are underway by the city for another season of severe weather. [read release]
05.10.10
- Surplus
Auction: The City of Blackwell will be holding a Surplus
Auction, Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Fair Grounds.
[read release]
05.10.10
- Scheduled Outages
In order to complete an electrical system rebuild in the area north
of West Doolin, known as the Trapp Addition, a series of scheduled
outages will be necessary. This
is scheduled to take place between May 18 and May 26.
[read release]
04.07.10
- Storm Siren Bid
The City of Blackwell is
currently seeking sealed bids for two (2) new outdoor storm warning
sirens. [read release]
11.05.09 - Wheatheart Nutrition
Due to cuts in the state budget, funding for the Meals on Wheels and
Wheatheart Nutrition Program have been lessened so that the program
cannot run on Fridays. This creates a hardship for many local
communities, such as Blackwell, that serves 120 people daily. [read
release]
09.10.09
- Code Talk
Questions are always being asked if someone needs a permit for certain
jobs. Permits are required for almost all types of construction. [read
release]
09.01.09 -
Sealed Bids
The City of Blackwell
is accepting sealed bids for surplus equipment/materials. [read
release]
07.10.09
- Public Notice
All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of
Blackwell or Blackwell Municipal Authority are hereby notified [read
notice]
05.14.09
- Click it or Ticket!
For
anyone who complains about getting a ticket for not buckling up when
driving or riding in a motor vehicle, here’s a crash course in reality
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
[read
release]
04.27.09
- Flood Warning For Chikaskia
The National
Weather
Service
River
Forecast
Center
notified Blackwell Emergency Management that the updated forecast for
the river will be a crest of 32.8 feet. [read
release]
04.24.09 -
Storm Siren Repair
The City has experienced electrical problems with the storm warning
siren located at the Lutheran Church. The problem is electrical in
nature and has to do with the units main control panel.
[read release]
12.16.08
- Possible Scam Targeting Flood Victims
Citizens in the Blackwell
and Kay County areas should be aware of a possible scam targeting those
people affected by the September flood.
[read release]
10.27.08
- Long-Term
Recovery Committee
Anyone interested in
serving on a long-term recovery committee should contact the
Blackwell Emergency Management office at (580) 363.0300. [read
release]
10.21.08 - Lesa Ward,
Superintendent of Schools
announces students, teachers, and other employees of
Blackwell Public School system are "not at risk" following a recent health scare. [read
release]
10.09.08 - Governor Henry
Announces SBA, Assistance Available for Northern Oklahoma
Counties Hit by September Floods [read
release]
10.09.08 -
SBA Offers Disaster
Assistance to Oklahoma Residents and Businesses Affected by
the Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Kay County
[read release] |
