Blackwell Journal-Tribune

WHO YA GONNA CALL? LIPGLOSS AND SAWDUST One of Blackwell's Main Street merchants had the fright of her life in her extremely haunted business this week! Check it out!

INFANT CRISIS SERVICE: DIAPER GIVEAWAY MARCH 30 AT EVENT CENTER Infant Crisis Services organization will host a drivethrough diaper distribution event in Black...well on March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The organization will distribute diapers from its BabyMobile, a baby formula and diaper pantry on wheels. Infant Crisis Services will provide your baby or toddler with: One week supply of diapers Formula for a week Pack of toddler food (depending on age) Bottle A pack of wipes REQUIREMENTS: Eligible age: birth 3 years. Services are provided a maximum of four times per calendar year for each child. Each visit must be at least a week apart. Visits to the office location AND to the BabyMobile both count towards the four visits. No appointment necessary. The adult present should be the parent or legal guardian. You do not have to bring the baby. It is the first of its kind in Oklahoma. The goal is to break down the transportation barrier that prevents many families from receiving assistance, officials said. Because of COVID-19, the BabyMobile will offer a drive-thru diaper distribution in the parking lot at Blackwell Event Center and Fairgrounds, 800 S. Main St. Supplies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The services are available to anyone with a child under the age of 4, officials said. In order to keep people safe, families can remain in their vehicles.

CONGRATS to Jack and Donna Bookout! Check out our March 17 issue of the BJ-T for Jack and Donna Bookout's anniversary announcement.

MAROONS MIGHTY AS DUAL STATE RUNNERS-UP Blackwell Maroons wrestled their way to be the Dual State runners-up! Check out our March 17 issue of the Blackwell Journal-Tribune!

REP PFEIFFER TALKS REAL ID AND MORE Representative John Pfeiffer talks about the happenings in Oklahoma's capitol in his column for our March 17 issue of the Blackwell Journal-Tribune. Check it out!

The Kay County Fairgrounds received a colorful addition this past fall! "Due to the elevation, we couldn't reach the north and south ones, but the City of Blackwell helped us with those. Blackwell Public Power were wonderful in painting and hanging these up. We believe this is a great addition to our Barn Quilt Trail...!" Read the full story we did on it, right here:... https://www.blackwelljournaltribune.net/articles/11499/view