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🌱 Why Blackwell’s slow pace and low prices tempt Oklahoma retirees

Blackwell, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Blackwell! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Blackwell’s slow pace and low prices tempt Oklahoma retirees

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as hot with high clouds, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 99, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Slow-Paced Oklahoma Towns Where Retirement Feels Comfortable On A Modest Budget (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you’re thinking about retiring in Blackwell, this piece highlights how the town’s very low home prices, quiet streets, and friendly, unhurried pace can really stretch a fixed income. It also points to local draws like the Top of Oklahoma Museum and small-town diners, while comparing Blackwell with several other affordable, slow-paced Oklahoma communities that might appeal to budget-conscious retirees.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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