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Elder Care Announces New Benefits Enrollment Center to Help Older Adults Access Critical Support

Apr 02, 2026

Elder Care announces that it has been selected to serve as a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) through the National Council on Aging’s Center for Economic Well-Being. This new initiative will help older adults and individuals with disabilities connect with important benefits that can improve ... read more »

From Bartlesville to the Moon: LocalTies to the Artemis II Mission

Apr 01, 2026

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched Wednesday evening, marking the first crewed flight around the Moon since 1972. This mission also has local ties.   Bryan and Barry Bohnsack, the sons of Denise and the late Jim Bohnsack, formerly of Bartlesville, are both em ... read more »

Kevin Hern Files for Senate Campaign

Apr 02, 2026

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has filed with the Oklahoma State Election Board for his United States Senate campaign. Since announcing his campaign on March 11, Hern is already in a strong position with more than $8 million on hand in Hern victory accounts, raising over $1 million in Marc ... read more »

Election Filings for Wednesday

Apr 01, 2026

The following have filed declarations of candidacy as of Wednesday.   Washington County Assessor: N/A Treasurer: N/A District 1 Commissioner: N/A District 3 Commissioner: N/A Associate District Judge: Todd Cone, Alan Wayne Gentges   Judicial District ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Charged With Assault on Officer

Apr 01, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly slapping a police officer's hand.   67-year-old Janice Stevenson was charged on Wednesday with assault and battery on a police officer. Stevenson also faces a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer.   ... read more »

Washington Co. Woman Charged With Trafficking Drugs

Apr 01, 2026

A Washington County woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing methamphetamine.   40-year-old Sarah Thomas Frazier was charged on Wednesday with trafficking a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.   According ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Caretaker Felony Charge

Apr 01, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly abusing someone.   40-year-old Zenobia Carden was charged on Wednesday with abuse by caretaker.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, a witness at an assisted living facility in Bartlesville alle ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Bail Jumping

Apr 01, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after posting a bond.   24-year-old Adam Cagle was charged on Wednesday with bail jumping.   According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Cagle was relea ... read more »

Rounds of Severe Weather Possible Tonight, Friday Night

Apr 01, 2026

Scattered storms are expected to develop close to the Kansas-Oklahoma border near a retreating warm front Wednesday. Forecast models show these storms will be capable of producing large hail, locally damaging wind and tornadoes. Then, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected ... read more »

Arvest Million Meals Campaign Begins

Apr 01, 2026

Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Money raised through May 31 will support over 70 food partners, including Mary Martha Outreach in ... read more »

Osage Nation Holding Easter Egg Glow Hunt

Apr 01, 2026

The Osage Nation Health System is playing host to the second annual Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt Thursday evening at the Osage Nation Outdoor Health Complex, which is located at 316 E. Main St, in Pawhuska.     Registration begins at 6pm. The egg hunt for those aged 0-3 ... read more »

Ascension Closing its Doors in Pawhuska

Apr 01, 2026

A press release states Ascension St. John Pawhuska will be closing its doors. In a press release from an Ascension St. John Spokesperson, they had the following to say on the closure, which will take effect on June 30: “We would like to thank Dr. Priest and his staff for their many year ... read more »

OKM Music Gearing Up for Especially for Kids

Apr 01, 2026

As the OKM Festival nears, so does the Especially for Kids programs ahead of the shows.   Appearing on COMMUNTY CONNECTION, Rose Hammerschmidt with OKM said, "Especially for Kids runs May 29 – June 4. It's a 10-day children’s festival integrated into the br ... read more »

Two Men Arrested Near Dick Conner Correctional Facility

Apr 01, 2026

Two men were arrested near the Dick Conner Correctional Facility early Monday morning and are facing charges of distribution or possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute and trafficking methamphetamine. A press release states Jalen Mack and Santale Cephus II ... read more »

Light It Up Blue 2026 5K and Fun Run

Apr 01, 2026

The Light it Up Blue 2026 5K and Fun Run to benefit Paths to Independence is April 11, 2026.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Clair Bartley, Executive Director, said, "We're used to doing it at the end of the month, but we switched this year because Bruins on the R ... read more »