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Early Voting Begins for Copan School Election
Mar 31, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday, April 2, for voters in Washington County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House, said early voting is ... read more »
State and County Office Filings Start April 1
Mar 31, 2026
The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, according to Yvonne House, Secretary of the Washington County Election Board.
Filing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The deadline for filing as a candidate is 5 ... read more »
Osage Nation Buries Time Capsule on Monday
Mar 30, 2026
As the Osage Nation continues to celebrate its month-long sovereignty, a time capsule was placed in the ground at the Million Dollar Elm on the Osage Nation campus in Pawhuska. A dedication and prayer was held before the capsule was sealed in place.
Items put in the capsule i ... read more »
Washington Co. Sheriff Employees to Receive Additional Crisis Assistance
Mar 30, 2026
Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen says his deputies and detention officers often see the worst sides of life and death.
That trauma can impact their own lives, both personally and professionally. Thankfully, the sheriff says there are resources available to law enforcement to as ... read more »
Washington Co. Burn Ban Remains in Effect
Mar 30, 2026
Even with the possibility of rain this week, the burn ban in Washington County remains active.
At Monday's county commissioners meeting, officials discussed the burn ban that was enacted last week. District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says weather conditions continue to support ... read more »
City of Pawhuska Taking Lifeguard Applications
Mar 30, 2026
With temperatures beginning to warm back up, the City of Pawhuska is beginning to accept applications for summer lifeguards. In order to qualify, you must be 16 years of age and certified.
If interested in applying, you can stop by City Hall at 118 W. Main Street in Pawhuska to pic ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Strangulation
Mar 30, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling someone.
24-year-old Julius Young III was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by strangulation.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities responded to a domestic disturbance ... read more »
Pawhuska Holding Meeting for Proposed Data Center
Mar 30, 2026
The Pawhuska City Council will hold a special meeting at the community building on Tuesday evening. This is in reference to property that David Buckley with Buckley Bros Holdings LLC would like to purchase at 1901 E. Boundary.
Buckley would like to turn the vacant 200,000 squ ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charge
Mar 30, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly operating a stolen vehicle.
70-year-old Robert Chipman was charged on Monday with possession of a stolen vehicle. Chipman also faces misdemeanor charges of larceny of merchandise from a retailer, resisting an officer and ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Discuss Nutrition Program in Executive Session
Mar 30, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. In what was a fairly standard meeting, the board did go into executive session to discuss things surrounding the Osage County Nutrition Program. District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Appoint Treasurer
Mar 30, 2026
The Board of Nowata County Commissioners approved the appointment of a county treasurer Monday morning.
Michaela Lowe has been appointed to replace current Treasurer Rachel Marrs, who will resign from her position effective April 10. The appointment keeps the position filled until ... read more »
Young Professionals of Bartlesville Emerging Stars Blue Gala
Mar 30, 2026
Young Professionals Bartlesville is presenting their 3rd Annual Emeging Stars Blue Gala, Friday, April 10, at Tri County Tech. The sold out event will celebrate 10 honorees under the age of 40 for their great wok in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sarah ... read more »
Young Professionals of Bartlesville Emerging Stars Blue Gala
Mar 30, 2026
Young Professionals Bartlesville is presenting their 3rd Annual Emeging Stars Blue Gala, Friday, April 10, at Tri County Tech. The sold out event will celebrate 10 honorees under the age of 40 for their great wok in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sarah ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Emergency Services
Mar 30, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex Monday morning.
The commissioners discussed improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse, and tabled the approval of a permission letter and a proclamation making Nowata EMS the sole sourc ... read more »
Bartlesville Aglow
Mar 30, 2026
Bartlesville Aglow is a safe place for all to grow in relationship with God and others, engage in meeting community needs and expanding vision from a local community to include a global perspective. A place to discover who Christ made you to be.
Appearing on COMMUMNITY CONNECTION, ... read more »




