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Bartlesville Man Charged With CSAM Possession

Dec 16, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly possessing child pornography. 34-year-old Aaron Parker was charged on Tuesday with possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and a violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Inves ... read more »

Skiatook Man Facing Charges in Federal Court

Dec 16, 2025

A Skiatook man who was released after being found incompetent now faces felony charges. 22-year-old Jacob Robin Gilmartin was charged on Tuesday with assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country. According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Gilmartin was charged in 202 ... read more »

Pawhuska School Board Presented With Yearly Audit

Dec 16, 2025

At Monday evening's regularly scheduled school board meeting in Pawhuska, Eric Bledsoe presented the board with its yearly audit. Bledsoe started by saying an adverse opinion was given, but said there was a valid reason for that.   The examination of federal programs and possible ... read more »

Harvest Land Market Open Wednesday

Dec 16, 2025

The Harvest Land Holiday Market in Pawhuska will be open on Wednesday and individuals within the Osage Nation can get seasonal favorites such as cowboy candy, sand plum jelly, carpenter bread and pickled canned goods.  The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 102 M ... read more »

Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home Day of Rememberance Fri, Dec. 19

Dec 16, 2025

Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Service is holding its third annual Day of Rememberance on Friday the 19th, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 710 South Dewey, in Bartlesville.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tim Howell with Arnold Moore and Neekamp said, "W ... read more »

Dewey City Council Wraps Up 2025 With Full Agenda

Dec 16, 2025

The Dewey City Council met Monday night for its final meeting of 2025, working through a full agenda and approving most items brought before them. Council members accepted the minutes from the December 8 meeting, reviewed the city’s sales tax report, and moved efficiently through the evenin ... read more »

Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach Receives a Generous Contribution from Phillips 66

Dec 15, 2025

This month, Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach (CC-MMO) received a generous contribution from Phillips 66 to support their food distribution efforts. This timely grant was instrumental in addressing the recent suspension of SNAP funding amounts, which has significantly impacted our community ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony Credit Card Charge

Dec 15, 2025

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly using someone else’s credit card to purchase items. 41-year-old Angela Austin was charged on Monday with use of a forged or revoked credit card and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a credit card belonging to another. ... read more »

Arvest Bank Hires Morgan Welch as Mortgage Lender

Dec 15, 2025

Arvest Bank has hired Morgan Welch as a mortgage lender serving Bartlesville and surrounding communities. Welch previously served as an escrow at FirsTitle for two years. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Loan Manager Jay Dyer sai ... read more »

Company Helping Move Osage Co Offices This Week

Dec 15, 2025

As renovations continue on the Osage County Courthouse, the elevator will be getting a heavy workload this week, as the court clerk's office and judge's chambers move to the treasurer's office for a temporary amount of time. TK Elevator Corporation will help move these items for u ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Road Agreement

Dec 15, 2025

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners approved a road use agreement that was under discussion for a few weeks. District Two Commissioner Brandon Wesson and County Clerk Kay Spurgeon discuss ... read more »

Osage County Jail Getting New Cleaning System

Dec 15, 2025

The Osage County Jail is getting a new cleaning system. Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC, a disinfectant company that manufactures generators to keep communities and businesses safe, is something the City of Pawhuska bought in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Pawhuska recentl ... read more »

Osage County Cracking Down on Utility Permits

Dec 15, 2025

As fiber optic companies and other such firms put lines underground, it is important they go through the proper channels of applying for utility permits from county commissioners. District two commissioner for Osage County, Steve Talburt says crews in his district are beginning to crack down, ... read more »

Phillips 66 Announces 2026 Capital Budget

Dec 15, 2025

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced its 2026 capital budget of $2.4 billion, including $1.1 billion for sustaining capital and $1.3 billion for growth capital. “The 2026 capital budget reflects our ongoing commitment to capital discipline and maximizing shareholder re ... read more »

Commissioners Approve Routine Items During Monday Meeting

Dec 15, 2025

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in Bartlesville, opening the meeting with routine business before moving into an executive session tied to pending litigation involving the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Commission ... read more »