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Red Cross Recognizes Jane Phillips Nurses, Emergency Department
Mar 31, 2026
The American Red Cross of Oklahoma on Thursday recognized emergency department nurses and nursing technicians at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center as part of its “Red Cross Gives Back” initiative.
The recognition took place during a shift change Thursday and honored ... read more »
Bartlesville Art Association Receives 5K from Arvest Foundation
Mar 31, 2026
The Bartlesville Art Association will receive support in funding thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.
The donation will pay for scholarships for area children to attend summer art camp. The BAA has been hosting summer art camp for over 25 years, with children ages 7 ... read more »
Woolaroc Hosting Traders Encampment Next Weekend
Mar 31, 2026
Woolaroc will be hosting the Spring Traders Encampment from Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11. This is a camp hosted by actors who re-create a historic settlement from the 1840s.
This exhibit is open to the public and guests are encouraged to walk through the Prese ... read more »
Songs for Springtime Returns
Mar 31, 2026
Spring cannot officially begin until a choir tells it to, so the Bartlesville Chorale is bringing its “Songs for Springtime” concert to The Center on April 11 at 7 p.m. The performance serves as the grand finale to the group’s 2025-2026 season, giving local residents one more ex ... read more »
Red Dirt Returns to Osage Casino
Mar 31, 2026
Fans of live music will have a reason to head west of downtown next Friday night as Osage Casino Bartlesville welcomes Garrett Brown Band for a free show on April 3 at 9 p.m. Because apparently staying home and arguing with your streaming service about what to watch is not the only option anymore ... read more »
The Center Bartlesville Highlights TINA- The Musical and Upcoming Shows
Mar 31, 2026
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is tonight, Wednesday, April 31, at 7:30 p.m. at The Center Bartlesville. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Caitlyn Kraemer, The Center's Managing Director, describes tonight's show as a "jukebox musical." Caitlyn said, "The show is a j ... read more »
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 »




