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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 »
From Bartlesville to the Moon: Barry and Bryan Bohnsack
Apr 01, 2026
NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch this 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 employed ... 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 »
Safe Rider Coming to Bartlesville
Apr 01, 2026
Thank God trusting random YouTube tutorials and “watch this” advice from your cousin is no longer considered a solid motorcycle training plan. The Safe Rider motorcycle safety course is coming to Bartlesville High School on April 18 beginning at 8 a.m. The free course will be instruct ... read more »
Art Walk Returns
Apr 01, 2026
Downtown Bartlesville will once again transform into a giant scavenger hunt for paintings, sculptures, and people pretending they totally understand abstract art when “Artful Day in the Ville” returns on Friday, April 17. The Bartlesville Art Association’s popular Art Walk event ... read more »
Shut Down Rolls On and So Much More
Apr 01, 2026
Spring in Oklahoma has apparently skipped straight to “leave your car door handle branded onto your hand” season, with wildfire danger and severe weather now tag-teaming the state like it is some kind of meteorological cage match. Officials are reminding residents to pay attention to ... read more »
Residents Voice Concerns Over Potential Data Center in Pawhuska
Mar 31, 2026
In a standing room only crowd that reached full capacity at the Dave Landrum Community Center, 14 Pawhuska residents spoke out against the possibility of a small scale data center coming to Pawhuska.
There were a number of concerns raised regarding the data center, which is h ... read more »
Texas Pastor Free After Six Months in Jail
Mar 31, 2026
The Texas pastor who pleaded guilty to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child is free after serving six months in the Osage County Jail.
Robert Morris, the founder of a Texas megachurch, pleaded guilty to abusing the girl beginning in December 1982 until Janua ... read more »
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 »




