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Pawhuska Schools Using Company to Help With Renovations
Dec 16, 2025
The Pawhuska school bond vote passed earlier this year. Superintendent Chris Tanner said the plan is to go out for bid on most projects, but a preliminary contract has been put in place with Stout Construction to work on the gymnasium. Tanner goes over why the contract was put in place.
If th ... read more »
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.
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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 »






