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Osage Nation Agencies Holding Events in May

Apr 24, 2024

A fun-filled day awaits on Saturday, May 4th in Pawhuska, as multiple Osage Nation agencies are putting on various events throughout the day.   In the morning, the Osage Nation Counseling Center will be hosting a mental health awareness walk along the Harvest Land Farms Walking Trail ... read more »

Employee of the Month for Bartlesville Announced

Apr 24, 2024

April’s Employee of the Month has been announced. Water Utilities Inspector Red Miller is the latest to be recognized for the honor by the Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee. Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen nominated Miller, and he had this to say about Miller when helping a ... read more »

Ray of Hope SCOOP Event at Jared's Ice Cream

Apr 24, 2024

  Ray of Hope Advocacy Center ion Bartlesville has been busy educating the community during April which is Child Abuse Awareness Month.   Appearing COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Yocie Clayborn and Rhonda Hudson invited everyone to end the month on a "sweet note." That swee ... read more »

Sooner Park Pickleball Court Update

Apr 24, 2024

The work continues on the voter-approved pickle ball court project in Sooner Park, with initial pavement of the courts complete and perimeter fencing installed. Engineer Director, Micah Siemers, said lighting for the project has been added to the base project and is in the process of being in ... read more »

Fraternal Order of Eagles Benefit for WSCO

Apr 24, 2024

You are invited to participate in a special BINGO benefit for the Washington County Sheriff's Office annual Thanksgiving and Christmas programs for families and children in need!     Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Martin Blum with The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie ... read more »

Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tounament Postponed

Apr 24, 2024

Due to the strong chances for rain, The Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for Thursday has been postponed.    Sherri Wilt with the chamber made the annoucment Wednesday on COMMUNITY CONNECTION.    A new date wil be set soon. The event hel ... read more »

KANE COLUMN: House Addresses Immigration and Border Security

Apr 24, 2024

We spent the week hearing Senate Bills on the House floor, and we have until April 25 to do so. After that, the focus will shift to the state budget. Last week, House Bill 4156 passed to create the crime of impermissible occupation, which is committed if a person willfully and witho ... read more »

Road Closure At Bison Road

Apr 24, 2024

Washington County Emergency Management to continue sewer line work t today causing the closure of Bison Road north of the Bison Trails Apartments. The project is part of the property development north of the water tower. Detour is set through Bartlesville Industrial Park parking areas unt ... read more »

Stricter Pornography Laws Coming to Oklahoma

Apr 23, 2024

The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation restricting online access to pornography for people under the age of 18. Senate Bill 1959, which is authored in the House by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, holds commercial entities accountable for knowingly distributing obs ... read more »

Lankford Introduces Bill to Combat Antisemitism

Apr 23, 2024

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford has introduced a bill that is aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses. Lankford introduced the bill as antisemitic sentiments have been rising across college campuses in recent years. Here is what Lankford had to say on the bill and the importance of st ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged with Lewd Proposals to Minor

Apr 23, 2024

A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Tuesday afternoon on the charges of lewd proposals to a minor. Thomas Stafford is alleged of sending sexually charged text messages to a 13-year-old minor and making sexually charged comments to the victim in person. According to an af ... read more »

Osage County Dump Day a Success

Apr 23, 2024

This past weekend, Osage County held its free dump day event and was an overwhelming event. As has been done in years past, District Two combined its dump day with the City of Skiatook and District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt said it was a great turnout once again.   Talburt remin ... read more »

Western Classic Coming Back to Pawhuska in May

Apr 23, 2024

The Western Classic is coming back to the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska during the second weekend in May. There will be two days of activities going on for people to enjoy.   When things begin on Friday, a ranch horse competition will get things going at 10 a.m. Team roping wi ... read more »

GENTIVA HOSPICE: Hospice Facts or Myths

Apr 23, 2024

The most important time is the time we have together – with family and friends. Many people think hospice is only about end-of-life care, but it’s so much more than that. In thousands of communities across the country, Gentiva helps people with a life-limiting illness – and thei ... read more »

WAOW Invitational Exhibition & Sale

Apr 23, 2024

There’s nothing better than a good’ol picture featuring the wild, wild west’ best. Artists from all over seem to capture the very essence with the stroke of a brush, a good size canvas, and yes, the American dream. Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is hosting the Women A ... read more »