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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 »
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 »
Dewey City Council to Close Out 2025
Dec 15, 2025
The Dewey City Council will hold its final regular meeting of 2025 on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Dewey City Hall. The meeting marks the last opportunity this year for council members to conduct city business in a public setting and hear directly from residents befor ... read more »
Dewey High School's Easton Davis Named Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Dewey High School senior Easton Davis has been selected as a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for November, powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio.
Easton is a lifelong Dewey resident and a well-rounded student who excels both in the classroom and in athletics. He m ... read more »
Bartlesville High School's Fin Salero Named ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Bartlesville High School senior Fin Salerno has been named the ConocoPhillips STEM Student of the Month for November.
Fin is heavily involved in STEM-focused activities at Bartlesville High School, serving as president of the Technology Student Association (TSA). The organization i ... read more »
Dewey High School's Addi Jones Named Patriot Auto Student of the Month
Dec 14, 2025
Dewey High School senior Addi Jones has been selected as a Patriot Auto Student of the Month for November, powered by Tri Couty Tech and Bartlesville Radio.
Addi is a member of the National Honor Society, competes on the Dewey High School softball and track teams, and is actively i ... read more »
B the Light Ministries Announces Community Toy Giveaway
Dec 14, 2025
B the Light Ministries announced the arrival of toys for its annual community giveaway, thanking the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and Dora Smith-Patzkowski for helping connect the organization with the program.
The ministry will host its toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20, ... read more »
Dewey Christmas Parade Highlighted by 81 Entries
Dec 13, 2025
Dewey's 38th Annual Night-Time Christmas Parade stepped off at 5:30pm on Saturday into a harsh north wind and freezing temperatures. The theme this year was"Light Up Dewey" and it featured 81 entries.
THE WINNING FLOATS
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Bartlesville Observes Wreaths Across America at White Rose Cemetery
Dec 13, 2025
Bartlesville’s Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Saturday morning at White Rose Cemetery, honoring local veterans with a public remembrance event. Due to overcrowding and a potential fire hazard, the ceremony was moved from the mausoleum to the cemetery gazebo at the request of the f ... read more »






