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Nowata County Treasurer Announces Resignation
Mar 16, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex Monday morning.
The commissioners formally accepted the resignation of Nowata County Treasurer Rachel Mars.
Mars gave the following statement before the board.
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OKWU to Host Special Torah Scroll Event
Mar 16, 2026
Oklahoma Wesleyan University will host a special presentation featuring a historic Torah scroll during the Torah Scroll Event on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Keating Center.
Appearing on Community Connection, Dr. Mark Weeter, dean of the School of Ministry, explains how th ... read more »
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge to Host Kite Fest 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Families will take to the skies with kites during Kite Fest 2026 on Saturday, March 28, at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge near Eureka Springs, Ark.
Appearing on Monday's Community Connection, Cheryl King from Turpentine Creek says it is a free event for all to attend.
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Dewey Council to Consider Minor Budget Amendment
Mar 16, 2026
The Dewey City Council will meet Monday evening for its regularly scheduled session at Dewey City Hall, where council members will work through a relatively short agenda that still includes a financial adjustment for the current fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The council wil ... read more »
Bartlesville Man to be Put to Rest After 2022 Murder
Mar 16, 2026
A Bartlesville man whose remains were found in rural Nowata County in 2023 will be put to rest this weekend.
22-year-old Devin Viles was reported missing in July 2022. He was last seen alive in Tulsa with Brock Anthony Edward Thompson, of Nowata. OSBI agents were called in August 2 ... read more »
Fire Contained in Osage County
Mar 14, 2026
No injuries were reported in a fire that broke out near Osage Hills State Park on Saturday. The News on 6 reports local fire departments responded to the fire shortly after 3 p.m.
The Osage Hills Rural Firefighter Department says around 250 acres burned before they were able to get the ... read more »
BFD Engine 2 Responds to First Structure Fire
Mar 14, 2026
A newly placed Bartlesville fire engine responded to its first call just three days after entering service when crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Elm Street.
According to the Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 on Facebook, the property owner had alre ... read more »
Wesleyan Christian School Class Days on KWON
Mar 14, 2026
KWON AM 1400 and FM, 93.3, and 95.1 hosted the senior class of Wesleyan Christian High School on Saturday for Class Days on the Radio.
Wesleyan Christian High School seniors Shelby Goodson, Whitley Tennyson, Roman Edwards and Timothy Wisdom reminisced about their school days, ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charge
Mar 13, 2026
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly operating someone's vehicle without consent.
39-year-old Clifford Brunelle was charged on Friday with unauthorized use of a vehicle.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, the victim dropped o ... read more »
Ochelata Residents Charged With Child Neglect
Mar 13, 2026
Two Ochelata residents are facing felony charges after allegedly providing insufficient care for minor children.
28-year-old Deanna Askew and 29-year-old Taylor Askew were charged on Friday with child neglect. Deanna Askew faces an additional felony charge of feloniously pointing a ... read more »
Cox Recognized with a Lifetime Contribution to Emergency Management Award
Mar 13, 2026
Recently, at the 2026 Oklahoma Emergency Management Association conference in Oklahoma City, our Director, Kary Cox, was recognized with a Lifetime Contribution to Emergency Management Award.
In a Facebook post from WCEM, is a summary of what led to him receiving this a ... read more »
PTI Light It Up Blue Race/Run
Mar 13, 2026
Paths To Independence Light It Up Blue 2026 5K and Fun Run is Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Appearing on COMMUNMITY CONNECTION, Race Committe Member Stephanie Colclasure and adult student Eric Casner--both of whom have participated in every Light It Up Race-- said the 5K be ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Mar 13, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, Jim Warren and Mindy Haney with Grand Lake Mental Health will give a presentation about applying for a grant that would allow for two mental health exp ... read more »
CAPITOL CALL Powered by Phillps 66 3-13-26
Mar 13, 2026
Appearing on CAPITOL CALL sponsored by Phillips 66, State Senator Julie Daniels and State Representatives John B. Kane and Judd Strom provided an update on Oklahoma legislative issues.
The legislature is at the six-week mark of a 16-week session. Our lawmakers report a "fast and product ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Mar 13, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will meet Monday morning with a few items on the agenda.
The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States and also finalize the sale of several surplus vehicles to various private entities and Nowata Co ... read more »




