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Washington County Commissioners Have Short Agenda for Monday's Meeting

Oct 31, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners have a short agenda ahead of their Monday morning meeting, with only two new items to possibly take action on. The commissioners are expected to award a bid for concrete work on an additional parking lot at the Washington County Emergency Operations Center ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council to Meet Monday

Oct 31, 2025

The Bartlesville City Council has a busy agenda for their first meeting of November on Monday evening. The council will hear an update for the Unsheltered Homeless Task Force after the Helping Organizations Summit that was held on Oct. 22. The council will also receive a presentation from Wat ... read more »

2nd Annual BAA 6x6 Fundraiser Event

Oct 31, 2025

On Saturday, November 8, Bartlesville’s art enthusiasts will come together for the Bartlesville Art Association’s second annual 6"x 6" fundraiser. It is a unique event designed to make art accessible, affordable, and fun. Hosted at the local Cooper and Mill, the event promis ... read more »

Jaco Booyens Shares Passionate Message on Child Sex Trafficking

Oct 30, 2025

Jaco Booyens, a nationally-known fighter against sex trafficking and advisor to the Trump administration, was the guest speaker Thursday evening during the "Guard Their Hearts" fundraiser for HeartMatters at the Bartlesville Community Center. Booyens, who is a native of South Africa ... read more »

Martha’s Task to hold holiday Open House Nov. 12-13

Oct 30, 2025

A bountiful harvest of gifts and goodies will abound at Martha’s Task Open House, which ushers in the season of giving with three days of festive day of shopping, visiting with friends old and new and enjoying holiday treats.   This year’s event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p ... read more »

Arvest Bank Offering Customers Assistance During Government Shutdown

Oct 30, 2025

Arvest Bank is offering assistance to customers impacted by the government shutdown.   Through the Arvest Assist program, which was launched after the 2018-2019 government shutdown, Arvest customers experiencing a paycheck disruption may receive accommodations depending on their circ ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Declares Emergency, Commits $6.75 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Amid Federal Shutdown

Oct 30, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner on Tuesday declared a state of emergency due to food insecurity caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, announcing more than $6.75 million in emergency relief funding to support Cherokee citizens and regiona ... read more »

Two Drivers Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on US-75 in Washington County

Oct 30, 2025

Two people were injured Wednesday when a wrong-way driver struck a commercial vehicle on US-75 in Washington County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Investigators say a 69-year-old Ochelata man was traveling south in the northbound lanes near County Road W 3000 when he hit a truck m ... read more »

Bartlesville Food Pantries Adjust Schedules Ahead of SNAP Benefit Changes

Oct 30, 2025

As some Bartlesville residents prepare for a loss of SNAP benefits in November, local food pantries are coordinating efforts to ensure families have access to meals throughout the holiday season. Several agencies have announced updated distribution schedules and holiday closures, while continuing ... read more »

Spooky Night in Dewey and Haunted Dewey Hotel for Kids

Oct 29, 2025

Your family is invited to Spooky Night in Dewey and the Haunted Dewey Hotel for Kids on Friday, October 31, from 6-8pm, at the Dewey Hotel Museum.     Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Spears with the Dewey Hotel said the "ghosts" are friendly and not scary a ... read more »

Planned Outage in Pawhuska Scheduled for Thursday

Oct 29, 2025

In response to a vehicle accident earlier this week at 15th & Brave in Pawhuska, which took out the power pole, The Pawhuska Electric Crew will be out Thursday morning starting at 9 a.m. to start the pole replacement process.    The city of Pawhuska said in a Facebook post t ... read more »

Bartlesville Board of Education Lays Out Next Steps in Superintendent Search

Oct 29, 2025

The Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education took the next steps Wednesday in their search to find a new superintendent to lead the school district after this school year is over.   Current Superintendent Chuck McCauley announced his retirement earlier this year, which will go ... read more »

OKU Trunk-or-Treat Thursday

Oct 29, 2025

Oklahoma Union High School will have a trunk-or-treat event in the high school parking lot on Thursday night. The trunk-or-treat will start at 5 p.m. with a community pep rally to follow at 6 p.m. prior to OKU’s football game against Nowata. The football game on Thursday night can b ... read more »

Temporary Lane Closures on Highway 75

Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Highway 75 northbound and southbound will have occasional lane closures between W. 3400 Rd. and Apache Ave. in Ramona and W. 2400 Rd. in Bartlesville. Lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday due to striping, weather permitting.   ... read more »

Wild Horse Racing Event Held to Remember Pawhuska Native

Oct 29, 2025

The Sean Valencia Memorial Wild Horse Racing Shootout is coming to the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska this weekend. Valencia is a native of Pawhuska who died in a head-on collision in 2021 and friends have put on the event to remember his life every year since. Valencia's mother, Ga ... read more »