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			<title><![CDATA[OBI Ramps Up Summer Blood Drives to Meet Critical Regional Needs]]></title>
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	As summer approaches&amp;mdash;a season notoriously marked by an uptick in accidents and trauma cases&amp;mdash;Our Blood Institute (OBI) is issuing a vital call to action for local residents to roll up their sleeves.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;OBI is launching a series of regional blood drives across Washington and surrounding counties throughout June and July to ensure local hospitals remain fully stocked.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNBECTION, Lincoln White, Account Consultant for OBI representing the Enid branch, which covers 22 counties, said OBI is the sixth-largest nonprofit blood banking center in the United States, operating 17 locations across Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas with 10 centers in Oklahoma alone.

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	Lincoln said, &amp;quot;OBI supplies approximately 95% of Oklahoma&amp;rsquo;s hospitals and emergency services, serving around 300 hospitals in total.&amp;quot; He added, &amp;quot;The mission of OBI is nsuring that when an emergency or trauma occurs, the necessary blood products are already on the shelves. A single whole blood donation can be separated into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, effectively helping save or impact three separate lives.&amp;quot;

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	Donors are needed. Lincoln said, Each donoe is treated to classic post-donation snacks (juice, Oreos, Nutter Butters) and limited-edition patriotic T-shirts celebrating America&amp;rsquo;s upcoming 250th anniversary (&amp;quot;Red, White, and True&amp;quot; / &amp;quot;In Donors We Trust&amp;quot;).&amp;quot; He added that donors who do not want the shirt can opt to donate its value to a global charitable fund.

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	Upcoming Blood Drive Schedule

	Saturday, June 13: Washington Park Mall in Bartlesville (10:00 AM &amp;ndash; 3:00 PM) &amp;ndash; Includes a special mystery prize giveaway.

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	Tuesday, June 23: Lowe&amp;rsquo;s Bartlesville / OBI Blood Bus (11:00 AM &amp;ndash; 3:00 PM)

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	Thursday, June 25: East Cross Church in Bartlesville (1:00 PM &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM) &amp;ndash; A drive dedicated to a church member who recently received lifesaving blood products.

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	Thursday, July 2: Osage Casino in Bartlesville (2:00 PM &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM) &amp;ndash; Donors receive special casino match play.

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	Friday, July 3: Washington Park Mall in Bartlesville (10:00 AM &amp;ndash; 3:00 PM)

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	Lincoln said, &amp;quot;OBI exista so that others can keep on living. The blood donated locally stays local to help neighbors in nearby emergency rooms.&amp;quot;

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	Individuals, businesses, or civic groups looking to host a drive or schedule a donation appointment can find FAQs, donor stories, and scheduling tools at Our Blood Institute www.https://ourbloodinstitute.org/.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:47:12 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sizzlin' Summer Series: Levitt Music Festival CommUNITY Fest]]></title>
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	The Sizzlin&amp;rsquo; Summer Series returns June 26 with CommUNITY Fest from 5:30 to 9 p.m., bringing live music, food trucks, vendors and enough cultural flavor to make your average frozen pizza feel deeply inadequate. The event is made possible through the Levitt Family Foundation and promises an evening packed with entertainment from around the world.

	Headlining the festival is Baklava Express, a New York City-based Middle Eastern fusion band led by award-winning composer and oud player Josh Kaye. The group blends influences from Ashkenazi and Mizrahi liturgical music, Ottoman classical styles and Mediterranean folk traditions into a sound that somehow manages to feel ancient and modern at the same time. Along with the live music, attendees can expect face painting, henna tattoos, culturally diverse vendors and activities throughout the evening. Organizers say the goal is simple: bring the community together through music, food and culture. Also, let&amp;rsquo;s be honest, any event with food trucks already has most people convinced.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:12:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lankford Highlights $2.8 Million in FEMA Aid for Oklahoma Recovery]]></title>
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	Oklahoma is set to receive more than $2.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance following months of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires that battered communities across the state. US Senator James Lankford announced the funding Wednesday, saying the grants will help repair damaged public buildings, reimburse emergency response costs, and support wildfire suppression efforts. After Mother Nature spent spring treating Oklahoma like a stress ball, Washington finally opened the checkbook.

	The funding includes nearly $850,000 for repairs to buildings damaged by storms and flooding, along with more than $614,000 for emergency protective measures across the state. Additional grants will help cover firefighting costs connected to the Euchee Creek Fire, Little Salt Creek Fire, 328 Fire, and the 840 Road Fire, including more than $500,000 directed to Roger Mills County alone. Lankford said his office remained in contact with FEMA leadership to push the grants through, adding that the resources are intended to support the local agencies and first responders who stepped up when disasters hit.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:58:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spencer Grace Running for State Rep District 37]]></title>
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	State Representative of District 37, Ken Luttrell is retiring from his post at the end of this term after serving Oklahomans since November 2018. Spencer Grace and Jeremy Sacket are hoping to fill that void.&amp;nbsp;

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	Grace has always had an interest in politics. Grace is a registered realtor, has served as a game warden since 2007 and has a vested interest in those with special needs. Grace says there are many things that could be done better regarding these issues at the state level and he would like to help fix them.

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	As a game warden, Grace says he knows every inch of the district already and enjoys helping the people. Grace says he hopes to build on the success of what Luttrell has built in the past eight years.

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	Grace goes on to talk about why the voters should vote for him over his opponent in Sacket.

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	For more information on the campaign, visit Votespencergrace.com.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Click here for the entire interview with Spencer Grace.

	&amp;nbsp;

	(Photo Courtesy of Spencer Grace Facebook Page.)
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:24:13 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pawhuska City Manager Gets Contract Extended]]></title>
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	At Tuesday evening&amp;#39;s city council meeting in Pawhuska, council members went into executive session to discuss the employment of City Manager Carol Jones. After a 30 minute discussion, Mayor Steve Tolson made a motion to keep Jones hired on in that position.

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	The council went on to approve that contract extension unanimously. Jones says she believes exciting things are ahead for the City of Pawhuska.

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	Jones will now be eligible for 80 hours of sick leave with the new contract as well.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:41:54 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Concerned Parents Seek Shortfall Answers From Caney Valley Schools]]></title>
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	Community members in Ramona are concerned about the future of Caney Valley Public Schools, as the district is dealing with a reported $400,000 shortfall.

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	At a Tuesday meeting organized by parents, citizens gathered to write questions about the district&amp;#39;s finances that will be submitted to Caney Valley Superintendent Steven Cantrell.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Bret Chew, a longtime Ramona resident, told our partners at News On 6 that a financially strong school district is important for the future of the community.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The Caney Valley School Board is scheduled to meet on June 18.

	&amp;nbsp;

	CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY FROM NEWS ON 6
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:13:06 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fatality Crash in Osage County]]></title>
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	A fatality collision occurred in Osage County on Tuesday. Jeremy Bearden was driving his motorcycle westbound on Highway 60 when he lost a box of the back of the motorcycle just east of McCord.&amp;nbsp;

	When Bearden attempted to turn around and pick up the equipment, Lynette Kyler clipped Bearden&amp;#39;s motorcycle. Bearden&amp;#39;s motorcyle came to rest upright on its frame in the roadway. Bearden was later pronounced deceased. Kyler wasn&amp;#39;t injured.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:55:31 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration/Green Country Talent Show Set for Saturday Evening]]></title>
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	The annual Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration&amp;mdash;honoring the pioneer who founded both Bartlesville and Dewey&amp;mdash;takes place Saturday, June 13, at the Historic Dewey Hotel in Dewey, OK.&amp;nbsp; Admission is free and birthday cake will be served!&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Sears and Shelby Brammer said the night begins with the Green Country Talent Contest at 6pm. Contest forms are available at the Dewey Hotel Museum lobby.&amp;nbsp; Any and all aged residents of Green Country Oklahoma are eligible to participate.&amp;nbsp; This three judge talent contest boasts a lot of fun and cash prizes as part of the Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration Day.&amp;nbsp; There is no charge for contest entry.&amp;nbsp;

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	The theatrical pagent is at 8pm and will feature local actors and actresses portraying our local hostorical figures including Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bartles and movie star Tom Mix.

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	Topping off the evening is a free movie at 8:30 pm starring Tom Mix and Mickey Rooney all at the Historic Dewey Hotel and Museum.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:46:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Youth and Family Services: Light The Way 50th Anniversary and Glow Run]]></title>
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	Youth and Family Services in Bartesville invites everyone to join them on June 27 , at Unity Square, at 7pm, for one of the most exciting community events of the summer--An unforgettable Glow Run experience!

	&amp;nbsp;

	Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Katie WIlson with Youth and Family Services said there will be a 5K Glow Run and a Fun Glow Run for all ages. You can register online at youthandfamilyinc.com or at 7pm the day of the Glow Run.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Stay for the&amp;nbsp; amazing post-race celebration with family and friends Supporting Youth &amp;amp; Family Services and the programs that make a difference in the lives of local children and families. The free event includes music and entertainment and bounce houses. Food trucks will be onsite for snacks and drinks for purchase.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The event also serves as the kick off for the campaign to build a new youth shelter in Bartlesville on the same land as the current campus.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Serving our community since 1976, Youth &amp;amp; Family Services, Inc. provides shelter, counseling, prevention, and family support programs guided by our mission: To Serve and Strengthen Youth &amp;amp; Families &amp;mdash; creating safety, stability, and hope.

	&amp;nbsp;

	
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Officials Remind Voters of Election Day Laws]]></title>
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	With the June 16 primary election approaching, election officials are reminding voters about state laws governing conduct at polling places, including restrictions on electioneering, voter interference and access to voting areas.

	The Washington County Election Board issued a notice outlining several election-day regulations intended to protect the integrity of the voting process and ensure polling places operate smoothly.

	Under Oklahoma law, only voters and election officials are permitted inside the election enclosure where voters check in, receive ballots and cast their votes. Individuals who are not voters or election workers are prohibited from remaining within 30 feet of a ballot box while voting is underway. Minor children accompanying voters are exempt from the restriction.

	Members of the news media may enter the election enclosure for up to five minutes while covering the election, provided they do not interfere with voters or election officials. Reporters and photographers are prohibited from observing voters marking ballots or photographing voters while they are voting.

	Election officials also warned against illegal voting practices. It is a crime to vote more than once in an election, vote in a precinct after transferring voter registration to another precinct, vote while knowingly ineligible, or submit an absentee ballot issued to another person.

	The board says that electioneering &amp;mdash; advocating for or against a candidate or ballot issue &amp;mdash; is prohibited within 300 feet of any ballot box during an election. Electioneering may include verbal advocacy or displaying campaign-related materials such as signs, pamphlets, shirts, buttons or hats.

	Similarly, no printed material other than official election board materials may be publicly displayed within 300 feet of a ballot box while polls are open. Voters may bring personal notes to assist with ballot choices, but those notes must remain concealed except when being used to mark a ballot.

	State law allows voters to take photographs of their marked ballots inside the election enclosure. However, voters may not post the images on social media or otherwise disclose how they voted until after leaving the election enclosure.

	Officials also cautioned against any actions that interfere with the orderly conduct of an election. It is a misdemeanor to disrupt election operations, and no individual, including authorized poll watchers or exit pollsters, may intimidate voters or attempt to influence their votes through force or coercion.

	Exit pollsters must be officially commissioned by the county election board secretary and are prohibited from operating within 50 feet of a ballot box. Any pollster working within 300 feet of a polling place must display official identification. Participation in exit polls is voluntary.

	The board also reminded voters that Oklahoma law prohibits bringing intoxicating liquors within one-half mile of a polling place on Election Day. Individuals may not attend an election or remain within 300 feet of a polling place while intoxicated.

	Voters who witness a potential election law violation are encouraged to contact the Washington County Election Board or local law enforcement as soon as possible and provide any available information or documentation.

	For more information or to report a potential election law violation, contact the Washington County Election Board at 918-337-2850 or washingtoncounty@elections.ok.gov.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:47 -0500</pubDate>
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