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Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home to Salute First Responders Wed, September 10
Sep 03, 2025
Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home will hold is annual salute to the first responders in our area on Wednesday, September 10 from 11am to 1pm at 1pm at 710 South Dewey in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tim Howell with Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral ... read more »
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Patriot Hyundai Location
Sep 03, 2025
The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the new Patriot Hyundai location, currently under construction.
The Hyundai dealership will relocate to the new location on the southeast corner of Southport Drive and Washington Boulevard. Tatton Man ... read more »
Tri County Tech Celebrates Record Enrollment, New Programs
Sep 03, 2025
Tri County Tech has officially launched the 2025–2026 school year with record-breaking enrollment, new program expansions, and innovative solutions to meet Oklahoma’s growing workforce needs.
This fall, 698 full-time students are enrolled at Tri County Tech- a 23% increase&nb ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Grants $3K to Samaritan Counseling
Sep 03, 2025
The Arvest Foundation is contributing $3,000 to Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center to provide counseling services.
Suzanne Duhon, Arvest Wealth Management client advisor, presented the check to Ben Ames, executive director of Samaritan.
“It is our pleasure to present this chec ... read more »
2025 Washington County Free Fair Sept 3 Events
Sep 01, 2025
The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington County Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!
TODAY: Wednesday, September 3 (Closed to the Public)
Indoor Entry Judging Day
Livestock Check-in 4:30 PM
*All outdoor entries must be ... read more »
US Ambassador Nominee Nick Adams Delivers Passionate Patriotic Speech in Bartlesville
Sep 02, 2025
Nick Adams, bestselling author and nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, presented a Bartlesville audience on September 2 at The Center with a patriotic address hosted by Deb Cook and Republicans and Other Conservatives Washington County. The evening featured a birthday celebration for Adams a ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Allocates $50K for Charity Software
Sep 02, 2025
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The Bartlesville City Council approved allocating up to $50,000 for a system to assist helping organizations in the community and homeless citizens to connect with resources— but not without opposition or concern from two politic ... read more »
Dewey City Council Hears Museum Updates
Sep 02, 2025
The Dewey City Council met for the first time in the month of September on Tuesday night at Dewey City Hall.
The council members heard updates from the Tom Mix Museum, the Dewey Museum Hotel and Western Heritage.
Fawn Lassiter from the Tom Mix Museum in Dewey talked about an upcoming even ... read more »
Osage Co Tourism Having a Successful 2025
Sep 02, 2025
At Tuesday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore brought her proposed tourism budget to the board for possible approval.
Moore was asking for a smaller budget this year, which she got approved. She also spoke about a program the county is using to pinpoint ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners Continue Reviewing Budgets
Sep 02, 2025
At Tuesday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, board members heard from department heads from the Emergency Management department, E-911 and OSU Extension Office regarding the possible approval of their budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Emergency Manager Jerry Roberts said there we ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony Domestic Abuse
Sep 02, 2025
A Bartlesville man with pending felony charges now faces an additional felony charge.
34-year-old Jeremy Barber was charged on Tuesday with domestic abuse by assault and battery after two or more felony convictions.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Barber allegedly got int ... read more »
Washington Co. Inmate Education Programs to Transition to Grand Mental Health
Sep 02, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners met Tuesday morning and approved a new agreement with Grand Mental Health to provide additional services at the county jail.
Sheriff Scott Owen says the new agreement will be for inmate education services, including counseling and life skills for ... read more »
Osage County Musical Artist Phil Kane Debuts New Song
Sep 02, 2025
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American Idol contestant and Osage County native Phil Kane has released a new song. It's called Cowboy Killer and it's now on streaming platforms worldwide.
Kane is a rising star in the country music scene who is known for his blending of storytelling with heartfe ... read more »
Dewey Woman Charged With Domestic Abuse
Sep 02, 2025
A Dewey woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly striking a victim.
28-year-old Cassandra Perales was charged last week with domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Aug. 4, Perales allegedly got into an altercation with the vi ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council to Meet Tuesday
Sep 02, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council will meet Tuesday night because of the Labor Day holiday.
According to an agenda, the council is expected to take action on a bid to complete renovations at City Hall, including window replacement for better insulation of the five-story building.
The council ... read more »