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Sooner Park Roads, Parking Projects Begin Monday
Oct 11, 2024
Work on the Sooner Park parking lots and ring road is scheduled to begin Monday, which will result in immediate closures on the south end of the park, Project Engineer Steve Roper said this week.
“Contractor Brent Bell Construction is set to begin construction on this project beginning ... read more »
OSDE Amends Request for Bibles That Only Matched Version Endorsed by Trump
Oct 11, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Education has amended its request for 55,000 Bibles to be placed in public schools that initially matched a version endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
The request was amended earlier this week and no longer requires the Bibles to include U.S. historical docu ... read more »
Ghost Walk 2024 Begins Tuesday
Oct 11, 2024
The streets of downtown Bartlesville take a spooky turn next week with the 11th annual Ghost Walk.
The two-evening event runs Tuesday and Wednesday with the first tour departing from The Center at 6 p.m. each night. The walking tour of downtown Bartlesville includes six stops where you can wa ... read more »
Fatal Collision Near Skiatook Claims One Life
Oct 11, 2024
A fatality collision occurred on October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:24 PM on State Highway 11 and County Road 2100, near Skiatook.
A 2010 Dodge Journey, driven by a 15-year-old female from Skiatook, Oklahoma, veered off the roadway under unclear circumstances. The vehicle overturned an ... read more »
Bartlesville School Teacher Earns State Recognition
Oct 10, 2024
A Bartlesville Public School teacher has won a state award for her work in assisting adult students. Bartlesville's Adult Basic Education Instructor, Joni Pollin was recognized with the Oklahoma Workforce and Economic Development Frontline Staff Award earlier this week.
As an instru ... read more »
Dewey set for home game against Westville on KRIG
Oct 10, 2024
Dewey football is looking to capture their first win of the season, as the 0-5 Bulldoggers host 1-4 Westville on KRIG.
Dewey Head Coach Ryan Richardson says that while his team was disappointed after last week's 53-0 loss to Tahlequah Sequoyah, they have rallied around each other this week. ... read more »
Bartlesville Salvation Army Sends Help to Hurricane Hit Florida
Oct 10, 2024
Since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, 2024, The Salvation Army has been on the ground in seven states in the Southern region helping survivors and the recovery efforts. They are now heading to Florida to assist with those affected by Hurricane Milton.
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Pawhuska Gets New City Attorney
Oct 10, 2024
At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, it was announced that the City has a new attorney in Stephanie Clifton. John Heskett had served as Pawhuska's city attorney, but City Manager Jerry Eubanks can confirm that Heskett has resigned from his post.
Heskett ha ... read more »
Two Powerful Health and Benefits Events at Westside Community Center
Oct 10, 2024
Looking to improve your health, access the benefits you're entitled to, or simply gain clarity about Medicare? The Westside Community Center has two events this October and November that could make a real difference for veterans and Medicare-eligible individuals in the Bartlesville area. Mark ... read more »
Doenges Ford to Transition Ownership to Bill Knight Ford Next Week
Oct 10, 2024
After nearly a century of selling Ford vehicles, Doenges Ford, which started in Tonkawa in 1929 and has served Bartlesville for 85 years, will transition ownership to Bill Knight Ford next week.
Brad Doenges spoke about the change, noting that Bill Knight is also ... read more »
Bartlesville Splash Pads Seasonal Closure Begins Oct. 14
Oct 10, 2024
Bartlesville’s splash pads will close for the season on Monday, Oct. 14, so Parks Department crews can begin readying them for winter.
The three splash pads are located at Johnstone Park, Unity Square and Sooner Pool.
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Adams Golf Course to Close Temporarily on Nov. 1
Oct 10, 2024
Adams Golf Course in Bartlesville will temporarily close beginning Nov. 1 to accommodate the completion of the planned greens rebuild project.
The $2.4 million project was approved by voters in recent General Obligation Bond elections. It includes the replacement of all 18 course greens along ... read more »
Former Bartian Helps Others Weather Hurricane Milton
Oct 10, 2024
After making landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday night, Hurricane Milton is now moving off Florida's east coast, but not without leaving behind damaging winds and life-threatening floods Thursday morning.
Even before Milton struck as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, its outer bands swep ... read more »
Towers' Appeal to Police Review Board Denied
Oct 10, 2024
A police review board examined the termination of Pawhuska police officer Anthoney Towers on Wednesday evening. After looking at the case, they decided to uphold the ruling, as City Manager Jerry Eubanks explains.
Police Chief Lorrie Hennesy was also let go, but isn't eligible for a ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Faces Felony Child Abuse Charge
Oct 09, 2024
A Bartlesville man appeared in Washington County District Court Wednesday on a felony child abuse charge.
37-year-old Tyler Shea is accused of severely spanking a 12-year-old child in August.
According to the case’s probable cause affidavit, the alleged victim in this case told a fo ... read more »