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Duck Hunters Rescued from Copan Lake Over the Weekend
Dec 29, 2025
A group of duck hunters at Copan Lake are safe after being rescued over the weekend.
The Copan Fire Department, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and the Corps of Engineers responded to the north end of the lake after the shift in weather conditions and strong winds caused water to sink at ... read more »
Master Gardener Classes Begin January 27
Dec 29, 2025
Washington County residents are encouraged to take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn, serve, and grow with the OSU Extension Master Gardener program, beginning January 27, 2026, at Tri County Technology Center. The Washington County Master Gardeners are inviting new participants to join ... read more »
Menopause The Musical 2 Sails Into Bartlesville
Dec 29, 2025
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Change is set to bring laughter and music to the Bartlesville Community Center on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. The production will take place at the Community Center, located at 300 SE Adams Blvd., and promises an evening of comedy, nostalgia ... read more »
Elder Care Presents Dinner with Friends
Dec 29, 2025
Elder Care presents Dinner with Friends on January 8 from 5:30–7:00 PM at 1223 Swan Drive in Bartlesville.
Elder Care is kicking off the new year with good food, great company, and live entertainment. Enjoy a delicious meal in a welcoming, social setting designed ... read more »
Bartlesville Public Schools Seeks Executive Director
Dec 24, 2025
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is launching an immediate search for its next Executive Director.
The Executive Director of the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is responsible for consistent achievement of the Foundation’s mission, annual goals an ... read more »
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake
Dec 29, 2025
Bowl for Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma's biggest feel-good party of the year.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Todd Edwards with Big Brothers/Big Sisters said, "Your Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraising efforts will help match our 40+ waiting children with a ... read more »
Bartlesville New Year's Trash Schedule
Dec 29, 2025
Most Bartlesville city offices will be closed Jan. 1, 2026, in recognition of the New Year holiday. Police and fire services will continue as normally scheduled with no interruptions.
Trash routes that are normally collected on Thursday will be collected on Wednesday, Dec. 31 instead of Thurs ... read more »
Prevent Frozen Pipes
Dec 29, 2025
The icy-cold temperatures can freeze your water pipes and even cause them to burst. We spoke with Eddie Mason with Mason's Plumbing in Bartlesville and said your best bet is to be proactive.
Mason advises checking your home and close off any vents or open area ... read more »
Monday Cold Brings Dangerous Wind Chills, Ongoing Safety Concerns
Dec 28, 2025
Bitter cold settles into the region Monday following the passage of a strong cold front, with hazardous wind chills expected through the morning hours.
Wind chill values will fall into the teens across most areas, with single digits likely in northern locations. While winds will be lighter th ... read more »
Cold Front Brings Dangerous Wind Chills, Gusty Winds and Fire Risk
Dec 28, 2025
A strong cold front has moved into the region bringing sharply colder temperatures and hazardous conditions.
Behind the front, gusty northwesterly winds of 40 to 50 mph are expected through mid-evening as the system pushes east of northwest Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma. Winds will graduall ... read more »
Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Dec 26, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to renew Osage County Tourism Director Mary Beth Moore’s contract for another year. There will also be consideration to ... read more »
Choir of Man at The Center Jan. 20
Dec 26, 2025
The Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide hit — THE CHOIR OF MAN — returns to the U.S. for its national tour including a stop in Bartlesville on Tuesday, January 20, 7:30pm, at The Center.
Valarie Hulse with The Center gives us a preview saying, "It's ... read more »
Small Earthquake Detected Friday Near Coffeyville, Kan.
Dec 26, 2025
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was detected early Friday morning near Coffeyville, Kan.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 12:06 a.m. A stronger 3.2 magnitude tremblor occurred at 5:36 a.m. Friday just west of the Oklahoma City metro.
No damage has been report ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Have Short Agenda for Monday
Dec 26, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners have a short agenda set for their Monday morning meeting.
Several pieces of older office equipment from the County Clerk’s office are expected to be declared surplus and disposed of. The commissioners will also provide their reports after the Christma ... read more »
Friends Indeed Serves Christmas Dinner and Fellowship
Dec 25, 2025
For over 20 years, Friends Indeed has been serving Christmas Day Dinner. The idea came to be when the founders agreed that no one should be alone for Christmas.
The first Friends Indeed Christmas Dinners were served at the old American Legion in downtown Bartlesville. They soon ran ... read more »




