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Arvest Wealth Management to Host Finances on Tap Oct. 9
Sep 29, 2025
Arvest Wealth Management will host a financial planning happy hour on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Cooper & Mill, 200 Dewey Ave., in Bartlesville
This event is open to those interested in learning more about how to plan for their financial futures, whether they're j ... read more »
Silver Dollar City, Arvest Bank Honor America’s 250th with Free Season Passes for Active Military, Season-long Celebrations
Sep 29, 2025
Silver Dollar City is rolling out the red, white and blue carpet for America’s 250th birthday, offering free season passes to all active-duty U.S. military, made possible through a proud partnership with Arvest Bank.
“For generations, Silver Dollar City has honored the values that ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Felony Vehicle Charges
Sep 29, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly using someone’s car without permission.
19-year-old Christopher Pahsetopah was charged on Monday with unauthorized use of a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident involving damage.
According to the Bartlesville Polic ... read more »
Guy Engineering to Inspect Osage Co. Bridges
Sep 29, 2025
Each year, counties must pick an engineering company to conduct bridge inspections around their county. This is to make sure each bridge is up to standard and compliance.
Commissioners have the option to let ODOT choose a company for them, or the board can choose an engineering fir ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Sep 29, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with minors.
32-year-old Jodice Stokeling was charged on Monday with two counts of child sexual abuse.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Stokeling allegedly engaged in sexual acts w ... read more »
More Budgets Approved During Monday Meeting
Sep 29, 2025
On Monday, Osage County Sheriff Bart Perrier showed the Board of County Commissioners his proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. While it was an increase from the prior fiscal year, Perrier was able to find a way to trim nearly $230,000. Perrier generalizes what the new budget looks like ... read more »
Bartlesville Bruin Brigade Wins Class Championship in Arizona
Sep 29, 2025
The Bartlesville High School Bruin Brigade marching band earns another championship, this time in Arizona.
The Bruin Brigade competed at the Bands of America Regional Championship Saturday at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Brigade was one of 22 high school marc ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Abuse
Sep 29, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing felony charges after allegedly hitting a minor child with a shoe.
37-year-old Amy Williams was charged on Monday with child abuse and child neglect.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 25, Williams allegedly threw a high-heel style shoe ... read more »
BPD Investigating Unattended Death on Sunday
Sep 29, 2025
On Sunday afternoon, Bartlesville deputies responded to a call in the 4700 block of State Street regarding an unresponsive 20-year old male. Emergency personnel began providing life-saving assistance and transported the individual to a local hospital, where he later died.
A press r ... read more »
Birthright of Bartlesville 50 Years Celebration Oct. 2nd
Sep 29, 2025
At Birthright of Bartlesville, they understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Birthright of Bartlesville Director Dawn Williams and volunteer Michele Roberson said. "Birthright is available to women for as long as they ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Tower Project
Sep 29, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met for the final time in September on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners approved a contract with TECTA America Oklahoma LLC for sofit replacement at a doorway in the Nowata County Courthouse.
The board also ... read more »
Under the Lights at On the Rock Ministries is Oct. 11
Sep 29, 2025
Under the Lights is On the Rock Ministries' annual harvest festival and fundraiser dinner and is set for October 11, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. at On the Rock Ministries, 122 S Park Ave, in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sandy Dossett with On The Rock said, &q ... read more »
Bartlesville Police Arrest Man in Oak Park on Stalking Charges
Sep 28, 2025
The Bartlesville Police Department’s Special Operations Team arrested Aaron McPherson on Friday afternoon following a search warrant in the 100 block of Mockingbird Lane in Oak Park.
McPherson was taken into custody around 12:45 p.m. on charges of felony stalking and violation of a prot ... read more »
High Speed Chase Starts in Owasso, Ends in Coffeyville
Sep 27, 2025
A high speed chase ends in a crash Friday in Coffeyville.
The car chase started in Owasso traveling north on Highway 169 at speeds of more than 100 mph at times. According to witnesses, the car went to turn at the intersection of Eigth and Patterson and hit another car. ... read more »
Free Dump Day in Osage County on Saturday
Sep 26, 2025
Osage County is offering a free dump day once again on Saturday and you can drop off items you no longer need at several county shops throughout the day. Dropoff locations are in Pawhuska, Shidler, Barnsdall, McCord, Avant, Skiatook, Hominy and Fairfax. Only Osage County residents are allowed to ... read more »