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Washington County Resale Event June 12th
Jun 01, 2023
The Treasurer’s office conducts a public auction on the 2nd Monday of each June. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNCETION, Washington County Treasurer Melissa Thornbrough said the Treasurer’s office conducts a public auction on the 2nd Monday of each June. The auction is for the s ... read more »
Three Teens Injured in Wednesday Crash
Jun 01, 2023
Three teenagers were injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Dewey on Wednesday at approximately 1 p.m.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 1988 Chevy pick-up driven by a 16-year-old Bartlesville male failed to stop on West 1400 Road at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75. The pick-up ... read more »
Foundation Therapy Specialists at Elder Care Featured on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Jun 01, 2023
Foundation Therapy Specialists at Elder Care in Bartlesville offers many treatment plans including orthopedic rehabilitation, return-to-sport training, spinal care, stroke/neurological care, splinting and swallow studies as well as treatment for Alzheimer’s, dementia and traumatic brain inj ... read more »
New Restaurants Coming Soon to Price Tower
Jun 01, 2023
New restaurants will be featured soon at Price Tower in Bartlesville. Appearing on CAR TALK with Brad Doenges on KWON Thursday, Donna Keffer with Price Tower made the announcement.
The downstairs restaurant will be call Loves 66 Bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner ... read more »
Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes NO on Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Agreement
Jun 01, 2023
Congressman Josh Brecheen voted NO on H.R. 3746, the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling agreement.
“Tonight, more Democrats voted for the Biden-McCarthy agreement than Republicans, and you have to ask why? The Biden-McCarthy agreement was another missed opportunity to cut spending on a sc ... read more »
Mary Poppins and OKM Music
May 31, 2023
Join OKM Music for a whimsical Mary Poppins tea party filled with games, tea and sandwiches, wonderful pastries, “sugar cookie” tea, scones and jam, and a glorious harp concert. And of course, it wouldn’t be a tea party without of course, Mary Poppins. Meet Mary Popp ... read more »
State Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Laws
May 31, 2023
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has struck down two laws authored by Washington County legislators in 2022 that effectively banned abortion, ruling that the measures are unconstitutional.
House Bill 4327 was authored by former District 11 Rep. Wendi Stearman and co-authored in the Senat ... read more »
Osage Nation WIC Farmers Market in Pawhuska Postponed to Friday
May 31, 2023
Osage Nation WIC announced on its Facebook page that the Osage Nation WIC and senior farmers market scheduled for Thursday, June 1 has been pushed back to June 2, because of unforeseen circumstances.
The Farmers Market on Friday is expected to be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pawhuska WIC O ... read more »
Brush Up Bartlesville applications set for review June 5-9
May 31, 2023
The second annual Brush Up Bartlesville event will be held this year between June and October, beginning with applications submitted for review June 5-9. Brush Up Bartlesville is a community initiative which began last year as a collaboration between local citizens, non-profits, local sponsors an ... read more »
Sen. Lankford Holds Hearing on Border Technology
May 31, 2023
U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma participated in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing Wednesday where he questioned a panel that included Eric Hysen, who is the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Homeland Security.
Lankford asked Hysen ... read more »
Commissioners Approve New Chairs, Tables for Fairgrounds Plus an Excel Class
May 31, 2023
The Osage County Commissioners voted to approve new chairs and tables for the fairgrounds earlier this week for $13,969.95.
The commissioners also approved an intermediate excel class to be put on by Tri County tech on June 14-15 from 9 a.m. to noon. The capacity for the class is 12 stu ... read more »
Osage Hills State Park Fishing Clinic Friday
May 31, 2023
Osage Hills State Park is hosting its 12th annual free fishing clinic on Friday, June 2, at 9 a.m.
The event begins a presentation from the Department of Wildlife with State Park and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Staff will assist anyone who would like to learn how to fish after the pr ... read more »
UPDATE: Man hunt canceled near Kansas-Oklahoma border
May 31, 2023
*UPDATE*
Law Enforcement, has canceled the search for the suspect. He was last seen in the area of Highway 169 & County Road 1400 just north of the Oklahoma State line. Please keep your eyes open and if you see the subject below, call your local law enforcement agency.
Belo ... read more »
OKM Fesitval 2023 is Days Away
May 31, 2023
OKM Music's Annual Music Festival is Days Away! Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Mary Lynn Mihm and John Mihm invited everyone to check out the lineup that features diverse genres.
The highlight of the Festival wil be Lee Greenwood, who is famous for his song "Go ... read more »
OKM's Especially for Kids Begins Friday
May 31, 2023
Mary Lynn Mihm and John Mihm with OKM were our guests this week to remind everyone that the OKM Music Festival is days away and that Especially for Kids startsFriday, June 2nd./
Mary Lynn invited everyone, especially the kids, out to Sun Fest Friday at 6pm for the Chocta ... read more »