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Osage Co Commissioners Get REAP Project Update

Aug 17, 2026

In the spring, the Board of Osage County Commissioners signed off on a grant application to make improvements to a rural water treatment plant just outside of Barnsdall. This is part of a community development block grant and on Monday, JT Darling with INCOG gave an update as to how that was comi ... read more »

Nowata Co. Approves Agreement With Cox

Aug 17, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners approved a franchise agreement with Cox Communications Monday morning to allow them to do business with customers on the Nowata side of the Washington-Nowata County line.   Conner Carroll, Manager of Government Affairs at Cox Communications, discussed ... read more »

OCSO Helping Hominy and Others With Dispatch

Aug 17, 2026

During Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, an agreement was signed allowing for the county to assist with dispatch services for the City of Hominy.    During the citizen's input portion of the meeting, Sheriff Bart Perrier said the sheriff's office ... read more »

Ochelata Woman Charged With Exploiting Elderly

Aug 17, 2026

An Ochelata woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly using an elderly victim's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account to purchase merchandise.   48-year-old Valerie Reynolds was charged on Monday with exploitation of an elderly person.   According to the Wa ... read more »

Early Voting Begins Thursday in Washington County

Aug 17, 2026

Early voting for the Aug. 25 runoff primary election, special City of Bartlesville election and special Bartlesville Public Schools election begins Thursday, Aug. 20. Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said early voting is available to all voters, with no excuse required. ... read more »

Washington County Commissioners Conclude Business Before the Coffee Cools

Aug 17, 2026

If you blinked during the Washington County Commissioners meeting on Monday morning, you might have missed the entire thing. Lasting just a hair over 15 minutes, the board channeled their inner speedrunners to unanimously approve every single item on the agenda. The rapid-fire governance included ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Implement Burn Ban

Aug 17, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners have issued a county-wide burn ban.   During a regular meeting of the Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning, the board voted to institute a burn ban that will be in effect until Aug. 30.   The Nowata Fire Department implemented a city ... read more »

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Launches Membership Drive to Support Local and Disaster Relief Efforts

Aug 17, 2026

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is inviting local women to join their ranks as they prepare for a busy holiday season and ongoing community outreach.The organization will host its next general meeting and a special membership drive on September 1 at 10:00 a.m. at their headquarters loc ... read more »

The Healthy Lifestyles Program at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips

Aug 17, 2026

Navigating a new health diagnosis or trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming, but local experts say you do not have to do it alone. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Shannon Bailey and Sydney Toburen, Registered Dietitians and Diabetes Educators from the Healthy Lifestyles program at Ascensi ... read more »

Dewey City Council to Meet Tonight

Aug 17, 2026

The Dewey City Council will convene for its regular meeting tonight, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dewey City Hall. Led by Mayor Stafford, the evening's agenda includes a review of the latest city sales tax report alongside highly anticipated annual updates from both the ... read more »

Osage County Sheriff’s Office Reports July 2026 Crime Statistics

Aug 17, 2026

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported nearly 9,000 calls for service during July 2026, highlighting a busy month for local law enforcement. According to the department’s monthly statistics, deputies and staff handled 8,946 calls for service, including 1,104 911 calls. The off ... read more »

Bartlesville School Board to Meet Monday

Aug 16, 2026

The Bartlesville Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Education Service Center. The agenda includes superintendent and financial updates, discussion of the upcoming bond election, and routine approvals involving personnel, finances, purchases, d ... read more »

Nowata Animal Shelter Holding Bingo Fundraiser

Aug 14, 2026

The Nowata Animal Shelter is holding a bingo fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Clark Event Center in downtown Nowata.   The first bingo card each individual buys will cost $10, each additional card costs $5. Tickets will be available at the door.   The City of ... read more »

City of Nowata Proposing Charter Change

Aug 14, 2026

Voters in the City of Nowata will vote on a proposed charter change by the city on Aug. 25.   The City of Nowata is proposing a change to the current city charter, amending the appointment of the city treasurer. City Manager Marie Gorley discussed the change.   The chang ... read more »

Convicted Violent Offender Facing Additional Charge

Aug 14, 2026

A convicted violent offender is facing an additional felony charge in Washington County.   20-year-old Dakota Simmons, of Bartlesville, was charged on Friday with a violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Departm ... read more »