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Osage Co Commissioners Continue Reviewing Budgets
Sep 08, 2025
At Monday's Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there continued to be reviewing and possible approval of budgets from departments within the county.
One of those departments included the Osage County Free Fair Board. District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright questioned what ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Sep 08, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly punching someone.
52-year-old Darren Watkins was charged on Monday with domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Watkins allegedly got into a brief altercation with the victim, ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Budget
Sep 08, 2025
The Nowata County Commissioners met on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners submitted a worksheet for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The original showed a deficit of approximately $71,800. Commissioner Troy Friddle and Emergency Manager Laurie Summers talked abo ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Neglect
Sep 08, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after an alleged fentanyl overdose to a minor child.
34-year-old Chelsea Stone was charged on Monday with child neglect, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Bart ... read more »
Celebration Held at Bartlesville Airport for New Taxiway, MRO Hangar
Sep 08, 2025
Dozens of citizens and aviation leaders held a ceremony Monday morning at Bartlesville Municipal Airport to celebrate the completion of 1,700 feet of new taxiway and the groundbreaking of a new 20,000-square-foot hanger.
The two projects will combine to assist Bartlesville's pl ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Endangerment
Sep 08, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing felony charges after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol with a minor child in the backseat.
30-year-old Danitra Crane was charged on Monday with child endangerment by DUI, actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, transporting ... read more »
Dewey Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday
Sep 08, 2025
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for the Special City of Dewey Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House recommends voters with questions about their eligibility or polling place call before Election Day.
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Taylor Swift Tribute Show Sept. 30th at The Bartlesville Center
Sep 08, 2025
Blank Space – Los Angeles’ very own Taylor Swift tribute band,featuring Olivia Mojica as Taylor Swift, hits the stage of The Center in Bartlesville on Tuesday, September 30, at 7pm.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Valerie Hulse with The Center said, This show i ... read more »
Bartlesville Firefighters to Climb Stairs to Remember Fallen First Responders on 9/11
Sep 08, 2025
Thursday, of course, September 11th, 2025, marks the 24th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. There were 2,976 fatalities that day, and of that, 343 were firefighters and 71 law enforcement and PD officers.
Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, Bartlesville Fir ... read more »
City Matters 9-8-25: City Annual Report
Sep 08, 2025
The City of Bartlesville recently released its Annual Report. Appearing on KWON Radio's CITY MATTERS program, City Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said the report, which can be found the city's website, includes all the runs that the fire department did, the police department inv ... read more »
Lighthouse Outreach Center Seeks Support Ahead of Fundraiser
Sep 08, 2025
The Lighthouse Outreach Center is calling on the community for donations as it faces a budget shortfall of $10,000 to $15,000 needed to sustain its operations.
For more than 30 years, the center has provided shelter and support services to those experiencing homelessness, helping m ... read more »
Washington County Assessor Outlines Revaluation, Tax Programs
Sep 08, 2025
Washington County Assessor Steve Campbell says his office is preparing for its next round of property revaluations, beginning later this month in rural areas outside Bartlesville and Dewey. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNETION, Steve said that contractors from Arkansas will handle much of the work, w ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Sep 05, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners have a fairly lengthy agenda for their Monday morning meeting.
The commissioners will receive several reports from multiple county departments and are also expected to approve the holiday calendar for 2026.
Additionally, the commis ... read more »
Lincoln Electric Products Hosts Walk-In Hiring Event in Bartlesville
Sep 05, 2025
Lincoln Electric Products is expanding its operations and inviting local talent to join its growing team.
According to their Facebook post, the company will host walk-in interviews on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at its facility located at 406 W US 60 ... read more »
Bob Fraser at Bartlesville History Museum's Lunch and Learn
Sep 04, 2025
The Bartlesville Area History Museum will have another lunch and learn on Thursday, September 18 beginning at noon. Former CEO of the Frank Phillips Foundation, Bon Fraser will talk about how Frank Phillips became so successful and what it took for him to get there.
While at the lunch and lea ... read more »