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Arvest Foundation Donates $6K to Elder Care
Nov 11, 2025
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $6,000 donation to Elder Care, whose mission is to ensure mature adults live happy, healthy, independent lives.
Arvest Wealth Management senior trust officer Aaron Tesavis and Arvest Bank marketing manager Stevie Williams presented the check to Elde ... read more »
Dewey Public Schools Bond Election Set for Tuesday, Nov. 18
Nov 11, 2025
Voters who live within the boundaries of Dewey Public Schools will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 18 to cast ballots on a $1.4 million bond issue to benefit the Dewey FFA and agriculture programs.
According to a letter from Superintendent Vince Vincent, the bond proposal would construct a ne ... read more »
Area Businesses Honor Veterans with Free Meals and Special Deals for Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2025
This Veterans Day, several Bartlesville-area businesses are showing their appreciation to those who’ve served by offering free meals, drinks, and special discounts to veterans and active-duty service members. From a free cup of coffee to full meals, here’s a roundup of where local her ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony Vehicle Charge
Nov 10, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly operating someone else’s vehicle without permission.
22-year-old Madilynn Dixon was charged on Monday with unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug p ... read more »
Dewey Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary
Nov 10, 2025
A Dewey man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into Dewey Schools and stealing multiple items.
18-year-old Jalen Ricks was charged on Monday with third-degree burglary.
According to the Dewey Police Department, Ricks and other students allegedly broke into multiple buildin ... read more »
Osage County Crime Report for October
Nov 10, 2025
The Osage County Sheriff's Office has released its crime stats for the month of October and there were a total of 7,513 calls for service. Of that, 888 phone calls were made to 911 and 81 arrests were made.
During the month of October, there were 287 inmates housed at the jail. An alleged ... read more »
Pawhuska Man Charged With Pattern of Criminal Offenses
Nov 10, 2025
A Pawhuska man with multiple felony convictions is facing an additional felony charge.
41-year-old Brandon Jacobson was charged on Monday with pattern of criminal offenses.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Oct. 2, Jacobson allegedly stole a polisher worth $139 from the ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Possession of CDS
Nov 10, 2025
A Bartlesville man with pending felony charges faces an additional charge.
52-year-old Richard Lirette was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authoritie ... read more »




