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Arvest associates recently presented a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to Hope Clinic to help provide lab work and health care to individuals in Washington, Osage and Nowata counties. David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region, private banker Taylor ... read more »

The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night at the Nowata Fire Department. According to an agenda, the Commissioners will discuss and appropriate action on multiple items involving the Nowata Fire Department, the excise tax on storage and personal property ... read more »

The Washington County Commissioners met Monday morning for the first time in October and took care of several items of business. The commissioners selected Guy Engineering to continue inspecting bridges in the county through March 2028. Commissioner Mike Dunlap says Guy Engineering has been w ... read more »

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, the board signed a resolution that makes changes so that fairground funds will be in compliance with the chart of accounts. District three ... read more »

An Oologah man is facing criminal charges after allegedly possessing methamphetamine. 33-year-old Traton Vanderpool was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the Bartlesville Police Departmen ... read more »

As the government shutdown remains in place, people are wondering what agencies are open and which ones are currently closed.    At the Osage Nation, programs that are independent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other federal agencies are continuing to operate as normal. Thi ... read more »

A Pawhuska man with a previous felony conviction is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing a firearm. 55-year-old David Huffman was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. Huffman also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled dangero ... read more »

The 21st annual National Indian Taco Championship was held in Pawhuska on Saturday. There were 20 vendors competing for the best indian taco and after the judging was complete, Who's Got the Beans was the champion. Rez Chicks was the second place finisher and Kyla Van Zile Noah placed third. ... read more »

A major topic on the agenda will be Resolution No. 2025-10-01, which sets the terms for the city’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The resolution outlines details such as maturity schedules, sale procedures, and the appointment of financial agents. Council members will also review Re ... read more »

Truity Credit Union is hiring!   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Hailey Cunningham, Lead Recruiter at Truity Credit, said, "At Truity, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose. Our culture empowers you to grow, succeed, and make a real difference.&quo ... read more »

Music fans won't want to miss the Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival running October 9-11, In the Cottonwood Flats of Guthrie, Oklahoma!   Steve Gibbs with the festival tells Bartlesville Radio, " You are invited to this family-friendly festival experience wit ... read more »

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners approved a Sparklight Agreement for the County Commissioners Office. The item was tabled in last week's meeting.   The board also approved REAP Grant ... read more »

The Nowata High School Marching Ironmen band competed at the Glenpool Blue and Grey Classic over the weekend, taking top honors. The band won first place in Class 2A and Drum Major Brookie Morgan received the award for Best Overall Drum Major for Class 2A. The Marching Ironmen will compet ... read more »

A community survey is now open to provide feedback to the Bartlesville Board of Education in selecting the next school superintendent. The board partnered with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association to assist with their search to replace Superintendent Chuck McCauley, who will be retiri ... read more »

Changing the room rather than letting the room change you is about intentional influence.    Appearing on COMMUMNITY CONNECTION, pastor and author Caleb Gordon, author of Change The Room-Don't Let the Room Change You, said,"It means walking into any space—whether ... read more »