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Celebrate Giving event set to spotlight Bartlesville nonprofits and holiday shopping
Nov 04, 2025
	Bartlesville residents are invited to attend Celebrate Giving, presented by the Kiwanis, on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Washington Park Mall, 2350 Washington Blvd. The free community event will recognize local nonprofits for their impactful work, offering attendees the cha ... read more »
Madd Market Brings Community Fun to Bartlesville This Weekend
Nov 04, 2025
	The Madd Market is set to take over Unity Square on November 8, offering a full day of shopping, food, music, and entertainment for the whole community. From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, attendees can explore vendor booths, enjoy local food trucks, and meet a real Madd Hatter for photos and a playful tea ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves MOU to Administer BRTA
Nov 03, 2025
	The Bartlesville City Council approved Monday a memorandum of understanding for the future operations of the Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority.
	 
	City Manager Mike Bailey explains the basis of the memorandum.
	 
	Bailey says one reason is the BRTA's Executive  ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Discuss Sewage Ordinance
Nov 03, 2025
	The Nowata City Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
	The commissioners heard reports from various department heads including police and fire, animal control, the treasurer and code enforcement officer.
	The commissioners also  ... read more »
Dewey City Council Approves Bond Measures, Sets December 18 Funding Close
Nov 03, 2025
	The Dewey City Council on Monday night unanimously approved all items on its agenda, including the issuance of $1.46 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The city plans to officially close on the bond funding on December 18.
	The approved ordinance, No. 2025-1616, authorizes the i ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners to Meet Monday Evening
Nov 03, 2025
	The Nowata City Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.
	The commissioners will hear and review reports from various department heads, including the treasurer, city manager, code enforcement officer, police and fire chiefs and animal control.
	The commissioners w ... read more »
Osage Nation Offers Financial Help as SNAP Benefits Lapse
Nov 03, 2025
	In the wake of SNAP benefits lapsing, the Osage Nation is allowing its citizens to apply for a one-time payment of $300 per household. The application process is open online at the Osage Nation website or you can apply in person.
	In order to qualify, residents must live on Osage Nation territ ... read more »
Dewey Woman Charged With Evading Police
Nov 03, 2025
	A Dewey woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly evading police.
	37-year-old Shasta Blevins was charged with endangering others while eluding police and driving with an improper tag.
	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities attempted to stop Blevins due to a tin ... read more »
Wann Man Charged With Third-Degree Burglary
Nov 03, 2025
	A Wann man is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles.
	34-year-old Taylor Watt was charged on Monday with two counts of third-degree burglary.
	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Watt was allegedly spotted in the parking lot of a repair shop tes ... read more »
Pawhuska Football Team Serving Community Meal Tonight
Nov 03, 2025
	SNAP benefits have officially lapsed for millions across the country. Members of the Pawhuska football team are doing their part to assist their community in this time of need. Coach Matt Hennesy says the team will be serving a free meal to the community later tonight and all are welcome to come  ... read more »
Minor Setback on Annex Construction
Nov 03, 2025
	During Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, the Board got some disappointing news from Dalton Higgins with Higgins Construction. The State Fire Marshal's Office conducted tests at the annex building and those tests didn't go according to plan. Higgins explains what went wrong  ... read more »
Wann Man Sentenced to Prison
Oct 31, 2025
	A Wann man was sentenced to prison on Friday in Washington County District Court.
	37-year-old Jesse Thornton was sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of DUI first-degree manslaughter back in August.
	On July 15, 2023, Thornton was driving northbound in the southbound la ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Grant Application for Sheriff Radios
Nov 03, 2025
	The Washington County Commissioners approved a grant application request Monday for the sheriff's office to update radios in their vehicles.
	 
	Commissioner Mitch Antle has the details.
	 
	The new radios in the vehicles will be capable of receiving and transmitting on  ... read more »
Nowata Co. Commissioners Discuss Maintenance
Nov 03, 2025
	The Nowata County Commissioners met for the first time in November on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
	 
	The board discussed ongoing courthouse improvements and awarded bids for hot mix/hot lay asphalt and cold patch, and for loading and hauling miscellaneous road materials ... read more »
Cirque Dreams Holidaze Comes to Bartlesville
Nov 03, 2025
	Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family--and it is coming to The Center in Bartlesville November 20, at 7:30pm.
	 
	Appearing on COMMUNINTY CONNECTION, Valerie Hulse with The Center said, " This wraps a Broadway-styl ... read more »
			
			
				
				
				
				
		



