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City of Nowata Announces Independence Day Celebration
Jun 18, 2026
The City of Nowata will hold their annual Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Jack Gordon Park.
The Nowata Fire Department will start off the day with a food fundraiser featuring a fish dinner at 12 p.m. Food will be served until they run out. Pulled pork dinners will be serv ... read more »
Blood Drive Taking Place in Pawhuska
Jun 18, 2026
The Pawhuska community will have the opportunity to give blood on Friday at the Dave Landrum Community Center. A blood drive will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can contact city hall for more information, but Walk-ins are welcome.
One donation can help up to three people i ... read more »
Nowata City Hall Closed Friday
Jun 18, 2026
Nowata City Hall will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth.
The City of Nowata says all city utility accounts and city fines can be paid online. Find the link to do so here.
Utility customers can still call 918-273-3532 to report a water emergency.
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Lahmeyer Admits to 2022 Affair After Ending His Congressional Campaign
Jun 18, 2026
Former congressional candidate and Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has acknowledged having an extramarital affair, saying in a recent interview that he "cheated on my wife" and knew his actions were wrong.
In an interview with The Daily Mail, Lahmeyer admitted to having an ... read more »
Washington County SPCA Receives $6K Donation from Arvest Foundation
Jun 18, 2026
The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $6,000 donation to the Washington County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (WCSPCA) to help support programs aimed at reducing pet overpopulation and improving animal welfare throughout the community.
David Nickel, president of Arv ... read more »
2024 Candidates Will Face Off Again in 2026 Congressional District 2 Race
Jun 18, 2026
U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen easily won the Republican primary for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, while Washington County native Brandon Wade secured the Democratic nomination, setting up a rematch of the district's 2024 general election.
Brecheen, an incumben ... read more »
Rep. Rusty Cornwell Wins Re-Election in District 6
Jun 18, 2026
District 6 State Rep. Rusty Cornwell will keep his seat in office after winning Tuesday's Republican primary.
Cornwell represents Nowata, Craig, Mayes and Rogers Counties.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Cornwell received 3,685 total votes (69.7 ... read more »
Tri County Tech to Host Free Fiber Optic Technician Training for Tribal Members
Jun 18, 2026
Tri County Tech will host a free three-day Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) training course July 21-23 as part of Clearfield's Tribal Broadband Training Initiative. The program is open to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes who are at least 18 years old and interested ... read more »
Osage Nation Providing Financial Assistance to Help with Unmarked Graves
Jun 18, 2026
The Osage Nation has launched a financial assistance program to help families with unmarked graves. They will provide up to $2,200 for the purchase, delivery and installation of one headstone for an unmarked grave.
The program is temporary and funding is limited. It will be given ... read more »
Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Thursday's Winner
Jun 18, 2026
Congratulations to Denis Stahlecker of Bartlesville. Denis is Thursday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.
Denis wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.
The Lesson Learned:
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Lessons Learned from Dad Contest: Tuesday's Winner
Jun 17, 2026
Congratulations to Tosha Posh of Bartlesville. Tosha is Tuesday's winner in our Lessons Learned from Dad Contest.
Tosha wins a pair of concert tickets to a show of her choice at The Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa.
The Lesson Learned:
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Bartlesville Schools Set August 25th Bond Election
Jun 17, 2026
Bartlesville Public Schools voters will decide a bond issue on Aug. 25 that incoming Superintendent of Bartlesville Public School LaDonna Chanellors say would be completed with no tax increase.
Appearing on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Chancellor said the proposal continues the dis ... read more »
Moonlight Mayhem in Bartlesville Saturday Night
Jun 17, 2026
The Bartlesville Takedown Club is turning Unity Square into an open-air wrestling battleground for the first-ever “Moonlight Mayhem” Outdoor Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, June 20.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, event chair Cory Snelson and Bartlesville Hig ... read more »
Tulsa Residents Charged With Child Neglect
Jun 17, 2026
Two Tulsa residents are facing multiple felony charges in Washington County after allegedly stealing over $1,000 at a Bartlesville Ulta Beauty.
23-year-old Gabriel Luis was charged on Wednesday with two counts of child neglect, grand larceny and possession of a firearm as an illegal alien. Ad ... read more »
Sand Springs Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges
Jun 17, 2026
An Osage County Sheriff's Office press release states a Sand Springs man is being charged with multiple felonies after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Monday evening.
Through an investigation, deputies learned Byron Synar had allegedly been drinking alcohol ... read more »






