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City of Nowata Seeking Abatement Employees

Mar 17, 2026

The City of Nowata is accepting applications for two abatement employees to serve in the Code Enforcement Department.   An abatement employee, according to a Facebook post from the City of Nowata, performs mowing, weed-eating, tree trimming and debris removal. They also assist with p ... read more »

Nowata Chamber of Commerce Holding Legislative Update

Mar 17, 2026

The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a legislative update at the Nowata Boys and Girls Club on Friday morning.   Various local, state, federal and tribal representatives will give reports on issues affecting the community. Coffee and breakfast will be provided.   ... read more »

Osage Co. Applying for Grant to Help With Mental Health in Jail

Mar 17, 2026

At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Jim Warring with Grand Mental Health spoke on applying for a grant that would allow for the Osage County Sheriff's Office to get two mental health professionals in the jail.   These funds would come from money that has been save ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Charged With Aggravated DUI

Mar 17, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.   60-year-old Brandi Self was charged on Friday with aggravated DUI.   According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), Self allegedly crashed the vehicle on March 12. S ... read more »

Osage Co. Deputies Respond to Copper Theft in Sand Springs

Mar 17, 2026

On Friday afternoon, Osage County Deputies responded to the report of a copper theft already in progress near N. State Highway 97 in Sand Springs. It is alleged Davey Cornelius and another suspect yet to be identified cut the wire and fled to the nearby woods. According to a post on the Osage ... read more »

'Paddle for a Purpose' Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Nehemiah Community Development

Mar 17, 2026

Nehemiah Community Development is working to expand transitional housing and support services for people leaving addiction recovery, incarceration and foster care.   Board member David Rumph says the group provides housing, job training and life-skills support, and plans to renovate ... read more »

Senate Backs More Recess Time

Mar 17, 2026

In a rare moment of total agreement, the Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1481, a measure aimed at doubling daily recess time for the state’s youngest students. The legislation, authored by Ally Seifried, would require at least 40 minutes of recess each day for children in kin ... read more »

CITY MATTERS: Vice Mayor Dorsey

Mar 17, 2026

Bartlesville Vice Mayor Trevor Dorsey was our guest on Tuesday morning's City Matters program. The vice mayor discussed the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry, the city's spring leaf and lawn debris pickup, and thanked voters for their support of the January 2026 bond el ... read more »

Easter Bunny Brings Breakfast Charcuterie Event to Bartlesville Museum

Mar 17, 2026

The Bartlesville Area History Museum is once again rolling out the seasonal photo op with its annual “Breakfast Charcuterie with the Easter Bunny,” set for Saturday, March 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kids 13 and under, referred ... read more »

Bingo Bash Returns for WCSPCA

Mar 17, 2026

 If your Friday night plans were looking dangerously productive, the Washington County SPCA has a solution. The annual Bingo Bash is set for March 27 at the Bartlesville Community Center, running from 5:30 to 9 p.m., all in the name of supporting local animals who, frankly, deserve better ro ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Allegedly Brings Drugs into Jail

Mar 16, 2026

A Bartlesville woman was seen in Washington County Court on Monday on the felony charge of bringing contraband into jail. Chante Tuttle is also facing misdemeanor charges of operating a defective vehicle, failure to carry insurance and driving with a canceled or suspended license.    ... read more »

Tribal Women Veterans Summit Set for April 2 in Tulsa

Mar 17, 2026

The VA’s Office of Tribal Government Relations and Muscogee Nation are holding the 6th annual Tribal Women Veterans Summit from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at River Spirit Hotel and Casino Conference Center in Tulsa.    The summit discussions and topics are specif ... read more »

OKWU to Host Special Torah Scroll Event

Mar 16, 2026

Oklahoma Wesleyan University will host a special presentation featuring a historic Torah scroll during the Torah Scroll Event on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Keating Center.   Appearing on Community Connection, Dr. Mark Weeter, dean of the School of Ministry, explains how th ... read more »

Dewey Council Finishes Meeting in 14 Minutes

Mar 16, 2026

The Dewey City Council held what might qualify as the municipal government version of the grocery store express lane Monday night. The regular meeting kicked off at 7 p.m. inside Dewey City Hall, and in just 14 minutes council members managed to move through the entire agenda, approve every item ... read more »

Nowata County Treasurer Announces Resignation

Mar 16, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex Monday morning.   The commissioners formally accepted the resignation of Nowata County Treasurer Rachel Marrs.   Marrs gave the following statement before the board.   ... read more »