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MLK Jr. Holiday Trash Changes, Office Closures

Jan 09, 2026

The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is Monday, January 19. With that, City of Bartlesville offices will be closed and trash routes will be affected. Residents who normally have their trash picked up on Monday will have it picked up on Wednesday.  Bartlesville's recycling center will b ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jan 09, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, the Board will be presented with the annual housing authority audit for Osage County. There will also be discussion to approve and sign construction ma ... read more »

Cherokee Nation to Accept Applications for Heirloom Seeds

Jan 09, 2026

The Cherokee Nation will begin taking applications for a limited supply of heirloom seeds starting Jan. 13 for tribal citizens interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops and plants. “Our heirloom seed program is more than just agriculture – it’s about preserving our Ch ... read more »

Macy's Fulfillment Center to Close in March

Jan 09, 2026

Hundreds of workers in northeast Oklahoma will be looking for new jobs in 2026. Employees of the Macy’s Fulfillment Center, located on N. 76th Street just east of Highway 75, received word Thursday that the facility will close on March 28. A spokesperson for Macy’s tells our p ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jan 09, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners will convene Monday morning for what appears to be a standard meeting. According to an agenda, the commissioners will receive several monthly reports from various county agencies. The commissioners will also acknowledge two items from the county treasurer&r ... read more »

2026 Master Gardener Classes Starting Jan 27

Jan 09, 2026

If you have ever considered beginning or improving your gardening skills and using those to become more involved in the community, sign up now for this year's Washington County Master Gardener classes.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Master Gardeners Susan Henning, Don ... read more »

Earth Ages Blending Metalcore and Meaning

Jan 09, 2026

Earth Ages is a rising metalcore band out of northeastern Oklahoma, carving out a sound that blends the intensity of 2010s-era metalcore with the glossy, experimental edge of Hyper Pop. The band recently released its debut single, “Theocrat,” now streaming on Spotify, showcasing heavy ... read more »

Caney PD No Longer Posting Mugshots on Facebook

Jan 09, 2026

Caney Police Department announces a change to what information will be shared on social media. Police Chief Ike Dye says the department will no longer post arrest information or mugshots on its official Facebook page. The decision follows recent questions and public feedback regarding the pos ... read more »

Cleanup Coupons Arriving With January Utility Bills

Jan 08, 2026

Bartlesville residents will soon receive their annual clean-up coupon along with their January utility bill. The City of Bartlesville, in coordination with Osage Landfill, provides the coupon to residential solid waste customers for one free trip to the landfill at any time during the year. Utili ... read more »

Sunset Bridge Construction To Begin Soon

Jan 08, 2026

Construction on the Sunset Boulevard bridge over Butler Creek is set to begin Monday, January 12, as Bright Lighting Construction starts a full bridge replacement project. The work will require the closure of Sunset Boulevard for the duration of construction, which is expected to be completed by ... read more »

Cherokee Nation to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Filers

Jan 08, 2026

The Cherokee Nation is once again offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help eligible families file their 2025 state and federal income tax forms for free.   The VITA program has helped submit over 20,000 tax returns in the last decade, helping taxpayers rece ... read more »

City Plans Informational Meetings for Feb. 10 Bond Election

Jan 08, 2026

Bartlesville residents will have several opportunities in January and early February to learn more about three funding measures that will appear on the Feb. 10 ballot.   The city will host a series of informal election presentations designed to give voters clear, accessible informati ... read more »

Nowata High School Holding ACT Parent Meeting

Jan 08, 2026

Nowata High School is holding a meeting on Wednesday to help parents better understand their student's ACT scores.   This school year, Nowata High School offered the Pre-ACT and the ACT to students in grades 9-11.   Wednesday's meeting will be broken down into tw ... read more »

Blair Ellis Reflects on Tenure as BPS Foundation Executive Director

Jan 08, 2026

Blair Ellis is stepping aside as executive director of the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation after nearly nine years of service.   CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY   Ellis became the foundation’s first full-time executive director in 2017, follow ... read more »

State Supt. Candidate Adam Pugh on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Jan 08, 2026

  Adam Pugh, Republican candidate for State Superintendent, was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Thursday.    Pugh said, "I’m running to ensure every student has access to quality teachers, safe schools, and opportunities to thrive — without the dis ... read more »