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UPDATE: Significant House Fire Downtown Monday Morning
Dec 01, 2025
UPDATE: Bartlesville Firefighters responded Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. to a house fire in the 400 block of Creek Avenue.
Deputy Fire Chief Barry Campbell gives an update.
Fire crews also responding to an outdoor fire on Sunday on Princeton Drive and were able to extinguish th ... read more »
Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade is Saturday
Dec 02, 2025
The Bartlesville Kiwanis Christmas Parade is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with the theme “Home for the Holidays.” This year’s Grand Marshal is Charlene Dew.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pat Gamble said, "The nighttime parade of lights is expected to feature mo ... read more »
Festival of the Nativity Returns to Bartlesville This Weekend
Dec 02, 2025
Bartlesville’s beloved Festival of the Nativity is set to return December 5–7, offering residents a peaceful and festive way to welcome the Christmas season. The annual event will take place inside Father Lynch Hall at St. John School, located at 715 S. Johnstone Avenue. Admission is ... read more »
Advent Musical Moments
Dec 02, 2025
First Presbyterian Church in downtown Bartlesville invites you to come by each Wednesday at 12:15pm during Advent for Advent Musical Moments with live music.
At the end of each performance at about 12:45pm, you can purchase a sack lunch for $5. Each lunch includes and sandwich, chi ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Approves Final Project List for Feb. 10 Bond, Sales Tax Election
Dec 01, 2025
The Bartlesville City Council narrowed down the projects Monday for the Feb. 10 general obligation bond and capital improvement sales tax election with some projects being added and others being removed or reduced.
The council balanced just over $1.5 million in changes to keep the ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Discuss OMAG
Dec 01, 2025
The Nowata City Commissioners held their final regularly scheduled meeting in 2025 on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners heard various reports from department heads and approved a resolution to hold an election on April 7, 2026.
The ... read more »
Dewey Council Approves Fire Budget Boost, Sets 2026 Election
Dec 01, 2025
The Dewey City Council moved swiftly through its Monday night agenda, unanimously approving every item before them. Councilors first signed off on routine business, including minutes and monthly claims, before turning to several key actions.
The council approved an $11,000 amendmen ... read more »
Big Events Going on at Barnsdall Schools This Week
Dec 01, 2025
It is a busy week at Barnsdall Public Schools, as they are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday and helping parents and guardians complete FAFSA registration on Thursday.
This is the second blood drive Barnsdall has had this year. Each donation not only saves lives, but support ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening
Dec 01, 2025
The Nowata City Commissioners have their final regularly scheduled meeting of 2025 on Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will discuss and appropriate action on resolutions regarding establishing a general election on April 7, 2026, and a resolution authorizing the ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
Dec 01, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting someone.
22-year-old Lakell Powell was charged on Monday with assault and battery and two counts of domestic abuse by assault and battery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, at approximately 7 p.m. Wedn ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Felony Intimidation
Dec 01, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly sending threatening messages to someone.
38-year-old Casey Andrews was charged on Monday with intimidating a state’s witness.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Council, Andrews allegedly sent mul ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault on Officer
Dec 01, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly kicking a police officer in the thigh.
20-year-old Andrew Hill was charged on Monday with assault and battery on a police officer. Hill also faces misdemeanor charges of simple assault on a police officer, simple assault and battery ... read more »
Free December Soup Dinners
Dec 01, 2025
A warm meal and an open invitation await residents this December at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, where Lindsey Adams is hosting a weekly community soup dinner. The free event will take place every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner is open to everyone, offering a chance f ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners Air Concerns on State Question 841
Dec 01, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners met briefly Monday morning to approve a new agreement with OSU Extension Services for county services through June 2026 and also acknowledged a letter designating a new area director after the resignation of Kennedy McCall.
During the update port ... read more »
Transition Process Begins to Annex Building
Dec 01, 2025
In a brief Osage County Commissioners meeting, there was notice given that county offices will begin moving from the courthouse building to the annex. As a result of this, certain county offices will have to close for a brief time. District Two Commissioner Steve Talburt says that starts this wee ... read more »




