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Mother Viola Fletcher Memorial Service Set For Saturday in Bartlesville
Nov 26, 2025
A longtime resident of Bartlesville, who was the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died Monday in Tulsa.
Viola Ford Fletcher, affectionately known as Mother Viola, passed away at the age of 111.
We have her full obituary HERE. A public memorial service will be held at noo ... read more »
Minds Matter Mental Health Fair Saturday at Washington Park Mall
Nov 26, 2025
Mark your calendars November 29th at the Washington Park Mall 11am-3pm in Space 332 as The Washington County Suicide Loss & Attempt Support Group presents a free Minds Matter Mental Health Fair.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Rachel Lykins said everyone is welcome and there ... read more »
Red Cross Urges Holiday Decorating Safety to Prevent Home Fires
Nov 26, 2025
Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Northern Oklahoma urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’ ... read more »
Westside Pub Stabbing Suspect Charged
Nov 25, 2025
The suspect in Friday’s stabbing at Westside Pub now faces felony charges.
21-year-old Malachi Walker, of Bartlesville, was charged on Tuesday with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Walker allegedly stabbed the victim after ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Intimidation
Nov 25, 2025
A Bartlesville man with multiple pending felony charges is facing an additional charge.
22-year-old Deontae Hicks was charged on Tuesday with intimidating a witness.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hicks allegedly made a phone call to the victim in the Washingto ... read more »
November Employee of the Month Recognized
Nov 25, 2025
The Employee Advisory Committee has named the November employee of the month. Assistant Water Plant Superintendent Brandon Cleveland gets this month's recognition after being nominated by Brianna McNall, a Bartlesville resident who recently took a group of undergraduate chemistry students on ... read more »
Barnsdall's Christmas Parade Canceled
Nov 25, 2025
The Barnsdall Christmas Parade has been canceled. A Facebook post from the Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce states the cancellation is because of a lack of entries.
The Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the participants who did enter and hope to get the event going again n ... read more »
Pawhuska Man Formally Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting
Nov 25, 2025
A Pawhuska man who allegedly shot at two Osage County deputies has formally been charged. William Copple has been charged with two felony counts of shooting with intent to kill and an additional felony count of being in possession of a firearm after former felony conviction.
Copple ... read more »
Truity Employees Donate More Than $104K to Communities
Nov 25, 2025
Truity Credit Union employees are projected to donate nearly $104,000 in 2025 through the organization’s Payroll Giving Program.
According to a news release, the initiative reflects Truity’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and making a meaningful impact through ... read more »
Washington Co. Bureau on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Nov 25, 2025
We have all heard of Farm Bureau, but when you ask someone what does your Farm Bureau do, most say they advocate for farmers and ranchers, but there is more.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Washington County Farm Bureau President Macy Strom and Notheastern Oklahoma Field Rep. Al ... read more »
Christmas in The Ville to Open Sunday Due to The Weather
Nov 25, 2025
There is a change to the opening night for Christmas in the Ville. Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tressa Cruse made the announcement on K-WON Tuesday that the event is being moved to Sunday evening from Saturday evening due to weather concerns.
Tressa also told ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Contributes $5,000 to OK Union School District
Nov 25, 2025
Oklahoma Union Public Schools will receive a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation, helping the district focus on its mission to support students in learning their ABCs: achieving, believing, and changing.
Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Hannah Bode and Arvest commercial bank ... read more »
OKM Christkindl Market is at Woolaroc This Weekend
Nov 24, 2025
OKM Music teams up with the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve this weekend to host the 2025 Christkindl Market, a three-day celebration of music, artisan crafts, and European-style holiday charm.
The event runs Nov. 28–30 from 4–9 p.m. daily during Woolaroc’ ... read more »
Woolaroc’s Wonderland of Lights Returns, Kicking Off the 2025 Holiday Season
Nov 25, 2025
One of northeast Oklahoma’s most beloved holiday traditions is ready to shine once again as Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve launches its annual Wonderland of Lights. Beginning Friday, November 28, the historic ranch will transform into a dazzling winter escape, illuminated by more t ... read more »
Teacher Charged With Having Inaproprate Relations With Student
Nov 24, 2025
A teacher at a local technical school has been arrested and charged with felony counts of sexual battery and being in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Sean Edwards was arrested on these charges after a high school student disclosed a relationship between the two to ... read more »




