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Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration/Green Country Talent Show Set for Saturday Evening
Jun 10, 2026
The annual Jake Bartles Birthday Celebration—honoring the pioneer who founded both Bartlesville and Dewey—takes place Saturday, June 11, at the Historic Dewey Hotel in Dewey, OK. Admission is free and birthday cake will be served!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONN ... read more »
Youth and Family Services: Light The Way 50th Anniversary and Glow Run
Jun 10, 2026
Youth and Family Services in Bartesville invites everyone to join them on June 27 , at Unity Square, at 7pm, for one of the most exciting community events of the summer--An unforgettable Glow Run experience!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Katie WIlson with Youth and Family Serv ... read more »
Officials Remind Voters of Election Day Laws
Jun 10, 2026
With the June 16 primary election approaching, election officials are reminding voters about state laws governing conduct at polling places, including restrictions on electioneering, voter interference and access to voting areas.
The Washington County Election Board issued a notice outlining ... read more »
Strom Running for Re-election in State House
Jun 09, 2026
State Representative Judd Strom is seeking re-election. Strom represents District 10 and has served in that position since 2018. Strom says the eight years have flown by and during that time he has gained a lot of experience.
Strom is proud of the fact he has been able to cut the s ... read more »
Agape Mission Receives $5K from Arvest Foundation
Jun 09, 2026
Agape Mission has received a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation to help support programs serving hungry, hurting and homeless residents in Washington County.
The donation was presented by Arvest Bank Bartlesville Region President David Nickel and Arvest Wealth Management Trust Officer ... read more »
Osage Nation Mobile Market to be Open Wednesday
Jun 09, 2026
The Osage Nation Harvest Land mobile market will be at the flag pole in Pawhuska this Wednesday at 10 a.m. You will be able to stop in through 1 p.m. to get fresh veggies, meats, canned goods and farm fresh eggs.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, credit card and ... read more »
John B. Kane for Dist. 11
Jun 09, 2026
State Rep. John B. Kane reflected on his progress and focused on District 11 roots on KWON RADIO's COMMUNITY CONNECTION ahead of Tuesday's election.
Representative Kane recapped his recent legislative term during the show, highlighting a smooth budget session and resp ... read more »
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Highlights Local Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Jun 09, 2026
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Hospital (ASJPH) in Bartlesville is reminding area residents that intensive inpatient rehabilitation services are available locally for patients recovering from serious medical events such as strokes, hip fractures, amputations, major trauma and other neurological ... read more »
Jake Bartles Celebration Returns to Dewey
Jun 09, 2026
If you’ve ever thought, “You know what this weekend needs? More talent contests and stories about weird Oklahoma town names,” then congratulations, Dewey has you covered. Entry forms are now available in the lobby of the historic Dewey Hotel Museum for the 2nd Annual Green Count ... read more »
Dudes, Tacos, and Actual Feelings Coming to Cooper Mill
Jun 09, 2026
Apparently tacos are now doing the work therapy bills can’t. “Dudes and T.A.C.O.S.,” short for Trailblazing Adventure of Connection, Outreach, and Support, will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Mill beginning June 9 through Sept. 8. The peer-le ... read more »
Open Discussion to Hear Caney Valley, OK School Concerns Set for Tonight
Jun 09, 2026
A meeting to discuss the concerns of the Caney Valley School system will be held on June 9th at the American Legion Post 334 in Ramona at 400 Veterans Blvd @ 6:00 p.m.
According to a Facebook post, note cards will be provided to write down concerns or questions and do not nee ... read more »
Oklahoma Tourism Industry Generates Nearly $12.8 Billion in Visitor Spending and Supports More Than 109,000 Jobs
Jun 09, 2026
Today, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced another year over year increase across Oklahoma’s tourism industry. In 2025 alone, visitors to the state generated nearly $12.8 Billion in Direct Visitor Spending, supporting local economies and jobs in every region of ... read more »
Jadan Terrazas Running for State Senate District 10
Jun 08, 2026
Jadan Terrazas is running for the State Senate seat currently being held by Bill Coleman. A Ponca City native, Terrazas is a 2020 graduate of Oklahoma State University who took a job at Amazon right after graduation where he was managing 60 people at once. He got promoted four times and would tra ... read more »
SBA Offering Drought Disaster Loans
Jun 08, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in parts of Oklahoma and Kansas affected by drought conditions that began Feb. 24.
The disaster declaration covers 10 Oklahoma cou ... read more »
Osage County Jail Getting Kitchen Remodel
Jun 08, 2026
At Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, Jail Administrator Matt Clark told board members work continues on the kitchen remodel project in the jail. As a result, they would need to use the kitchen in the women's building at the Osage County Fairgrounds.
Clark w ... read more »





