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Bookworms Wanted
Jul 13, 2026
If you've ever finished a novel and thought, "You know what this needs? Me on stage," now's your chance. Theater Bartlesville is holding open auditions for Karen Zacarías' comedy The Book Club Play on Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at Theater Bartl ... read more »
Christmas Comes Early at Martha's Task
Jul 13, 2026
Who says you have to wait until December to hear Christmas music? Martha's Task is bringing the holidays to Bartlesville with its annual Christmas in July event, running July 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 718 S. Johnstone Avenue. Visitors can escape the Ok ... read more »
Frozen Fever Hits The Center
Jul 13, 2026
If you've somehow managed to make it this far without hearing "Let It Go" approximately 4,000 times, your streak may be coming to an end. Disney's Frozen: The Musical takes over The Center in Bartlesville July 16-17 at 7 p.m. and July 18-19 at 2 p.m. as Children's Musical Th ... read more »
'Save Our Hospital' Gathering in Nowata Sunday
Jul 12, 2026
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Many concerned citizens in Nowata gathered Sunday afternoon at the Nowata middle school gymnasium to learn about Ascension St. John's proposal to transition Nowata St. John from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
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Tillman Sworn in as Osage Nation Chief
Jul 11, 2026
On Saturday morning, Joe Tillman was officially sworn is as Chief of the Osage Nation at an inauguration ceremony at the Osage Nation Casino and Hotel in Tulsa. Assistant Principal Chief John Shaw was also sworn in, along with newly elected members of the judicial branch, legislative branch and m ... read more »
Free Dump Day in Nowata Saturday
Jul 10, 2026
The City of Nowata has announced that the monthly free dump day will be Saturday, July 11.
Residents with an active water account with the City of Nowata can bring their trash starting at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. The site will remain open until city officials deem it at full capacity.
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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jul 10, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
The Board will consider signing a disaster emergency proclamation for the storm damage that occurred last weekend. There will also be consideration to ... read more »
Nowata City Commissioners Meeting Monday Evening
Jul 10, 2026
The Nowata City Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the Nowata Fire Department.
The commissioners will discuss and appropriate action for an award from the State of Oklahoma to Wyatt Lively, transfer surplus lots to the Nowata Economic Development Authority an ... read more »
Cavalcade's 80th Year Going to be Special
Jul 10, 2026
The world's largest amateur rodeo starts up at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska next week. The 80th annual Cavalcade Rodeo will start Monday and run all week with the finals performance taking place on Sunday.
Monday evening features a queen's horsemanship con ... read more »
Martha's Task 'Christmas in July' Begins July 21
Jul 10, 2026
Red and green decorations are already filling Martha's Task as the Bartlesville nonprofit prepares to welcome shoppers for its annual Christmas in July fundraiser later this month.
The three-day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22, ... read more »
Nowata Co. to Vote on Disaster Proclamation
Jul 10, 2026
The Nowata County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.
The commissioners will vote on a disaster proclamation following the severe storms from July 4 and other weather that produced flooding throughout the county in June.
The board will revi ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Consider Disaster Proclamation
Jul 10, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners have a busy meeting scheduled for Monday morning, with a disaster declaration and a letter opposing a transmission line project on the agenda.
Following the July 4 severe storms that packed winds above 85 mph in parts of the county, the commissioners are ex ... read more »
Delaware Tribe Plans Aug. 15 Awareness 5K
Jul 10, 2026
The Delaware Tribe Family and Children Services Department will host its first Child Support Awareness 5K Color Run in Caney, Kan. on Aug. 15 to promote the importance of child support and strengthen families throughout the community.
The event will feature a Fun Run beginning at 6 p.m. with ... read more »
Lankford Pushes for Hospice Oversight in Assisted Suicide Cases
Jul 10, 2026
Sen. James Lankford is teaming up with lawmakers from both parties to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to tighten oversight of physician-assisted suicide in hospice programs. In a bipartisan, bicameral letter, the group is ... read more »
Paxton Greenlights Interim Studies
Jul 10, 2026
The Oklahoma Senate is already laying the groundwork for the 2027 legislative session after Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton approved a slate of interim studies for the 2026 legislative interim. The studies, which will be assigned to Senate committees and wrapped up by Oct. 30, are desi ... read more »





