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LaDonna Chancellor is a Candidate for BPS Supt
Nov 19, 2025
The search for a new the Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent is advancing in order to replace retiring Superintendent Chuck McCauley.
Monday night, the Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education had a special meeting before the board meeting where the board members revie ... read more »
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake
Nov 19, 2025
Bowl for Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma's biggest feel-good party of the year.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Todd Edwards with Big Brothers/Big Sisters said, "Your Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraising efforts will help match our 40+ waitin ... read more »
Arvest Foundation supports Bartlesville Police Department
Nov 19, 2025
With the help of a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation, Bartlesville Police officers will gain new accident response software.
Arvest commercial lender Anthony Mancuso and real estate loan advisor Roxanne Arnold presented the check to Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry, Deputy Pol ... read more »
White Rose Luminary Service to Honor Loved Ones on November 22
Nov 19, 2025
The annual White Rose Luminary Service will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the White Rose Mausoleum, offering the community a quiet and heartfelt opportunity to honor and remember loved ones. The event features dozens of luminaries, simple paper sacks weighted with sand and lit by ... read more »
Dewey Schools Passes Bond Issue
Nov 18, 2025
The Dewey Schools bond proposal unofficially passed with ease on Tuesday night.
According to the Oklahoma State Election Board, voters approved the bond with an overwhelming 91.6% in favor. Of 154 total ballots cast, 141 voted to pass the bond.
The bond issue, worth ... read more »
South Coffeyville Bond Fails By One Vote a Second Time
Nov 18, 2025
The South Coffeyville Public School bond appears to have failed by one vote for a second time. The previous bond proposal failed by one vote in August.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, 59.78% of voters favored the new proposal with 40.22% voti ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Grand Larceny
Nov 18, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing tires and other items and selling them online.
19-year-old Brandon Inman was charged on Tuesday with two counts of grand larceny, knowingly concealing stolen property and unlawful use of a computer.
According to the Dew ... read more »
Skiatook Man Charged With Cruelty to Animals
Nov 18, 2025
A Skiatook man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to provide stable conditions for animals.
47-year-old Keith Nicholson was charged on Tuesday with three counts of cruelty to animals.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), authorities responded to ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Stalking
Nov 18, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly violating a protective order while in the Washington County Detention Center.
22-year-old Deontae Hicks was charged on Tuesday with stalking in violation of a court order.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Offic ... read more »
Eufala Man Charged With Possession of Stolen Vehicle
Nov 18, 2025
A Eufala man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.
36-year-old Jeffrey Warren was charged on Tuesday with possession of a stolen vehicle. Warren also faces a misdemeanor charge of knowingly concealing stolen property.
According to the Dewey Police Department, ... read more »
Osage Nation Tree of Giving Looking for Sponsors
Nov 18, 2025
There are more than 100 children looking for sponsors on the Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department's annual Tree of Giving campaign. If you would like to shop for a child during the Christmas season, stop by the Osage Nation Visitor's Center and select an ornament.
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CITY MATTERS: Council Continues Debate Over Potential Bond, Sales Tax Projects
Nov 18, 2025
Bartlesville city leaders are narrowing down a list of projects that could appear on the February ballot as part of the next general obligation bond package and an extension of the half-cent capital improvement sales tax.
Ward 2 City Councilor Larry East was our guest on Community ... read more »
Tallgrass Tellers to Hold 'Tellabration' Friday at Tom Mix Museum
Nov 18, 2025
The Tallgrass Tellers are inviting the community to celebrate the art of storytelling this Friday during the international "Tellabration" event at the Tom Mix Museum in Dewey.
Appearing on Community Connection, storyteller Nancy Lenhart Matthews says "Tellabration&qu ... read more »
Bartlesville Launches Public Input Tools for Major Update to Development Regulations
Nov 18, 2025
The City of Bartlesville has launched a new project website and interactive mapping tool as part of its comprehensive update to local zoning and subdivision regulations. These regulations, responsible for guiding how land is used and developed within city limits, are undergoing a major rewrite ai ... read more »
Dewey Gears Up for the 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4th
Nov 18, 2025
Dewey is getting ready to flip the switch on the holiday season as the 8th Annual Dewey Christmas Tree Lighting returns on December 4 from 6–8 p.m. at Lions Park and the Dewey Hotel Museum.
The beloved community tradition is once again free and open to the public, offering families, fri ... read more »




