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Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jan 09, 2026
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, the Board will be presented with the annual housing authority audit for Osage County. There will also be discussion to approve and sign construction ma ... read more »
Cherokee Nation to Accept Applications for Heirloom Seeds
Jan 09, 2026
The Cherokee Nation will begin taking applications for a limited supply of heirloom seeds starting Jan. 13 for tribal citizens interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops and plants.
“Our heirloom seed program is more than just agriculture – it’s about preserving our Ch ... read more »
Macy's Fulfillment Center to Close in March
Jan 09, 2026
Hundreds of workers in northeast Oklahoma will be looking for new jobs in 2026.
Employees of the Macy’s Fulfillment Center, located on N. 76th Street just east of Highway 75, received word Thursday that the facility will close on March 28.
A spokesperson for Macy’s tells our p ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet Monday
Jan 09, 2026
The Washington County Commissioners will convene Monday morning for what appears to be a standard meeting.
According to an agenda, the commissioners will receive several monthly reports from various county agencies. The commissioners will also acknowledge two items from the county treasurer&r ... read more »
2026 Master Gardener Classes Starting Jan 27
Jan 09, 2026
If you have ever considered beginning or improving your gardening skills and using those to become more involved in the community, sign up now for this year's Washington County Master Gardener classes.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Master Gardeners Susan Henning, Don ... read more »
Earth Ages Blending Metalcore and Meaning
Jan 09, 2026
Earth Ages is a rising metalcore band out of northeastern Oklahoma, carving out a sound that blends the intensity of 2010s-era metalcore with the glossy, experimental edge of Hyper Pop. The band recently released its debut single, “Theocrat,” now streaming on Spotify, showcasing heavy ... read more »
Caney PD No Longer Posting Mugshots on Facebook
Jan 09, 2026
Caney Police Department announces a change to what information will be shared on social media. Police Chief Ike Dye says the department will no longer post arrest information or mugshots on its official Facebook page.
The decision follows recent questions and public feedback regarding the pos ... read more »
Cleanup Coupons Arriving With January Utility Bills
Jan 08, 2026
Bartlesville residents will soon receive their annual clean-up coupon along with their January utility bill. The City of Bartlesville, in coordination with Osage Landfill, provides the coupon to residential solid waste customers for one free trip to the landfill at any time during the year. Utili ... read more »
Sunset Bridge Construction To Begin Soon
Jan 08, 2026
Construction on the Sunset Boulevard bridge over Butler Creek is set to begin Monday, January 12, as Bright Lighting Construction starts a full bridge replacement project. The work will require the closure of Sunset Boulevard for the duration of construction, which is expected to be completed by ... read more »
Cherokee Nation to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Filers
Jan 08, 2026
The Cherokee Nation is once again offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help eligible families file their 2025 state and federal income tax forms for free.
The VITA program has helped submit over 20,000 tax returns in the last decade, helping taxpayers rece ... read more »
City Plans Informational Meetings for Feb. 10 Bond Election
Jan 08, 2026
Bartlesville residents will have several opportunities in January and early February to learn more about three funding measures that will appear on the Feb. 10 ballot.
The city will host a series of informal election presentations designed to give voters clear, accessible informati ... read more »
Nowata High School Holding ACT Parent Meeting
Jan 08, 2026
Nowata High School is holding a meeting on Wednesday to help parents better understand their student's ACT scores.
This school year, Nowata High School offered the Pre-ACT and the ACT to students in grades 9-11.
Wednesday's meeting will be broken down into tw ... read more »
Blair Ellis Reflects on Tenure as BPS Foundation Executive Director
Jan 08, 2026
Blair Ellis is stepping aside as executive director of the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation after nearly nine years of service.
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY
Ellis became the foundation’s first full-time executive director in 2017, follow ... read more »
State Supt. Candidate Adam Pugh on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Jan 08, 2026
Adam Pugh, Republican candidate for State Superintendent, was our guest on COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Thursday.
Pugh said, "I’m running to ensure every student has access to quality teachers, safe schools, and opportunities to thrive — without the dis ... read more »
Homecoming Week Next Week at Nowata
Jan 08, 2026
Nowata High School is celebrating homecoming week next week.
Throughout the week of Jan. 12 to Jan. 16, Nowata High School students are encouraged to dress up to show their school spirit. The festivities come to a close on Friday night when the Nowata basketball teams host Claremor ... read more »




