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Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaching
Jan 15, 2026
The deadline is approaching to request an absentee ballot in Osage County if you want to be able to vote in an upcoming February election. In order to vote in the Tuesday, February 10 State Representative District 35, City of Pawhuska at-large and the Caney Valley Special election, you must reque ... read more »
Nowata Schools Breaks Ground at Athletic Facilities
Jan 15, 2026
Nowata Public Schools broke ground on a new practice facility and dressing room on Thursday morning.
The project is part of a $16.8 million bond that was passed by voters on April 1.
Superintendent Mindy Englett discussed the benefits of the new practice facility.
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Free Landfill Coupons for Bartlesville Residents
Jan 15, 2026
Utility customers residing within the city limits of Bartlesville should expect a coupon that will be good for one free trip to the landfill. This can be used any time during the year and residents should get the coupon this month.
The City of Bartlesville stresses this is fo ... read more »
Pawhuska Getting System Notifying Residents of Outages
Jan 15, 2026
During Tuesday's city council meeting in Pawhuska, a contract was signed with OUTIFI, a system that will alert people of outages in town and when power should be restored. It is an automated texting system, but as City Manager Carol Jones says, it can do so much more.
Jones say ... read more »
Local Agencies Trained to Assist with OHFA Rental Aid
Jan 15, 2026
Several Bartlesville-area service organizations have completed official training to help eligible residents apply for the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. The training allows staff at these agencies to assist applicants with navigating ... read more »
Tri County Tech on COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Jan 15, 2026
Whether it's college or a career, Tri County Tech wants their students to be ready. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tri County Tech Student Services Director Laci Davis shared everything from the January 15th Student Open House to classes leading in careers from dental hygiene to nursing.
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All That Jazz Set for Jan. 31
Jan 15, 2026
Get your tickets now for All That Jazz ons Saturday, January 31, 6pm, at Hillcrest Country Club to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Westside Community Center featuring the music of by the Full Flava Kings, one of Tulsa’s most electric funk, soul, and R&B bands.
All T ... read more »
City Facilities Closed Midday Thursday
Jan 15, 2026
Several City of Bartlesville facilities will be closed for a portion of the day today, Thursday, Jan. 15, to allow employees to attend an internal state of the city event.
City Hall, the Bartlesville Public Library, the Bartlesville History Museum, and the City Operations Center will al ... read more »




