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Fatal Collision at Collinsville Intersection Claims One Life, Injures Four
Aug 19, 2024
A tragic collision at the intersection of N Sheridan Rd and E 136th St N on the night of August 17, 2024, resulted in one fatality and left four individuals injured. The accident occurred at approximately 11:39 PM, about one mile south of Collinsville, in Tulsa County.
According to authoritie ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Accused of Biting Police Officer
Aug 16, 2024
A Bartlesville woman is accused of biting a police officer earlier this month, court documents say. 23-year-old Ashley Lindgren was in Washington County District Court on Friday afternoon on charges of felony assault and battery of a police officer.
The arrest affidavit in the case states tha ... read more »
Portions of Pathfinder Parkway to Close
Aug 16, 2024
A portion of Pathfinder Parkway will be closed beginning on Monday for construction along the trail. The Shawnee Trailhead near the high school and Polaris Park by the tunnel under Silver Lake Rd. are the two areas that will be impacted.
A major portion of the project will be dedicated to rep ... read more »
West Nile Virus Cases on the Rise
Aug 16, 2024
West Nile Virus has been an ongoing summer problem for many years now. Cases seem to be ramping up yet again during the summer months and are now considered widespread across portions of northeast Oklahoma.
The virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and State Epid ... read more »
Construction Update on Courthouse to be Given on Monday
Aug 16, 2024
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, Dalton Higgins will give an update as to how things are going with the Osage County courthouse annex project and the courthouse renovation p ... read more »
Mussel Relocation Complete, Now Waiting on Bats
Aug 15, 2024
Within the last week, consultants wrapped up the study and relocation of the mussels that were residing in the Caney River near the Tuxedo Bridge. That study found more than 200 mussels in the survey area and while they are still finalizing data, no protected species were found.
Al ... read more »
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday
Aug 16, 2024
Washington County Commissioners will have a meeting Monday morning to address a few items of normal business.
The commissioners will discuss a resolution for a funding assistance grant benefitting the sheriff’s office. They will also discuss a change order for the Washington County Emer ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Calls for Special Meeting on Grant Funding
Aug 16, 2024
The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Monday to address grant opportunities that are available to the city.
According to an agenda, the council will discuss and possibly approve a $120,000 contract with Grand Mental Health over a two year period, providing two special ... read more »
Get Real Ministries Jesus Burger Event to Feature Free Narcan and Training
Aug 16, 2024
Get Real Ministries is holding its montly Jesus Burger event Saturday, August 17, at noon at 411 w 14th st. in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamble invited everyone to come and be fed spirituality and physically with others that have reco ... read more »
Oldies-n-Goodies Car Show Sept. 21
Aug 16, 2024
Returning to COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday was Neal Johnson and Jowhn Rowlett with Oldies-n-Goodies Car Club.
Neal and John invited everyone to the 37th Annual Oldies 'n Goodies Car Show in downtown Dewey, OK on Saturday September 21.
Registration begins a ... read more »
Oldies-n-Goodies Car Show Sept. 21
Aug 16, 2024
Returning to COMMUNITY CONNECTION on Friday was Neal Johnson and Jowhn Rowlett with Oldies-n-Goodies Car Club.
Neal and John invited everyone to the 37th Annual Oldies 'n Goodies Car Show in downtown Dewey, OK on Saturday September 21.
Registration begins a ... read more »
Traffic Collision Impacting Nowata Rd.
Aug 15, 2024
A traffic collision on Nowata Rd. just east of SE Washington Blvd has narrowed traffic to one lane. The collision is directly in front of the Sparklight building. You are asked to use alternate routes at this time.
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Bartlesville Public Schools Has Successful First Day
Aug 15, 2024
After a well-deserved summer break, students and teachers alike hit the ground running at Bartlesville Public Schools on Thursday morning. Aside from a few hiccups with the Thursday morning bus routes, Superintendent Chuck McCauley said the first day was a success.
McCauley also we ... read more »
St. John Catholic School to Remain Closed Through Friday
Aug 15, 2024
St. John Catholic School in Bartlesville was closed on Thursday, due to emergency flooding in the school and will remain closed on Friday.
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K9 Officer to be Honored on Friday
Aug 15, 2024
A retired K9 officer from the Osage Nation Police Department will be honored and remembered on Friday. For those wishing to pay their respects to Arc, a K9 officer who served the department for more than seven years, they can do so at the Victory Worship Center at 4 p.m.
After the ... read more »