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Bartlesville Voters Elect 3 New City Council Members
Nov 05, 2024
Bartlesville City Council will have three new members in Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 4 after Tuesday's election and voters in Ward 5 decided to retain their current representation.
Tim Sherrick defeated incumbent Ward 1 Councilor and current Mayor Dale Copeland by just over 100 vot ... read more »
Nowata County sees highest turnout in years, officials say
Nov 05, 2024
In Nowata County, Election officials said Tuesday night may have been the best turnout in years, if not ever. Doug Maddox is the Chairman of the Election Board in Nowata County, and says how he thought everything went on election day.
While official numbers on voter turnout have no ... read more »
Wynona School Bond Election Passes
Nov 05, 2024
Residents within the Wynona School District headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a bond proposal for repairs to the school. That proposition passed with just over 60 percent of the vote.
The passage of this bond will allow the district to repair or remodel bathrooms, classrooms, ha ... read more »
Precincts Report High Voter Turnout on Election Day
Nov 05, 2024
Election Day turnout across Washington County appears to be higher than normal at polling places.
At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Bartlesville, voters were waiting in line for about an hour as of 10 a.m. Other precincts across the county reported lines were steadily moving.
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OSU Extension Master Gardener Program Prepares for Upcoming Course Enrollment
Nov 05, 2024
Appearing on KWON Radio’s Community Connection, Kennedy McCall, an OSU Extension Master Gardener and agricultural educator, told us about the upcoming season for the Master Gardeners Program in Washington County. The program, designed to deepen community members’ gardening knowledge a ... read more »
Osage County Voters Heading to the Polls Tuesday
Nov 05, 2024
Osage County voters are headed to the polls today. Below is a list of sample ballots, depending upon which precinct you reside in:
Osage County Sample Ballot One
Osage County Sample Ballot Two
Osage County Sample Ballot Three
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Local Celebrities to Dance for Paths to Independence's “Dancing with the Bartlesville Stars”
Nov 05, 2024
"Dancing with the Bartlesville Stars" is set to light up the Bartlesville Community Center this Saturday, November 9 at 7 p.m., with local personalities set to bring both dance and laughter to the stage.
Hosted as a fundraiser for Paths to Independence (PTI), a local sch ... read more »
KWON's CITY MATTERS with Vice Mayor Jim
Nov 05, 2024
Bartlesville’s Vice Mayor Jim Curd appeared on KWON's City Matters program t talk about the approval of the city's comprehensive plan, recent Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments for city employees, and upcoming community initiatives.
The Bartlesville City ... read more »
City Council Settles Pay Dispute With Firefighters, Police
Nov 04, 2024
Following a marathon meeting that lasted more than four hours Monday evening, the Bartlesville City Council approved a revised settlement with members of the firefighters' union regarding an overtime pay dispute.
The revised settlement total is nearly $130,000, which includes a ... read more »