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Ochelata Woman Charged With Domestic Abuse
Sep 03, 2025
An Ochelata woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly pepper spraying someone and damaging windows.
36-year-old Lilian Orndorff was charged on Tuesday with domestic abuse by assault and battery, injuring a motor vehicle and malicious injury to property.
According to the ... read more »
Exciting New Ways to Read at Pawhuska
Sep 03, 2025
Reading is vital to students beginning at a young age. For one reason or another, some kids don't get that instruction at an early age. That is why Pawhuska Schools and Superintendent Chris Tanner is doing something to change that.
Once complete, these videos will be uploaded t ... read more »
Texas Pastor Back in Court Thursday
Sep 03, 2025
A Texas pastor who is facing five felony charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child will be seen in Osage County Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday morning.
Robert Morris founded a megachurch in Southlake, Texas and an affidavit accuses Morris of touching a minor vi ... read more »
Osage Casinos Thriving
Sep 03, 2025
Pawhuska's Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch and learn series at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Pawhuska on Wednesday. General Manager of the Pawhuska location, Mason Shackelford spoke on the success of the Bartlesville and Pawhuska locations since they opened nearly two years ago.
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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Child Abuse
Sep 03, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly striking a minor child.
37-year-old Jada Williams was charged on Tuesday with child abuse.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Aug. 13, Williams allegedly struck the victim with a computer charging cord in the ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Child Abuse
Sep 03, 2025
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly striking a minor victim.
28-year-old Dylan Armstrong was charged on Tuesday with child abuse by injury.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Armstrong allegedly struck the victim on the bottom. Photographs allegedly ... read more »
OKM Music’s Oktoberfest is Oct. 4th
Sep 03, 2025
OKM Music’s Oktoberfest is an annual family-friendly celebration is set for Saturday, October 4, from 4pm - 9pm , Dewey Ave. Between 4th & 5th St. in Downtown Bartlesville
OKM Music's Oktoberfest blends traditional German Oktoberfest festivities with a diverse lineup ... read more »
Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home to Salute First Responders Wed, September 10
Sep 03, 2025
Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home will hold is annual salute to the first responders in our area on Wednesday, September 10 from 11am to 1pm at 1pm at 710 South Dewey in Bartlesville.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tim Howell with Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral ... read more »
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Patriot Hyundai Location
Sep 03, 2025
The Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the new Patriot Hyundai location, currently under construction.
The Hyundai dealership will relocate to the new location on the southeast corner of Southport Drive and Washington Boulevard. Tatton Man ... read more »
Tri County Tech Celebrates Record Enrollment, New Programs
Sep 03, 2025
Tri County Tech has officially launched the 2025–2026 school year with record-breaking enrollment, new program expansions, and innovative solutions to meet Oklahoma’s growing workforce needs.
This fall, 698 full-time students are enrolled at Tri County Tech- a 23% increase&nb ... read more »
Arvest Foundation Grants $3K to Samaritan Counseling
Sep 03, 2025
The Arvest Foundation is contributing $3,000 to Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center to provide counseling services.
Suzanne Duhon, Arvest Wealth Management client advisor, presented the check to Ben Ames, executive director of Samaritan.
“It is our pleasure to present this chec ... read more »
2025 Washington County Free Fair Sept 3 Events
Sep 01, 2025
The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington County Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!
TODAY: Wednesday, September 3 (Closed to the Public)
Indoor Entry Judging Day
Livestock Check-in 4:30 PM
*All outdoor entries must be ... read more »
US Ambassador Nominee Nick Adams Delivers Passionate Patriotic Speech in Bartlesville
Sep 02, 2025
Nick Adams, bestselling author and nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, presented a Bartlesville audience on September 2 at The Center with a patriotic address hosted by Deb Cook and Republicans and Other Conservatives Washington County. The evening featured a birthday celebration for Adams a ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Allocates $50K for Charity Software
Sep 02, 2025
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The Bartlesville City Council approved allocating up to $50,000 for a system to assist helping organizations in the community and homeless citizens to connect with resources— but not without opposition or concern from two politic ... read more »
Dewey City Council Hears Museum Updates
Sep 02, 2025
The Dewey City Council met for the first time in the month of September on Tuesday night at Dewey City Hall.
The council members heard updates from the Tom Mix Museum, the Dewey Museum Hotel and Western Heritage.
Fawn Lassiter from the Tom Mix Museum in Dewey talked about an upcoming even ... read more »