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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Launches Membership Drive to Support Local and Disaster Relief Efforts

Aug 17, 2026

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is inviting local women to join their ranks as they prepare for a busy holiday season and ongoing community outreach.The organization will host its next general meeting and a special membership drive on September 1 at 10:00 a.m. at their headquarters loc ... read more »

Washington County Commissioners Conclude Business Before the Coffee Cools

Aug 17, 2026

If you blinked during the Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday morning, you might have missed the entire thing. Lasting just a hair over 15 minutes, the board channeled their inner speedrunners to unanimously approve every single item on the agenda. The rapid-fire governance ... read more »

The Healthy Lifestyles Program at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips

Aug 17, 2026

Navigating a new health diagnosis or trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming, but local experts say you do not have to do it alone. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Shannon Bailey and Sydney Toburen, Registered Dietitians and Diabetes Educators from the Healthy Lifestyles program at Ascensi ... read more »

Dewey City Council to Meet Tonight

Aug 17, 2026

The Dewey City Council will convene for its regular meeting tonight, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dewey City Hall. Led by Mayor Stafford, the evening's agenda includes a review of the latest city sales tax report alongside highly anticipated annual updates from both the ... read more »

Osage County Sheriff’s Office Reports July 2026 Crime Statistics

Aug 17, 2026

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported nearly 9,000 calls for service during July 2026, highlighting a busy month for local law enforcement. According to the department’s monthly statistics, deputies and staff handled 8,946 calls for service, including 1,104 911 calls. The off ... read more »

Bartlesville School Board to Meet Monday

Aug 16, 2026

The Bartlesville Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Education Service Center. The agenda includes superintendent and financial updates, discussion of the upcoming bond election, and routine approvals involving personnel, finances, purchases, d ... read more »

Nowata Animal Shelter Holding Bingo Fundraiser

Aug 14, 2026

The Nowata Animal Shelter is holding a bingo fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Clark Event Center in downtown Nowata.   The first bingo card each individual buys will cost $10, each additional card costs $5. Tickets will be available at the door.   The City of ... read more »

City of Nowata Proposing Charter Change

Aug 14, 2026

Voters in the City of Nowata will vote on a proposed charter change by the city on Aug. 25.   The City of Nowata is proposing a change to the current city charter, amending the appointment of the city treasurer. City Manager Marie Gorley discussed the change.   The chang ... read more »

Convicted Violent Offender Facing Additional Charge

Aug 14, 2026

A convicted violent offender is facing an additional felony charge in Washington County.   20-year-old Dakota Simmons, of Bartlesville, was charged on Friday with a violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.   According to the Bartlesville Police Departm ... read more »

Nowata Co. to Possibly Institute Burn Ban

Aug 14, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   The commissioners will possibly vote on instituting a county-wide burn ban, due to the extreme heat and dry conditions. The Nowata Fire Department has already declared a burn ban ... read more »

Short Meeting Expected Monday for Washington Co. Commissioners

Aug 14, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners have a minimal agenda set for their Monday morning meeting. Four action items are identified, including declaring a truck as surplus, a designation form to identify who can increase purchase card limits, allocating alcoholic beverage taxes and a report from ... read more »

Get Real Ministries Jesus Burger to Move Indoors This Saturday

Aug 14, 2026

Every 3rd Saturday at 12pm, Get Real Ministries shares the Word of God outside the walls of The Church with the Community. However, due to the extreme heat, the Jesus Burger event for Saturday, August 14 a noon will be held indoors at 411 West 14th Street in Bartlesville.   Appearing ... read more »

2026 Lip Sync Battle in Bartlesville to Benefit Concern

Aug 14, 2026

It’s the party of the year! Concern will host its annual Lip Sync Battle in Bartlesville on Saturday, September 12, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Jenese Tucker and Melody Cox of Concern recently appeared on Doenges Toyota’s Car Talk program on KWON to promote the organizatio ... read more »

Boy Scouts Fall Recruitment and Sky Trail Adventure Race

Aug 13, 2026

The Cherokee Area Council of Boy Scouts has officially launched its fall recruitment drive. Families interested in building life skills, youth leadership, and career guidance can register easily online at https://cherokeebsa.org/.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Phillip Wri ... read more »

Dewey Public Schools Celebrates Start of School Year

Aug 13, 2026

Dewey Public Schools is back in session as the 2026-27 school year is underway.   Dewey held their first day of school on Wednesday. Superintendent Vince Vincent says the first day went off without a hitch.   Vincent discussed bus lines and car lines now that the school ... read more »