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Commissioners Terminate Appointment of Free Fair Board Member

Jul 15, 2024

Washington County's Board of Commissioners took an unusual step Monday, sending a letter to a member of the Free Fair Board advising his services were no longer needed.   The letter is addressed to Fair Board member John Werts, who is one of three representatives from District 2. ... read more »

Osage County Commissioners Hire Assistant

Jul 15, 2024

Later in the meeting, there was discussion to hire Stacey Brace as a commissioners assistant. Before the Board could take a vote, Bud Beaston, who had ran for county commissioner of district two, asked them to table that agenda item for a week, something the commissioners didn't take kindly t ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Approve SRO Agreement with Copan Schools

Jul 15, 2024

 The Washington County Commissioners approved renewing an agreement on Monday to provide a sheriff's deputy as a school resource officer for Copan Public Schools. Here's Sheriff Scott Owen with the details.   Sheriff Owen says the agreement may change during or after ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Send Letter to Slack

Jul 15, 2024

During the new business portion of Monday's Osage County Commissioners meeting, District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright informed the public that one of the Board members had attempted to put an agenda item on this week's meeting, but County Clerk Robin Slack denied that request. ... read more »

Nowata County Commissioners Re-Sign Agreements

Jul 15, 2024

The Nowata County Commissioners met this Monday morning with the absence of Chairman Timmie Benson, but with everyone else present. The commissioners approved several items, including establishing an agreement with ACCO. County Clerk Kay Spurgeon explains the agreement.  The commissi ... read more »

Washington Co. Offices to Close Wednesday Afternoon in Memory of Ballard

Jul 15, 2024

All Washington County offices will close at noon on Wednesday in memory of former Sheriff Pat Ballard. Ballard passed away on July 10. He served as sheriff from 1994-2008. Ballard’s memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bartlesville Community Center. Washington County Board of ... read more »

Family HealthCare Clinic Now Accepts Medicare

Jul 15, 2024

​Health care is important for everyone, whether it is for an annual exam, to find out what is causing your cough/fever or for a suspected lump in your breast. Yet, sometimes a simple visit to the clinic is avoided because of cost or inconvenience. Family HealthCare Clinic offers quality care at ... read more »

Miles for Mammograms 2024

Jul 15, 2024

The Miles for Mammograms 5K/2K Breast Cancer Fundraising Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9 am at the Tower Center at Unity Square, 6th & Dewey in Bartlesville.     Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Janice Shippy, Executive Director of the Family H ... read more »

Motorcycle Crash Kills Sand Springs Man in Osage County

Jul 15, 2024

A fatality accident occurred in the early morning on July 14, 2024, resulting in the death of Cale Turner, a 30-year-old resident of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Turner was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle when the accident occurred. According to preliminary reports from local authoriti ... read more »

Congressman Brecheen Issues Statement Following Attempt on President Trump’s Life

Jul 14, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the below statement following an attempt on President Trump’s life. “President Trump, even with blood on his face, is not going to stop fighting for the American people. Please join us in praying for continued Providential protection for our 45th&n ... read more »

WCSO Reports Telephone Warrant Scam

Jul 12, 2024

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is reporting another telephone scam regarding arrest warrants.   Undersheriff Jon Copeland says the sheriff's office has received multiple phone calls from citizens Friday who say they have received a call from someone claiming to work f ... read more »

Federal Jury Found Pryor Man Guilty of Sexual Abuse

Jul 12, 2024

A jury deliberated less than two hours Friday prior to convicting Adam Joseph King, 35, of Pryor, for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 12 in Indian Country and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 12 in Indian Country. The minor victim is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Accordi ... read more »

BFD Investigating Fire at a Local Motel

Jul 12, 2024

Bartlesville Fire Department is investigating a fire at the Budget Inn motel at 1410 Southwest Frank Phillips Boulevard, Bartlesville, on Thursday.   Fire Chief H.C. Call says the call came at 6:37 p.m. Thursday and the first unit arrived shortly thereafter, minimizing damage ... read more »

Kiley Roberson Named Library, History Museum Director

Jul 12, 2024

Kiley Roberson has been named director of the Bartlesville Public Library and Bartlesville Area History Museum following the retirement of current Director Shellie McGill later this month. Roberson is set to begin her tenure with the City of Bartlesville on July 22. McGill will officially ret ... read more »

Osage County Commissioners to Meet Monday

Jul 12, 2024

The Board of Osage County Commissioners are going to convene for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning.  The Board will have consideration to hire Stacey Brace as an assistant to the Board of Osage County Commissioners. There will also be discussion to consider participating in ... read more »