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Washington County Man Charged With Breaking into Vehicles
Aug 07, 2024
A Washington County man was seen in District Court on Wednesday after being taken into custody on Tuesday on third degree burglary charges. Richard Lirette was also taken into custody on a misdemeanor counterfeiting charge as well.
On Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to a vehi ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged With Punching Pregenant Woman
Aug 07, 2024
A Bartlesville man has been arrested and is being charged with a felony count of domestic abuse against a pregenant woman. Nicholas Johnson was arrested on this charge on Tuesday afternoon.
A probable cause affidavit states that Bartlesville Police responded to the address and even ... read more »
COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Corey Shivel for Commissioner of District 2
Aug 07, 2024
Corey Shivel is running for District 2 Washington County Commissioner and he shared with our COMMUNITY CONNECTION audience why he's running and why he feels he is the most qualified for the position.
Shivel faces Michael Colaw in the August 27th runoff election for District 2. Shivel enco ... read more »
Samaritan Sports Spectacular August 24
Aug 07, 2024
The 2024 Samaritan Sports Spectacular is Aug. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Bartlesville. This is the annual fundraiser for the Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center that takes a sports theme every year.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Ben Ames and Kristin Curd ... read more »
Lunch and Learn Series Coming to Bartlesville History Museum
Aug 07, 2024
The Bartlesville Area History Museum will be holding a lunch and learn series with Bartlesville Public Schools Technology and Communications Director, Granger Meador on Thursday.
Beginning at noon, Meador will talk about how the former College High building got built. He will also ... read more »
Bartlesville’s OKM Music Oktoberfest: A Family Celebration with a Bavarian Twist
Aug 07, 2024
The highly anticipated OKM Music Oktoberfest is set to return to Bartlesville on October 5, promising an unforgettable blend of traditional German festivities and local charm.
Celebrated for its vibrant showcase of Bartlesville’s cultural spirit, OKM Music’s Oktoberfes ... read more »
Strom Celebrates Grants to Food Nonprofits
Aug 07, 2024
Several area nonprofit groups receive nearly $345,000 through the Oklahoma Human Services’ Food Insecurity Grant Program.
The Lighthouse Family Worship Center in Barnsdall received $190,000 to fight food insecurity in the town, which was significantly affected by an EF4 tornado in May. ... read more »
Increase to Nowata County Sheriff salary discussed
Aug 06, 2024
At Monday's Nowata County Commisioners one of the major topics of discussion was a proposed increase in salary for the Nowata County Sheriff. Jason McClain, current Nowata County Sheriff presented to the Board the Attourney General Sheriff's Office Funding Grant Program application for 20 ... read more »
Bartlesville City Council Filings as of Tuesday
Aug 06, 2024
One additional candidate has filed their paperwork for seats on the Bartlesville City Council. Ward 5 incumbent Trevor Dorsey is looking to retain his seat on the dais.
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to file their declarations of candidacy at the Washington County Election Board. The ... read more »
Resolution Passed for Osage County E-911
Aug 06, 2024
At Monday’s Board of Osage County Commissioners meeting, there was an agenda item in which the Board had an option to sign a resolution with the State of Oklahoma 911 Management Authority. Signing this resolution would prepare the county for the mapping system across the county, as Director ... read more »
Third Person Arrested in Child Abuse Case
Aug 06, 2024
A third person has been arrested in connection to a Washington County child abuse case in which the victim was tied to a tree. Linda Reynolds has been booked into the Washington County Jail and is being charged with two felony counts of child neglect.
A probable cause affidavit sta ... read more »
City Council Votes 4-1 to Approve Parks Projects
Aug 06, 2024
More than $1.2 million in improvements are coming to five parks in Bartlesville.
The Bartlesville City Council voted 4-1 Monday to approve a contract with Brent Bell Construction for new parking lots and roads at Johnstone, Sooner, Jo Allyn Lowe and Lyon parks. The funds for these ... read more »
Pack the Backpacks at Pawhuska Schools
Aug 06, 2024
The Frontier Hotel in downtown Pawhuska is the host site for this year's, "Stuff the bus school supply drive," for Pawhuska Schools. The event started on Monday and will run through 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Notebooks, pencils, backpacks and much more are being accepted. There i ... read more »
CITY MATTERS: Could Golf a Cart Ordinance Get Yet Another Try?
Aug 06, 2024
The Bartlesville City Council narrowly voted down an ordinance to legalize driving golf carts on Bartlesville city streets by a 3-2 margin on Monday.
The ordinance was brought forward by Ward 2 City Councilor Loren Roszel after first being heard by the council in May. After f ... read more »
Mullin Column: 'Harris Can’t Hide from Her Radically Progressive Record'
Aug 06, 2024
Under Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats are the party of high prices and open borders. The past four years have not been easy on hard-working Americans. From record-high prices, increased regulation, and the loss of U.S. energy independence – Americans are worse off under the Biden-Ha ... read more »