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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Third-Degree Forgery
Sep 16, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing a checkbook and depositing a check.
24-year-old Kayla McDow was charged on Tuesday with third-degree forgery.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on July 22, McDow allegedly deposited and withdrew $2 ... read more »
Wrays, School Foundation Recognized Tuesday
Sep 16, 2025
Cindy and Michael Wray and the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation were honored Tuesday afternoon during the Bartlesville Community Foundation's "Celebrate Together" luncheon at The Center in downtown Bartlesville.
Michael and Cindy received the "Community Cat ... read more »
State Rep. John B. Kane Goes to Washington, DC with a Special Delegation
Sep 16, 2025
Each new presidential administration takes office and during their term, they invite leaders from each state to visit the White House and State Representative John B. Kane will be with that delegation next week in the nation's capitol.
Speaking with Representative Kane by phone ... read more »
Man Faces Life in Prison Following 2020 Murder
Sep 16, 2025
On Wednesday, an Osage County jury convicted a man of first degree murder in the shooting death of Billy Joe Clark III in 2020. The jury recommended the sentence without the possibility of parole, this according to a press release from the Osage County District Attorney's Office.
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Arvest Foundation Supports Concern
Sep 16, 2025
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $3,500 donation to Churches United for Community Concern. The funds will be used to fund the organization’s food pantry as the need for assistance has grown and cost of food increased.
Arvest Wealth Management Senior Client Advisor Terri Taylor ... read more »
Elder Care Receives $20,000 Challenge Grant Award to Support DayBreak
Sep 16, 2025
Elder Care has been awarded a $20,000 challenge grant to benefit DayBreak, Elder Care’s Adult Day Health & Activity Center from the Anderson Charitable Foundation
The grant is designed to inspire community giving by matching every local donation, dollar for dollar, up to ... read more »
Local Pastor to Hold a Vigil Tuesday Night for Slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Sep 16, 2025
Local Pastor Caleb Gordon announced on Facebook a vigil to be held tonight in Bartlesville for assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk.
In a Facebook video, Gordon said:
"I just wanted to come to you all this evening and just share about an event we're putting tog ... read more »
Dewey City Council Approves Contracts
Sep 15, 2025
The Dewey City Council convened on Monday evening at Dewey City Hall for the final time in September.
The council discussed and approved two modified contracts between the City of Dewey and the Tom Mix Museum, as well as the Washington County Historical Society. The modifications t ... read more »
BHS National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Honored
Sep 15, 2025
Bartlesville High School has their highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in 12 years.
Five BHS seniors — Jackson Boudreaux, Jackson Miller, Adit Paul, Griffin Salerno and Adrianna Van Eman — were named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation ... read more »