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Free Electronic Recycling Event Set for Oct. 19
Oct 01, 2024
Electronic Synergy Foundation will hold an electronic recycling collection event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Sooner Park’s swimming pool parking lot in Bartlesville.
Acceptable materials in any age/condition/quantity are welcome and free to recycle. The event is open to anyone (bu ... read more »
Vice Presidential Debate Tonight at 8pm on KWON
Oct 01, 2024
The highly anticipated vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz is scheduled to take place tonight at 8pm on KWON AM 1400/ FM 93.3 -95.1.
The event will be hosted by CBS at its Broadcast Center in New York City. Moderators Margaret Bren ... read more »
Work Continues on Pathfinder Parkway
Oct 01, 2024
Work continues on a popular portion of Bartlesville’s Pathfinder Parkway.
According to city officials, concrete was being poured last week for a new drainage structure along Pathfinder near a section of the path known as "the frog pond," which is located behind Bartlesville Hi ... read more »
Nowata Marching Band shines in competition in Vinita
Oct 01, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Nowata Public Schools and Marching Band
The Nowata Marching Band had an excellent showing at the Vinita Marching Festival last Saturday, as the 'Marching Ironmen' placed first for the Hornet Class and was the Grand Champion for the overall compe ... read more »
OHP: Dewey Woman Killed in a Crash
Oct 01, 2024
A Dewey woman was killed in a collision Tuesday morning.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the incident occurred at approximately 3:32 a.m. on US-75 at W 2400 Road, northbound, two miles south of Bartlesville.
According to the OHP report, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado dri ... read more »
Security Issues Getting Resolved at Pawhuska City Hall
Sep 30, 2024
Pawhuska's City Hall is currently closed to the public, as a letter to the entrance of the building reads that it is a restricted area and taking appointments only. Pawhuska City Manager Jerry Eubanks details why that is the case and when they hope to have City Hall back open to public access ... read more »
Washington County Man Arrested on Stalking Charges
Sep 30, 2024
A Bartlesville man is in jail after being arrested on a felony stalking charge. It is alleged that Jason Straley had been stalking the female victim for several days before police were finally contacted and he was taken into custody.
Straley and the victim had been neighbors and at ... read more »
Commissioners Approve MOU for Access to Traffic Camera System
Sep 30, 2024
The Washington County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding Monday morning to allow the sheriff's office to explore accessing a highway and road camera database for potential law enforcement use.
Sheriff Scott Owen says the agreement with Flock Group will allow t ... read more »
Arvest to Host Oct. 3 Business Education Seminar
Sep 30, 2024
Arvest will host a Business Education Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Arvest Bank east side location north community room at 4225 SE Adams Rd., in Bartlesville.
The business seminar is titled Business Banking in the Digital Age and will focus on how to stay u ... read more »
Price Tower Owners Sued for Alleged Contract Breach for Sale
Sep 30, 2024
The ownership group of the Price Tower has been sued, claiming breach of contract for a pending sale of the historic skyscraper in downtown Bartlesville.
Tulsa-based McFarlin Building, LLC, which has restored the Mayo Hotel and Aloft Hotel in Tulsa and the Frontier Hotel in Pawhuska, claim th ... read more »
Nowata County Commissioners approve Sheriff's office grant program
Sep 30, 2024
At Monday’s Nowata County Commissioner’s meeting, The commissioners approved an agreement for jail services in the Town of Talala. The cost that the County will charge is $43 a day a person at the jail.
The Board also approved the 2024 Sheriff’s Office Funding Pro ... read more »
Bartlesville Young Scholars Seeks Mentors
Sep 30, 2024
In 2006, Barry and Karen Lowe launched a program inspired by Barry’s parents after delivering a Thanksgiving meal to a young single mother. The Bartlesville Young Scholar program’s mission, “Mentoring and empowering students to earn a college degree,” is accomplished throu ... read more »
Quinn Schipper Running for Ward 4 Council Seat
Sep 30, 2024
Quinn Schipper was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Billie Roane as the representative for Ward 4. The City Council unanimously selected Schipper on June 3, 2024, marking a significant step in his community involvement. Now, Schipper is running for the seat inthe November election ... read more »
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches for Nov. 5 Election
Sep 30, 2024
Friday, Oct. 11 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, City of Bartlesville and the Special Washington County Election, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said today.
House said that persons who are ... read more »
Bartlesville Convoy of Hope event a success
Sep 29, 2024
The Convoy of Hope event on Saturday in Downtown Bartlesville was a success according to those who attended this years event. Micah Smith is the event Coordinator for the event and says he was blown away by the community coming together for Convoy of Hope.
The Convoy of ... read more »