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City of Bartlesville President's Day Schedule

Feb 12, 2026

Bartlesville city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, and Monday residential trash routes will be amended to Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to the Presidents' Day holiday.   Monday trash route customers will need to place their trash at the normal collection point by 6 a.m. on Wedne ... read more »

Hominy Man Found Guilty on 1st Degree Rape Charge

Feb 11, 2026

After a lengthy investigation and several continuations, a Hominy man has been found guilty on first degree rape charges. An Osage County jury found Gideon Goodeagle guilty of the charges on Tuesday and recommended a life in prison sentence. Formal sentencing will take place next month.   ... read more »

Tanner Holt Joins Arvest's Bartlesville Board

Feb 11, 2026

Jane Phillips Medical Center President Tanner Holt has joined Arvest Bank's board of directors for the Bartlesville region.   “We are thrilled to welcome Tanner to our board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region. “Tanner's ... read more »

Bartlesville Educator Named Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

Feb 11, 2026

LeeAnn Pressler, who teaches special education at Central Middle School, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.   On Wednesday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced 10 finalists from across the state who demonstrate excellen ... read more »

Former Music Minister Charged With Felony Embezzlement

Feb 11, 2026

A former worship minister for a Bartlesville church is accused of embezzling more than $41,000 in church funds and using a security camera system to observe private meetings.   44-year-old Ryan Jacob Cruse was arrested late last week and appeared in Washington County District Court o ... read more »