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Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony Child Support Charge
Aug 15, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to make child support payments.
31-year-old Leah Hadley was charged on Wednesday with omitting to provide for a minor child.
According to Oklahoma Child Support Services, Hadley allegedly failed to pay court ordered ch ... read more »
Another Person From Johnstone Raid Charged
Aug 15, 2025
Another Bartlesville man who was detained during a search warrant executed by the Bartlesville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Dewey Police Department is facing charges.
44-year-old Joseph Allison was charged on Friday with bringing contraband into a penal inst ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Bail Jumping
Aug 15, 2025
A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to appear for a court date after being released on a personal recognizance bond.
22-year-old Kelsie Thomas was charged on Friday with bail jumping.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, T ... read more »
Osage County Commissioners to Meet Monday
Aug 15, 2025
The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.
At that meeting, there will be discussion to open and award a bid to a company to power wash and paint the grandstands at the Osage County Fairgrounds ... read more »
Get Real Ministries August Jesus Burger Event
Aug 15, 2025
Jesus Burger happens every 3rd Saturday of each month at noon,where everyone can gather for food, enjoy live music, free clothing, and share in fellowship and community outreach as Get Real Ministries spreads the love of Jesus.
Get Real Ministries' Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamb ... read more »
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Theft in Ramona
Aug 14, 2025
A Bartlesville woman has been charged with a felony second degree burglary charge after breaking into a Ramona home on Wednesday afternoon.
It is alleged Tasha Gray entered the front door and took several items, including a laptop worth $1,200. An affidavit states the victim has evidence of G ... read more »
Six Defendants Seen on Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Aug 14, 2025
Six of the 10 individuals involved in the investigation related to the Holbrook Asphalt theft case were seen in Washington County Court on Thursday afternoon. All six individuals face misdemeanor charges of possession of paraphernalia and each face a $500 bond.
An affidavit states a search wa ... read more »
First Days of School a Success in Bartlesville, Dewey
Aug 14, 2025
Thousands of Bartlesville Public School students and teachers headed back to the classroom Thursday, as the new academic year begins.
Superintendent Chuck McCauley says there were a few first-day jitters, but all in all, he says it was a great day.
Dewey Public Schoo ... read more »
Yancey to Retire as Owasso Police Chief
Aug 14, 2025
Owasso Police Chief Dan Yancey has officially announced his retirement after more than three decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, including 15 years serving at the helm of the Owasso Police Department.
Yancey, who has been planning his departure since last September, steps down fo ... read more »
Open House at Dewey High School Next Tuesday
Aug 14, 2025
Dewey High School will be hosting an open house next Tuesday, giving a chance for students' families to walk around campus and explore the high school.
The open house runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19.
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John Pannell Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse
Aug 14, 2025
Bartlesville native John Pannell was found guilty of domestic abuse by strangulation on Thursday in Washington County court.
Pannell appeared in open court on Thursday for a non-jury trial facing the felony charge. Pannell was charged in June 2024 after strangling his soon to be ex ... read more »
OCSO Crime Stats for July
Aug 14, 2025
The Osage County Sheriff's Office released their monthly crime stats for July. In total, there were 8,177 phone calls for service. Of those, 1,213 calls were made to 911.
In July, 92 arrests were made and 287 inmates were housed into the Washington County Jail. There were 28 propert ... read more »
Agapé Mission Empty Bowls
Aug 14, 2025
The Agape Mission Fundraising event "Empty Bowls" is Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd.
Appearing on KWON's CAR TALK with Brad Doenges, Agape Mission Executive Director Sherri K. Smith&n ... read more »
2025 Washington County Free Fair Sept 2-6: Barn Banter, Moon Pie Eating Contest, Concert, Car Show and More...
Aug 14, 2025
The Washington County Free Fair is September 2-6, at the Washington County Fairgounds in Dewey with a a brand-new theme: Having a Blast!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Free Fair Chairwoman Rebecca Moses and Vice President Kevin White said the Washington County Free Fair will al ... read more »
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Awards Tri County Tech for the Fifth Year in a Row
Aug 14, 2025
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) announces that Tri County Tech has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). This honor recognizes school districts that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparenc ... read more »