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School Supply Drive in Pawhuska

Aug 11, 2025

Pawhuska Public Schools is encouraging you to stuff the bus this week. A bus will be parked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday on Kihekah Avenue between Seventh Street and Eigth Street. School supplies for students of any of age are being accepted. Items such as socks, gloves, clothes, pre- ... read more »

Gap Road Near Highway 123 to be Closed for Repair Tuesday

Aug 11, 2025

A portion of a heavily-traveled road linking Washington County and Osage County will be temporarily closed Tuesday for repairs.   Washington County Commissioner Mike Dunlap says the work on Gap Road near Highway 123 should be completed fairly quickly on Tuesday.   Dunlap ... read more »

Talburt Speaks on Her First Seven Months of County Clerk

Aug 11, 2025

Osage County Clerk Christina Talburt has been at the helm for just over seven months now. Before she took on that role, Talburt began taking classes to help prepare her for what lied ahead. This involved taking both basic and advanced accreditations through a County Training Program and is mandat ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Hear Concerns From Fire Chiefs

Aug 11, 2025

The Nowata County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.   Several fire department chiefs and captains, representing Nowata, New Alluwe, Lenapah, and Wann voiced their concerns over outdated radio systems.   New ... read more »

Grandstand Improvements Coming to Osage Co Fairgrounds

Aug 11, 2025

The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, the Board sent out bids for a third time in an attempt to acquire a brush truck for the Greyhorse Indian Village Fire Department. At Monday's meeting, ... read more »

Bartlesville Regional United Way Gears Up for Annual Campaign

Aug 11, 2025

Two signature events for Bartlesville Regional United Way (BRUW) highlight the kick off of their annual campaign.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, BRUW President/CEO Lisa Cary and Marketing and Events Manager Katie Zaun reminded everyone of the 2025 Tee It Up for United Way Golf ... read more »

BPD: Arrest in Holbrook Asphalt Case

Aug 11, 2025

The Bartlesville Police Department announced an arrest in a theft case that made news last week. According to a release from the BPD, on Friday police arrested 41-year-old John Beaver IV in conjunction with its investigation into the Holbrook Asphalt equipment theft. Late Friday evening, ... read more »

Daniels Applauds 10th Circuit Ruling Upholding SB613

Aug 09, 2025

The 10th Circuit has upheld Oklahoma’s law prohibiting gender transition procedures on children under the age of 18. Senate Bill 613, authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, was enacted in 2023. It prohibits medications d ... read more »