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Sooner Park Pickleball Court Update
Apr 24, 2024
The work continues on the voter-approved pickle ball court project in Sooner Park, with initial pavement of the courts complete and perimeter fencing installed.
Engineer Director, Micah Siemers, said lighting for the project has been added to the base project and is in the process of being in ... read more »
Caney Grocery Still In Business
Apr 24, 2024
Caney Grocery in Kansas is still in business, thanks to action from the City Council.
After a special workshop meeting Monday night, the decision was made by Caney council members to keep the store operating as normal, while looking at the numbers again in 90 days.
C ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Facing Jail Time after Violating Probation
Apr 24, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in court on Wednesday on a motion to revoke a suspended sentence. David Allen Carter was arrested back in 2020 on seven different charges including trafficking methamphetamine, possessing firearm in commission of a felony, possession of drug proceeds, and more.
In ... read more »
Veterans Park Memorial Being Built Thanks to Billie Roane
Apr 24, 2024
Work on the Veterans Park Memorial has gotten under way at Bartlesville's Veteran's Park, located at 312 SW Virginia Ave. When the project is complete, there will be seven flag poles with landscaping, a reflection bench, some signage and sidewalk to access the memorial.
The ... read more »
Cat-titude: And She Knows It
Apr 24, 2024
If you like spicy foods, then you will LOVE this spicy kitten.
At only four months, she is already a strong, independent woman who knows what she wants and when she wants it. She will even say so with the cat-titude of a queen.
Marissa Simmons, cat care taker at the Washington County SPCA ... read more »
Osage Nation Agencies Holding Events in May
Apr 24, 2024
A fun-filled day awaits on Saturday, May 4th in Pawhuska, as multiple Osage Nation agencies are putting on various events throughout the day.
In the morning, the Osage Nation Counseling Center will be hosting a mental health awareness walk along the Harvest Land Farms Walking Trail ... read more »
Employee of the Month for Bartlesville Announced
Apr 24, 2024
April’s Employee of the Month has been announced. Water Utilities Inspector Red Miller is the latest to be recognized for the honor by the Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee. Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen nominated Miller, and he had this to say about Miller when helping a ... read more »
Ray of Hope SCOOP Event at Jared's Ice Cream
Apr 24, 2024
Ray of Hope Advocacy Center ion Bartlesville has been busy educating the community during April which is Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Appearing COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Yocie Clayborn and Rhonda Hudson invited everyone to end the month on a "sweet note." That swee ... read more »
Fraternal Order of Eagles Benefit for WSCO
Apr 24, 2024
You are invited to participate in a special BINGO benefit for the Washington County Sheriff's Office annual Thanksgiving and Christmas programs for families and children in need!
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Martin Blum with The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie ... read more »
Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tounament Postponed
Apr 24, 2024
Due to the strong chances for rain, The Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for Thursday has been postponed.
Sherri Wilt with the chamber made the annoucment Wednesday on COMMUNITY CONNECTION.
A new date wil be set soon. The event hel ... read more »
KANE COLUMN: House Addresses Immigration and Border Security
Apr 24, 2024
We spent the week hearing Senate Bills on the House floor, and we have until April 25 to do so. After that, the focus will shift to the state budget.
Last week, House Bill 4156 passed to create the crime of impermissible occupation, which is committed if a person willfully and witho ... read more »
Road Closure At Bison Road
Apr 24, 2024
Washington County Emergency Management to continue sewer line work t today causing the closure of Bison Road north of the Bison Trails Apartments.
The project is part of the property development north of the water tower.
Detour is set through Bartlesville Industrial Park parking areas unt ... read more »
Stricter Pornography Laws Coming to Oklahoma
Apr 23, 2024
The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation restricting online access to pornography for people under the age of 18.
Senate Bill 1959, which is authored in the House by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, holds commercial entities accountable for knowingly distributing obs ... read more »
Lankford Introduces Bill to Combat Antisemitism
Apr 23, 2024
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford has introduced a bill that is aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses. Lankford introduced the bill as antisemitic sentiments have been rising across college campuses in recent years. Here is what Lankford had to say on the bill and the importance of st ... read more »
Bartlesville Man Charged with Lewd Proposals to Minor
Apr 23, 2024
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Tuesday afternoon on the charges of lewd proposals to a minor. Thomas Stafford is alleged of sending sexually charged text messages to a 13-year-old minor and making sexually charged comments to the victim in person.
According to an af ... read more »