The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $4,000 contribution to Veteran’s Connection Organization (VCO). David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region, and Vickie Hastings, Arvest merchant relationship advisor, presented the check to Sharon Reese, executive direct ... read more »

A Facebook post from Tri County Tech states that the campus was placed on a brief lockdown at around 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon when a student witnessed the Bartlesville Police Department conducting a live training exercise. There was no threat to students or the campus and classes resumed a ... read more »

The Bartlesville Community Foundation's Celebrate Together Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17, 12-1:30pm at the Bartlesville Community Center is sold out. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Laura Jensen with the Bartlesville Community Foundation called this event "the beginning of a new o ... read more »

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast Oklahoma is a local nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system in northeast Oklahoma.          Each month CASA recognizes a volunteer as a†... read more »

FOR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY, CLICK HERE   One of Bartlesville's "forgotten pioneers" now has a new landmark that will ensure his legacy lives on for generations.   Dignitaries, community members and descendants gathered Labor Day afternoon to dedica ... read more »

After a week-long trial, a Washington County jury found 21-year-old Bryson Towers guilty of first-degree murder with deliberate intent and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction on Friday. The jury found that Towers shot and killed 16-year-old Markus Scott in November 2023 n ... read more »

The City of Bartlesville Solid Waste Department will provide a free residential yard debris collection from December 9 through December 13. During ... read more »

In an effort to promote well-being and healthy living among seniors, Elder Care is excited to announce a free nutrition workshop led by Sherry Jackson, a highly respected Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips. T ... read more »

The Westside Community Center has teamed up with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Oklahoma State University, bringing a new range of opportunities to our community, especially for those who are 50 and better.   This partnership is designed to keep our members engaged, ... read more »

Saturday, September 7   Swine, Sheep, Goat, and Cattle Show 9AM – Arena (shown in respective order beginning with swine) All indoor and outdoor entries released from the fair at 6:00 PM Craft & Vendor Show 9AM-6PM – North Room Live Donkeys and “Wonky ... read more »

Wednesday, September 4 Indoor Entry Judging Day (closed to the public) Livestock Check-in 4:30PM *All outdoor entries must be in place by 7:00 PM   Thursday, September 5 Fair is open to the Public through Saturday! Southwest Dairy Milking Trailer 9AM-5PM Children& ... read more »

Tuesday, September 3 Indoor Entries open to be placed 12:00 PM-7:00 PM *exhibitors with more than 10 entries must be in place by 6:30PM (Closed to the public)   Wednesday, September 4 Indoor Entry Judging Day (closed to the public) Livestock Check-in 4:30PM *A ... read more »

Tuesday, September 3 Indoor Entries open to be placed 12:00 PM-7:00 PM *exhibitors with more than 10 entries must be in place by 6:30PM (Closed to the public)   Wednesday, September 4 Indoor Entry Judging Day (closed to the public) Livestock Check-in 4:30PM *A ... read more »

  The 2024 Washington County Free Fair has new name and a few new attractions. This year's fair is called "The Sweet Life.   Along with a new theme, there are a few of the new items of interest at this year's Washington County Free Fai. For one, the hot dog eati ... read more »

A nearly century-old Oklahoma company that supplies stock for rodeos had as many as 70 horses die a week ago after receiving what an owner believes is tainted feed. Beutler and Son co-owner Rhett Beutler told local reporters the horses became sick and died shortly after being fed late last we ... read more »