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Nowata Co. Associate Judge Race Heads to Runoff
Jun 16, 2026
Linda Branstetter and James Pfeffer have advanced to a runoff election after Tuesday's election for Associate District Judge in Nowata County.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Pfeffer received 816 votes (39.8%), Branstetter received 721 (3 ... read more »
Election Results 6/16
Jun 16, 2026
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSESSOR - REPUBLICAN
Candidate
Votes
Vote %
Precincts Reporting
Chris Standridge
2,496
40%
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John David Hultz Elected Nowata Co. Commissioner
Jun 16, 2026
John David Hultz has been elected as a Nowata County Commissioner, representing District One.
According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, Hultz received 350 total votes (61.2%). He received nearly 63% of the total vote on election day alone with 293 vote ... read more »
Work Being Done in Barnsdall This Week
Jun 16, 2026
The City of Barnsdall has informed the community that authorized crews will be working throughout the town to perform maintenance work, inspections, the replacement of water meters and other equipment.
Crews has been authorized by the City and may need access to meter locatio ... read more »
Opportunity to Help Osage County 4-H
Jun 16, 2026
Osage County 4-H is offering you the opportunity to help with fundraising in a very unique way. Community members, businesses and ranchers are encouraged to purchase a personalized 7X8 block that will later become part of the Osage County 4-H Legacy Wall.
It will be located at the ... read more »
Nowata Co. Discusses Emergency Sirens Project
Jun 16, 2026
Nowata County Emergency Manager Laurie Summers appeared before the Nowata County Commissioners Monday morning to discuss the possible addition of outdoor emergency sirens throughout the county.
The Cherokee Nation started an outdoor warning system project that involves each county ... read more »