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Stillbirth Information Bill Signed Into Law
May 13, 2026
A new Oklahoma law aimed at helping families navigate the aftermath of pregnancy loss will take effect later this year. Senate Bill 1436, authored by Nikki Nice and Cynthia Roe, requires hospitals to provide parents with information explaining how to request a death certificate following a stillb ... read more »
Lights, Camera, Wait…What Does a Grip Do?
May 13, 2026
For anyone in Bartlesville who’s ever watched a movie and thought, “Yeah, I could probably hold a boom mic and accidentally walk into a shot,” Buffalo Roam Studios is offering a crash course into the film business this weekend. The “Intro to the Film Industry” worksh ... read more »
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Named Business of the Year
May 13, 2026
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center was named the 2026 Large Business of the Year Tuesday evening during the 122nd annual Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Jane Phillips President/CEO Tanner Holt accepted the award on behalf of the 900 hospital employ ... read more »
Nowata Golf Concludes 2A State Tournament
May 12, 2026
Nowata golf wrapped up the 2A state golf tournament on Tuesday at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond.
The Ironmen finished eighth overall, 17 shots back of Quinton for seventh. Nowata shot better than Hydro-Eakly, Fairland, Turner and Canute.
Individually, three golfe ... read more »