Mar 31, 2021

Arvest Bank’s mortgage division has been recognized with the Fannie Mae Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Performer designation for 2020. The STAR Program is a performance management and recognition program based on a consistently applied framework to clearly d...read full story »

Jul 12, 2021

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university's honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. Nine Bartians were named to the President's Honor Rolls. Those students include: Abril Nazaret Ara...read full story »

Jun 06, 2017

The Doenges Ford Indians are off to a 6-0 start to begin the summer, as the Indians have beat the Ada A’s in three straight double-headers to begin the year. The Indian’s topped the A’s 16-4 and 8-6 last night from East Central University in Ada. In game one it was anoth...read full story »

Dec 22, 2020

Bartlesville Fire Chief John Banks has announced that Captain Adam Butterfield is the 2020 Firefighter of the Year.   Butterfield has been working for the department since 2001 and was promoted to the role of captain in late 2016. He is curently assigned to the Central Fire Station ...read full story »

Mar 14, 2016

Washington County Commissioners considered, discussed and gave approval to a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday in regards to the use of the Washington County Fairgrounds by the Washington County Health Department when deemed necessary. Commission Chair Mitch Antle said the agreement is for us...read full story »

Jun 30, 2016

The Bartlesville School Board held a special meeting at noon on Thursday. The board met to consider several action topics, including an agreement with Sodexo for food service, and the approval of raising the guaranteed maximum price for the Central Middle School construction project. However...read full story »

Sep 30, 2016

The Washington County Health Department has announced its seasonal influenza vaccination clinic schedule for the upcoming flu season. Clinics will begin October 3, 2016. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and Washington County Health Department  recommend flu vaccination ever...read full story »

Jan 06, 2022

10 cadets are going through a basic reserve police academy through the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). This is the first reserve academy WCSO Training Coordinator Carey Duniphin has led on his own. Deputy Duniphin says the process has been tiring, but he's learned plenty hi...read full story »

Apr 21, 2022

The stars shine as Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) recognizes and honors teachers and support staff in baseball-style. BPSF gave out several accolades, resulting in smiles at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium – Rigdon Field during the fourth edition of "Bruins of the Year...read full story »

Mar 07, 2017

The Bartlesville School District is asking for volunteers to help with state testing. The district must rely on community volunteers to help proctor mandated state tests at each school site from April 3 through the 28. Help is needed from two to six hours, depending on the test. The main job...read full story »

Sep 14, 2020

The Dewey Fire Department battled with a semi-truck that caught on fire at East 1400 Road just before 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Dewey Fire Chief Jacob Cox had control of the scene upon the crews arrival to the Dewey Industrial Park near the Central States Business Forms. According to Assistant Fir...read full story »

May 22, 2023

Oklahoma Union softball is making splashes across collegiate softball as three Lady Cougar Alums have advanced to the Women’s College World Series at the NCJAA, NAIA and NCAA Division II levels.  Starting with the class of 2020, Morgen Bellar is a student assistant coach for the Un...read full story »

Dec 08, 2023

There will be several events taking place in Skiatook on Saturday that will culminate with a parade in the evening.   Several of shops will be open downtown throughout the day and at 4:15 p.m., drawings will be held to win prizes. The Christmas tree will be lit at 5 p.m. at Central P...read full story »

Jul 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA authorizes a topline of $876.8 billion for military and ...read full story »

Sep 21, 2017

The Washington County Health Department will hold its seasonal influenza vaccination clinics for the upcoming flu season, beginning October 2. The Oklahoma State Department of Health and Washington County Health Department recommend flu vaccination each year for everyone 6 months of age and o...read full story »