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Olympic Icon and Boys & Girls Club Alum Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Keynote Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's 2024 Great Futures Luncheon
Dec 02, 2024
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will headline the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's annual Great Futures Luncheon as the keynote speaker on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11:15 a.m. at the Bartlesville Boys & Girls Club.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jason Barta, Execu ... read more »
Olympic Icon and Boys & Girls Club Alum Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Keynote Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's 2024 Great Futures Luncheon
Dec 02, 2024
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will headline the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartlesville's annual Great Futures Luncheon as the keynote speaker on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11:15 a.m. at the Bartlesville Boys & Girls Club.
Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Jason Barta, Execu ... read more »
Christmas in the Ville Rink Schedule
Dec 02, 2024
The ice rink at Christmas in the Ville is officially open at Second and Keeler in Downtown Bartlesville. Admission is $12 per person, which includes skates and unlimited skating time.
Festival Features and Schedule:
The ice rink will operate on weekends for the first ... read more »
Christmas in the ‘Ville Kicks Off Another Festive Season
Nov 30, 2024
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Downtown Bartlesville turned into something straight out of a Hallmark Movie Saturday night during the opening ceremonies for the 8th Annual Christmas in the 'Ville celebration.
Hundreds gathered at the Chamber Depot ... read more »
Bingo Night Benefitting Barnsdall Senior Class
Nov 29, 2024
If you are looking for something to do while benefiting a good cause this weekend, the Barnsdall class of 2025 will be playing bingo to help raise funds for their class on Saturday. There will be a silent auction, raffle and basket prizes handed out for the winner of each game.
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Kansas Highway Patrol Says 'No' to Festive Big Rig
Nov 29, 2024
The Kansas Highway Patrol says "bah-humbug" to a festive semi-truck driver.
A KHP trooper recently cited a driver for the display of holiday lights that adorned the front of the big rig's cab. The decorations included blue and red lights similar to those used by emergency vehicl ... read more »
8th Annual Christmas in the Ville Kicks Off Saturday Night!
Nov 28, 2024
The holiday spirit is about to sparkle once again in Bartlesville as the Chamber of Commerce kicks off the 8th annual “Christmas in the ‘Ville – Ice Rink at the Depot.” This month-long festival promises a flurry of activities beginning Saturday, November 30, and running th ... read more »
Bartlesville Motorcycle Toy Run Gears Up for 37th Year
Nov 28, 2024
The Bartlesville Motorcycle Toy Run is set to roll through town on Saturday, December 7th, marking its 37th year of spreading Christmas cheer and giving back to the community. Organized by Amber Reynolds and her family, this event collects toys for the Salvation Army, making sure that no child go ... read more »
Northeast Oklahoma Benefits From Wet November
Nov 27, 2024
As one of, if not the wettest November on record comes to an end, it is important to note that northeast Oklahoma is no longer in a drought. Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen recently said that they are still working on ways to find future water supply options.
Laurits ... read more »
Salvation Army Serves Dinner, Blessings for Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2024
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Bartlesville's Salvation Army served up Thanksgiving blessings through a hot meal, warm conversation and helpings of love and compassion to the community Wednesday afternoon.
It takes months to plan and days to prepa ... read more »
Dance Maker Academy Performing The Nutcracker
Nov 27, 2024
The Dance Maker Academy will once again be putting on the Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th at the Constantine Theater in Pawhuska. There will be a Saturday performance at 7 p.m. and Sunday's matinee performance will be at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $8.
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Kay County Inmate Escapes From LeFlore County Detention Center
Nov 27, 2024
An inmate who had escaped from the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Facility in LeFlore County has been captured. Archie Eagle went missing from the facility at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, but was found Wednesday morning.
Eagle was serving a five-year prison sentence for attempted first ... read more »
Sunset Bridge Replacement Project Moving Forward
Nov 27, 2024
Another project is moving forward that was approved in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. The replacement of the Sunset Bridge, which is located on Sunset Blvd. over Butler Creek, is expected to move forward in the near future. This is a $1 million rehabilitation project in which the deck ... read more »
ODOT Delays Highway 60 Project in Bartlesville
Nov 27, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has delayed the resurfacing project planned for U.S. Highway 60 through Bartlesville from next year to 2027 due to economic conditions.
The project consists of resurfacing Highway 60, also known as Adams Boulevard, from U.S. Highway 75 west to the cit ... read more »
Phil Kane Releases New Song “Osage County”
Nov 27, 2024
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Phil Kane is a rising star in the country music scene and he has just released his song, "Osage County." The track that is named after Osage county where Kane grew up blends storytelling with heartfelt authenticity. That appro ... read more »