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			<title><![CDATA[Chad Ray Sworn in as District 3 Commissioner]]></title>
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	After the unfortunate passing of former District Three Commissioner Charlie Cartwright earlier this year, his opponent in Chad Ray was elected in the June primary election. Because Ray does not have a challenger in November&amp;#39;s general election, he was sworn in as to serve out the remainder of Cartwright&amp;#39;s term on Thursday.

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	From an Osage County Government Facebook video, here is District Judge Stuart Tate talking about how the process works.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

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	In January, Bridget West will take over as county treasurer, Ed Quinton will be sworn in for another term as county assessor, Brett Mize will take over the district attorney&amp;#39;s office. Anthony Hudson and Randall Jones will face off in November&amp;#39;s general election to determine the district one county commissioner seat.&amp;nbsp;

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	(Photo Courtesy Osage County Republican Party Facebook Page.)
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:26:15 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PODCAST: Brecheen Discusses Constitution, Congress Ahead of Independence Day]]></title>
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	U.S. Congressman Josh Brecheen appeared on KWON Radio&amp;#39;s Community Connection ahead of the Independence Day holiday, reflecting on the nation&amp;#39;s upcoming 250th anniversary and the principles he believes have sustained the United States since its founding.

	In the podcast, Brecheen emphasized the importance of self-governance, constitutional originalism and civic education, stating that the nation should return to the founders&amp;#39; original intent. He criticized recent Supreme Court of the United States decision on birthright citizenship, and said Congress should operate within the Constitution&amp;#39;s enumerated powers while courts should interpret and not create law.

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	Brecheen also discussed Senate filibuster rules and the proposed SAVE Act, saying that Congress has constitutional authority to establish standards for federal elections. The congressman closed by encouraging Americans to study the nation&amp;#39;s history as communities prepare to celebrate Independence Day.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Citizens Working to Save Hospital]]></title>
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		The hospital in Nowata is applying to reclassify and a group of citizens are trying to keep the hospital they have.


	
		Ascension St. John has submitted an application to the Oklahoma State Department of Health to reclassify from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital. A group of Nowata citizens have started the &amp;ldquo;Save our Hospital&amp;rdquo; movement. Group member Mike Dye says this will change what is available to residents through the hospital.
	
		Ascension St. John says patients who need to be transported to a hospital will be stabilized in Nowata before being transferred to Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville or St. John Owasso. Group Member Cheryl Reid says this not only affects the patients who would have been admitted into the hospital but also their families.
	
		The Save our Hospital group will be holding a community event and meeting on Sunday, July 12th at Nowata High School. There will be live music and free food from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and the community meeting will start at 2:00pm.


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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:07:56 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Co. Commissioners to Discuss Disaster Relief]]></title>
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	The Nowata County Commissioners have a regular meeting scheduled Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex.

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	The board will reivew a damage statement from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a federal emergency relief project.

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	The commissioners will discuss membership dues with Grand Gateway and the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO), and dues for the association of county officers and deputies.

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	The board will review a lease purchase agreement for district two, revisit office expenses for the board, discuss improvements to the courthouse and review on-call professional services with Guy Engineering for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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	Additionally, the commissioners will appoint a deputy, discuss the county certification map and county action report and hear an update from Emergency Manager Laurie Summers.

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	Monday&amp;#39;s meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Nowata County Annex Meeting Room, located at 228 N. Maple St. in downtown Nowata.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:38 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Mailing System Implemented at Osage County Jail]]></title>
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	The Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office is making changes to its mailing system in an effort to keep things more secure at the jail. They believe this will reduce the amount of contraband being brought into the jail. This new mail and messaging system takes effect on Wednesday, July 15.&amp;nbsp;

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	With the new messaging system, you can create an account through NCIC.com and send messages or photos to your loved one. Text messages will cost 25 cents and pictures will cost 35 cents. There is no limit on the number of messages you can send.&amp;nbsp;

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	With the new mailing system, each letter must be sent to &amp;quot;Osage County Jail, PO Box 591 Longview, Tx 75606.&amp;quot;That mail will then be sent electronically to the Osage County Jail. Only one photo can be included and pages must be on the front side only. Books, magazines and other bulk mail should continue to follow existing policies.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

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	For more information, you can contact the Osage County Jail at 918-287-4295.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pawhuska Schools Warning of Scam]]></title>
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	Pawhuska Public School is warning of a scam that could be sent in the mail. They warn that a company is requesting parents or guardians complete a form and pay a fee to be a member of the National Honor Society.&amp;nbsp;

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	Pawhuska Public Schools warns that this doesn&amp;#39;t qualify students to graduate with honors and that grades are kept confidential. If you receive such a letter, you are encouraged to reach out to Pawhuska Schools before responding.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:34:42 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elder Care's Cool Room Project Seeks Donations]]></title>
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	Elder Care&amp;#39;s Cool Room Project is designed to offer relief to seniors in our community who do not have air conditioning in their homes during the hottest months of the year. Windo unit air conditioners are available for then to use for 3 years to those who qualify.

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	Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Michael Colaw with Elder Care said, &amp;quot;With the harshest part of summer upon us, we are down to just one window unit air conditioner for a qualified senior. We are asking for donations of window units or just the money for us to buy them.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp;

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	To qualify, seniors must have one room in their house with a door that can be shut, allowing for that room to be &amp;ldquo;The Cool Room.&amp;rdquo; The room must have a window near a 110-volt capacity outlet. It is not the intent of the project to cool an entire house but to provide a safe &amp;ldquo;Cool Room&amp;rdquo; during the deadly heat of summer days. Qualified individuals must be senior citizens, age 60 or older. If you or someone you know is qualified to benefit from this project, please call us at (918) 336-8500.

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	If you wish to make a donation, please call (918)-336-8500.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:17:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Osage County Sheriff's Office Launching D.A.R.E. Program]]></title>
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	The Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office plans to launch a D.A.R.E. program for Osage County schools this fall. The drug abuse resistance education program is part of the commitment to educating the youth on the dangers of drugs.&amp;nbsp;

	Deputy Derrin Jorgensen recently attended a conference in which he got to train with the best D.A.R.E. educators in the state. An Osage County Sheriff&amp;#39;s Office Facebook post states Jorgensen will lead training in the county and work with the students directly. Main focus points will include decision making skills, peer pressure resistance and making good choices.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:57:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Coffeyville Fire Department Rescues Dog from Verdigris River]]></title>
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	Coffeyville firefighters rescued a dog from the Verdigris River on Wednesday night after locating the animal clinging to the riverbank downstream from the city&amp;#39;s water treatment plant.

	Emergency crews responded to a report of a dog in distress on River Road below the city&amp;#39;s water treatment plant at about 8 p.m. July 1. Firefighters launched the department&amp;#39;s rescue boat and found the dog about 50 yards downstream, where it was holding onto the riverbank.

	During the rescue, the frightened dog bit one of the firefighters, causing minor superficial injuries. Despite the bite, firefighters safely brought the dog aboard the rescue boat.

	The dog was turned over to the Coffeyville Police Department, which transported it to Coffeyville Friends of Animals for care.

	No additional information about the dog&amp;#39;s condition or how it ended up in the river was immediately available.

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	Photo courtesy Coffeyville Fire Department
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:45:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thursday Area Lake Levels]]></title>
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	Water levels at lakes across northeastern Oklahoma remain well above normal, but are receding as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches.

	As of Thursday morning, Hulah Lake stands more than 12 feet above its normal level, while Copan Lake is just over 11 feet above normal. The Corps of Engineers continues to limit releases from both reservoirs because of flooding concerns along the Caney River downstream.

	Other area lakes also remain elevated following recent heavy rainfall, but are slowing falling.

	In Osage County, Birch Lake is 4.5 feet above normal, while Skiatook Lake remains 2 feet above its typical level. Keystone Lake is 17.75 feet above normal, and Kaw Lake is just under 17 feet above normal.

	In Nowata and Rogers counties, Oologah Lake remains more than 15 feet above normal.

	Water levels are falling at Grand Lake, a popular holiday destination. As of Thursday morning, the reservoir is more than 5.5 feet above its normal elevation.

	The elevated lake levels come as thousands of boaters, campers and anglers are expected to visit Oklahoma lakes during the Independence Day holiday. Visitors are encouraged to use caution, as high water levels can create stronger currents, floating debris and other hazards.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:25:23 -0500</pubDate>
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