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Former Detention Officer Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges

Dec 19, 2025

A former Washington County detention officer was arrested Thursday following a domestic assault investigation by the Bartlesville Police Department. According to a press release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, police said Kolten Brown was taken into custody after investigator ... read more »

Service of Lessons and Carols Set for December 19

Dec 19, 2025

Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church will host a Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 19, offering the community a meaningful evening centered on the story of Christ’s birth. The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1001 SE Adams Blvd, and is ... read more »

Cookies, Cocoa and the Grinch Bring Holiday Cheer to Bartlesville

Dec 19, 2025

Bartlesville families are invited to celebrate the holiday season with a playful twist at Cookies and Cocoa with the Grinch on December 20. The festive event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages. ... read more »

Arvest Warns of Video Call Scams

Dec 18, 2025

Arvest Bank is warning the public about a rise in scams regarding unsolicited video calls. Scammers are posing as a financial institution, including Arvest Bank. They reach out to someone via text, phone call or email in an attempt to video call an individual, claiming there is a serious prob ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Domestic Abuse

Dec 18, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting someone. 29-year-old Shadow Frakes was charged on Thursday with domestic abuse by assault and battery. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Wednesday, Frakes allegedly got into a physical altercation w ... read more »

Osage Co. Administration Building Opening in January

Dec 18, 2025

It was recently announced that as construction crews begin putting the final touches on the newly built Osage County Annex, a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Monday, January 12. The administration building will be right across from the Osage County Courthouse, which is ab ... read more »

More Information on Osage Co. Shooting and House Fire

Dec 18, 2025

Late Monday evening, Osage County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance shots fired call in the southern part of the county involving a father and son.   Upon arrival, deputies located a subject lying on the floor. They attempted to render medical aid until emergency personnel ... read more »

Green Country Christmas Winners!!!

Dec 18, 2025

Congratulations to all of our winners in our 2025 Green Country Christmas Major Prize Drawing!   #1 - $250 Gift Certificate from Windle’s Rock & Jewelry, $1,000 from the Osage Casino of Bartlesville, Gift Bag and $100 Gift Card from Moxie on Second, Five $10 Gift Certificat ... read more »

Hard Copy of Killers of the Flower Moon Available in 2026

Dec 18, 2025

The 2023 film, Killers of the Flower Moon, will be available for release as a hard copy beginning in 2026. The Criterion Collection, which is known for producing culturally significant films, will release the movie on Blue-Ray and DVD in March. As of now, Killers of the Flower Moon is only availa ... read more »

Bville Realty Acquires Patriots Plaza

Dec 18, 2025

Bville Realty, a subsidiary of Hester Realty Group, acquires Patriots Plaza at 2230/ 2232 SE Washington Blvd and expands operations to become the largest independently owned local Real Estate firm in Washington county and Bartlesville Oklahoma.    In a social media post, Chris H ... read more »