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			<title><![CDATA[BPD Urges Driver Caution as School Begins]]></title>
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	The Bartlesville Police Department is urging motorists and families to prioritize safety as students return to school Thursday, warning residents to expect heavier traffic and increased congestion around campuses during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.

	Police said officers will have an increased presence in and around school zones during the opening days of the school year. Officers will monitor traffic, assist with congestion when needed and watch for unsafe driving behaviors, according to Capt. Travis Martinez.

	Drivers are reminded to obey posted school-zone speed limits, remain alert for children walking or bicycling to school, follow directions from crossing guards and school traffic personnel, and avoid distracted driving. Police also emphasized that motorists must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.

	The department encouraged drivers to allow extra travel time and remain patient during the first few days of school, when families are adjusting to new routines.

	Parents and guardians are also encouraged to review pedestrian safety with their children, including using designated crosswalks and sidewalks, following instructions from crossing guards and school staff, and staying aware of traffic.

	Officials asked parents participating in school drop-off and pickup to follow each campus&amp;#39; designated traffic plan, saying unauthorized stopping or parking can increase congestion and reduce visibility for students and other drivers.

	&amp;quot;The first few days of school often bring increased traffic as families adjust to new schedules and routines,&amp;quot; Martinez said in the release. &amp;quot;A little extra patience and attention can make a significant difference.&amp;quot;

	The department wished students, teachers, school staff and families a safe and successful school year and urged the community to help ensure a safe first day of school.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:54:06 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Firefighters Respond to Several Blazes]]></title>
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	Bartlesville firefighters dealt with several fires over the past two days.

	According to Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200, crews responded to a residential structure fire on Canyon View Drive at approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters say the master suite of the home had heavy smoke and fire. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

	Additional fires occurred across the community, including a shed fire of Lakeview Drive, two vehicles and a trailer were ablaze on Texas Circle and another structure fire was reported on Armstrong Avenue.

	The firefighter union says the Armstrong incident was dispatched around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday with pallets burning next to a residence. When crews arrived, visible flames at the rear of the home extended into the attic. The fire was quickly contained.

	Firefighters say no injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

	Photo courtesy Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['State of the Schools' Set for Aug. 28 in Nowata]]></title>
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	The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the &amp;quot;State of the Schools&amp;quot; advocacy meeting at the Boys and Girls Club of Nowata on Aug. 28.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields will be present at the event. Superintendents from Nowata Public Schools, Oklahoma Union School and South Coffeyville Public School will also be present and speak at the event.

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	The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Nowata Boys and Girls Club, located at 300 S. Pine St.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:45:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[WCSPCA and Nowata Shelter Recognized by BFAS]]></title>
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	The Washington County SPCA and the Nowata Animal Shelter have been recognized as &amp;quot;No-Kill&amp;quot; shelters by the Best Friends Animal Society.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The WCSPCA and Nowata Animal Shelter join a handful of shelters statewide that have achieved no-kill status this year. Shelters in Durant, El Reno, Kingston and Wilburton have also reached the threshold. There are approximately 50 shelters statewide that have the special designation.

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	Last year, 49 out of 104 shelters achieved or maintained their &amp;quot;no-kill&amp;quot; status.

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	The WCSPCA is the second shelter in Bartlesville to reach the threshold, joining the Animal Rescue Foundation of Bartlesville.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The Nowata Animal Shelter is the only shelter in Nowata to reach the threshold.

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	To be recognized as a &amp;quot;no-kill&amp;quot; shelter, the shelter must maintain a 90% save rate for the pets entering their care.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:43:11 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pawhuska School Foundation Holding Golf Tournament]]></title>
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	The Pawhuska Public School Foundation is holding a four person golf scramble on Saturday, August 29 at the Ponca City Country Club. Funds raised through the golf tournament will provide resources to help Pawhuska students better their education.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The entry fee is $400 per team and you can buy mulligans for $10. Cash prizes are awarded to first and second place finishers. Items will be raffled off and there will be prizes for longest putt made, longest drive and closest to the pin.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Sponsorship opportunities remain. For more information on that or to sign your team up for the tournament, call 918-214-6590. Registration opens at 8 a.m. There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sand Springs Man Arrested After Reports of Shots Fired]]></title>
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	The Osage County Sheriff&amp;rsquo;s Office has arrested a man in rural Sand Springs after deputies responded to the report of shots fired Monday evening. It is alleged that David Stanworth made threats to a victim and her property. She also stated Stanworth displayed a firearm during a confrontation with another victim.

	As the victim attempted to flee to a nearby residence, it is alleged Stanworth shot in her direction. Once officers arrived on scene, they heard approximately five to six gunshots coming from the area and were being directed at them.

	Additional law enforcement personnel responded and helped establish a perimeter to help bring the incident to an end. After a long standoff, Stanworth surrendered and was taken into custody. Nobody was injured in the incident.

	Upon being booked into the Osage County Jail, Stanworth was booked on nine counts of shooting with intent to kill, reckless handing of a firearm and being in possession of a firearm while under the influence. The investigation remains ongoing and more charges could be brought.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Empty Bowls Fundraiser Set for Aug. 25]]></title>
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	The Agape Mission will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at The Center in downtown Bartlesville.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The $25 admission includes a tasting lunch featuring nearly 40 local vendors, a one-of-a-kind hand-painted bowl and access to a silent auction.&amp;nbsp;Proceeds support the Agape Mission&amp;rsquo;s efforts to feed people facing hunger in the Bartlesville area.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Executive Director Sherri Smith says Agape serves thousands of meals to those in need.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Brenda Williamson, chair of the Empty Bowls event, says this year&amp;rsquo;s silent auction will include specialty bowls, coffee items and other donated goods.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Williamson says there&amp;#39;s a special deal for car washes.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Tickets can be purchased at Agape Mission, 555 S. Cass St., or online at agapebartlesville.com by using the donation button and specifying the number of tickets in the memo field.

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	Listen to &amp;quot;Agape Mission Empty Bowls 8-11-26&amp;quot; on Spreaker. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:23:46 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Handful of Tickets Remain for Aug. 22 Samaritan Sports Spectacular]]></title>
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	The 20th annual Samaritan Sports Spectacular is set for Aug. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, bringing community members together for an evening of sports, food and fundraising.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature Bartlesville Bruins head football coach Matt Hennessy as the keynote speaker. Hennessy has 30 years of high school coaching experience.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Guests are encouraged to dress casually in their favorite sports team apparel or colors. The evening will include dinner from Dink&amp;rsquo;s Barbecue, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, a dessert dash and a pep-rally-style appearance by local football players, pom and cheer members.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Event Chair Kristin Curd says she&amp;#39;s looking forward to both a silent auction and a fun live auction.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;quot;We have some great items this year,&amp;quot; she said. &amp;quot;Lots of autographed memorabilia. We have, of course, John Lindblom always does a painting for us. We always look forward to seeing what he has. And then lots of experiences, dinners &amp;mdash; grab some friends make some bread, take a cooking class, things like that.&amp;quot;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Individual tickets are $75, though Curd and Samaritan Executive Director Ben Ames say the event is nearly sold out. Those still interested in attending can contact Samaritan to be placed on a waiting list. Donations and sponsorships also are available for those unable to attend.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The fundraiser benefits Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center, a nonprofit, faith-derived counseling center serving individuals, children, couples and families in Bartlesville and surrounding communities.

	Founded in 1974 by local ministers as Pastoral Care and incorporated as Samaritan in 1975, the organization provides affordable counseling services to people who might otherwise have difficulty accessing care.

	&amp;nbsp;

	For information or ticket availability, visit samaritanbartlesville.org or call 918-336-1463.

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	Listen to &amp;quot;Samaritan Sports Spectacular 8-11-26&amp;quot; on Spreaker. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:35:51 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Caney Valley School Teachers May Not Receive Promised Raise]]></title>
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	Teachers in the Caney Valley School District may not receive $1,000 raises approved by the school board just five weeks ago as the rural district grapples with a growing budget shortfall.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Our partners at News On 6 report the school board on Monday postponed a vote that would have rescinded the salary increases for certified teachers. The board did not eliminate the raises, but members also stopped short of guaranteeing they will be paid.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The issue is expected to return to the board next month after district officials receive more information from the district&amp;rsquo;s auditor.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Caney Valley has been working to close a budget gap of about $400,000 after enrollment fell more than expected last fall, leaving the district with more staff than needed for its student population.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Superintendent Steve Cantrell met with the district&amp;rsquo;s auditor last week and learned the district needs to make several hundred thousand dollars in additional cuts beyond what officials had initially anticipated.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The district has already cut more than $1 million by leaving positions vacant after employees resigned or retired.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Cantrell says additional reductions are expected.

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;ldquo;It is tough. It is tough,&amp;rdquo; Cantrell told News On 6. &amp;ldquo;And the budget cuts are not done. I mean, we know we&amp;rsquo;ve got to make some additional cuts. But that&amp;rsquo;s never easy.&amp;rdquo;

	&amp;nbsp;

	The financial strain has left the district weighing whether it can afford the raises approved in July.

	&amp;nbsp;

	Despite the uncertainty over salaries, the board Monday approved the purchase of a new school bus. The bus will be paid for with bond money, which by law cannot be used to pay employee salaries.

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	Caney Valley&amp;rsquo;s first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:42:45 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata School Board Discusses Enrollment]]></title>
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	The Nowata Board of Education held their final regular meeting before the start of the upcoming school year Monday evening at Nowata High School.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The board heard an update from Jon Humphrey and other representatives of Stout Construction regarding updates on the approved school bond proposals that are still under construction.

	&amp;nbsp;

	The principals of the elementary, middle and high schools each gave a report as school is about to start. Superintendent Dr. Mindy Englett said they are watching enrollment.

	&amp;nbsp;

	In general business, the board approved a joint program agreement with Tri County Tech for the upcoming school year, a contract for secondary career and education programs, a $10,000 grant from the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program, and breakfast and lunch prices for the upcoming school year that are mandated by the state.

	&amp;nbsp;

	In other business, the board approved a waiver for a non-cooperative agreement requirement for alternative education with the Accreditation Standards Division within the Oklahoma State Department of Education, the consolidation of elementary, middle and high school library accounts into one account, a $500 donation from Regent Bank to the high school golf team and a fundraiser that was presented to the board.

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	Nowata Public Schools will hold their first day of class on Aug. 19.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:31:52 -0500</pubDate>
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