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			<title><![CDATA[Spiro Man Charged With Possession of Stolen Vehicle]]></title>
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	A Spiro man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after allegedly operating a stolen vehicle.

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	38-year-old Brian Smith was charged on Wednesday with possession of a stolen vehicle.

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	According to the Bartlesville Police Department, authorities began searching for the vehicle in the area of Nowata Rd. and Washington Blvd. on the evening of July 20. Smith was allegedly in the driver&amp;#39;s seat and was ordered out of the vehicle and handcuffed.

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	The vehicle was allegedly stolen out of LeFlore County.

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	Smith will appear in court again on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $50,000.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:22:23 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Destroyed in Pawhuska House Fire]]></title>
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	A home in Pawhuska is declared a total loss after it caught fire Wednesday morning. A Pawhuska Police Department Facebook post states the residence was unoccupied when the fire began at around 10:30 a.m.&amp;nbsp;

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	The Pawhuska Fire Department and Pawhuska EMS arrived on scene quickly, but the flames spread quickly, making it difficult for the firefighters to contain the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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	(Photo Courtesy of Pawhuska Police Department Facebook Page.)
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:21:47 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tillman Makes First Appointment as Osage Nation Chief]]></title>
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	Osage Nation Principal Chief Joe Tillman has made the first appointment of his administration. Raymond Red Corn will serve on the Osage LLC Board, this according to an Osage Nation press release.&amp;nbsp;

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	Red Corn served in the Osage Nation Congress from 2006 to 2014 and was Assistant Principal Chief from 2014 to 2022. Tillman had the following to say regarding the appointment:

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	&amp;quot;Raymond has dedicated much of his life to serving the Osage Nation and I am proud to appoint him to the Osage LLC Board. His experience, leadership and deep understanding of our Nation will be a tremendous asset as the board helps guide the future of Osage LLC.&amp;quot;

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	This appointment is subject to the confirmation of Osage Nation law.&amp;nbsp;
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:16:38 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State of Our Schools Luncheon Set for Aug. 5]]></title>
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	The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation is inviting the community to attend its annual State of Our Schools luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Bartlesville High School Commons.

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	Appearing on KWON Radio&amp;#39;s COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Foundation Executive Director Rachel Miller says the event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is expected to draw about 300 business, education and community leaders. Tickets and sponsorships are still available at bpsfoundation.org.

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	Miller says the luncheon highlights the accomplishments and future of Bartlesville Public Schools while celebrating the community&amp;#39;s support. She noted the Foundation contributed $435,000 over the past year for school programs and teacher grants, made possible through the generosity of local donors and businesses.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bartlesville Voters to Decide $40.9 Million School Bond on Aug. 25]]></title>
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	Bartlesville voters will decide two school bond propositions totaling nearly $41 million during the Aug. 25 election. If approved, the bond package would fund campus improvements, technology, and transportation without increasing the current property tax rate.

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	Appearing on KWON Radio&amp;#39;s COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Bartlesville Public Schools&amp;nbsp; Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor said proposition 1 would authorize $38.725 million for building and equipment projects, while Proposition 2 would provide $2.25 million to replace aging school buses and other district support vehicles.

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	Chancellor said the bond can be funded with no projected tax increase because new debt will replace bonds that are being retired. The district&amp;#39;s sinking fund millage is expected to remain at about 30 mills, consistent with other area school districts.

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	Projects in Proposition 1 include a more secure front entrance and office area at Madison Middle School, expanded strength and conditioning facilities at Bartlesville High School, a new weight room at Central Middle School, and renovations to wrestling facilities, including dedicated space for the growing girls wrestling program.

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	The proposal also calls for construction of a new Extracurricular Annex to support band, STEM competitions and student leadership activities, along with continued funding through the 2028-29 school year for curriculum, textbooks, classroom technology, HVAC systems, roofing and other facility improvements.

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	Proposition 2 would fund the purchase of new school buses and support vehicles to improve fleet reliability and student safety.

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	Additional information, including the district&amp;#39;s Bond Transparency Act notice, polling information and project details, is available&amp;nbsp;BruinBond | Bartlesville Public Schools&amp;nbsp;ahead of the Aug. 25 election.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:40:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ascension St John Jane Phillips Celebrates Stroke Care Recognition, Safety Award and Community Education]]></title>
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	Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center is celebrating several recent milestones, including a Bronze Rural Stroke Recognition Award from the American Heart Association, the one-year anniversary of its designation as a Primary Stroke Center, and an &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Hospital leaders say only 10 Oklahoma hospitals currently hold the top safety rating.

	Since becoming a Primary Stroke Center, Jane Phillips has treated nearly 190 stroke patients, providing specialized care for Bartlesville and surrounding rural communities where rapid treatment can be lifesaving. Hospital officials emphasize that &amp;quot;time lost is brain lost&amp;quot; when responding to stroke symptoms.

	As part of its community outreach, neurologist Dr. King will present &amp;quot;Brain Health Matters: Understanding Stroke Signs and Prevention&amp;quot; at Elder Care on Tuesday, July 28, at 5:30 p.m. The hospital says the presentation will focus on recognizing stroke symptoms, prevention and the importance of seeking immediate medical care.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:54:55 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nowata Co. Commissioner Elect John Hultz Speaks at Chamber Forum]]></title>
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	Newly elected Nowata County Commissioner for District One John Hultz appeared at a Nowata Chamber of Commerce forum Wednesday morning.

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	Hultz discussed his plans for when he takes office and some issues he has observed with the county.

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	Hultz said his first priority will be better maintenance of the roads.

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	The discussion shifted to what kinds of jobs and people a county commissioner hires and looks for.

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	Hultz discussed improving training for operators and discussed the pay level.

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	Hultz was elected as a county commissioner during the June 16 primary. He defeated incumbent and current Chairman of the Board, Paul Crupper. Hultz received 61% of the vote during the primary.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:43:22 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ascension's Tanner Holt Addresses Nowata Hospital Issue]]></title>
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	We have been hearing the pleas from Nowata&amp;#39;s Save Our Hospital group urging the faclilty&amp;#39;s owner, Ascension, to keep the hospital in their town the way it is.

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	Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Tanner Holt with Ascension St John Jane Phillips met the situation head on saying that the Nowata Hospital is applying to transition from a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) to address unsustainable financial losses.&amp;nbsp;

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	Holt outlined the reality and the challenges for the Nowata Hospital. He said, &amp;quot;The hospital has low patient volumes. The average daily inpatient census shows 4 patients per day while the ER show 7&amp;ndash;10 patients per day.&amp;quot; He added, The Nowata Hospital lost $4 million over the past six years with&amp;nbsp; $1 million lost in the most recent year alone.&amp;quot;

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	Holt explained that the&amp;nbsp;Rural Emergeny Hospitals (REH)&amp;nbsp;federal program was created&amp;nbsp; 4 years ago specifically to keep rural hospitals from shutting down completely. Federal funding for an REH provides $3.5 million annually directly to Nowata Hospital or approximately $300,000 a month direct deposit. He said, &amp;quot;The funds cover ongoing operating costs to &amp;quot;stop the bleeding,&amp;quot; not brand-new equipment or facility renovations.&amp;quot;

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	Ascension says that while 24/7 ER and outpatient services will remain intact, inpatient and swing bed services will be eliminated under current federal regulations. Holt said, &amp;quot;Current federal law requires REH swing beds to be in a separate facility/wing (distict part), with a separate dedicated staff. He said that if federal legislation drops the &amp;quot;distinct part unit&amp;quot; requirement, they will gladly re-evaluate reintroducing swing beds.

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	Holt said, &amp;quot;While community passion for full hospital services is high, the alternative to this transition is complete facility closure. The REH transition acts as a crucial safety net to maintain emergency care in the community while stabilizing the hospital&amp;#39;s financial health.&amp;quot;

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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:56:34 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Save Our Hospital' Group Speaks at Nowata Chamber]]></title>
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	The Nowata group &amp;quot;Save Our Hospital&amp;quot; spoke at a Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday morning.

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	Ascension St. John submitted an application that will be reviewed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reclassify their Nowata hospital. If approved, Ascension St. John Nowata would transition from a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). The transition would eliminate inpatient services.

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	Save Our Hospital group member Mike Dye discussed the importance of inpatient services.

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	Nowata Mayor Garry Gibson has come out in support of keeping the hospital in Nowata. Gibson appeared at a &amp;quot;Save Our Hospital&amp;quot; meeting last week and encouraged residents to fight.

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	Gibson said the hospital has to stay in Nowata.

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	&amp;quot;Save Our Hospital&amp;quot; will hold a meeting next Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at the Clark Event Center, located at 228 N. Maple St. in downtown Nowata.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:07 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GeekyGami's Cardboard Thunderdome]]></title>
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		GeekyGami is hosting a cutthroat, highly exclusive cardboard brawl, and you better act fast if you want a seat at the nerd table. For a $35 entry fee, you can secure your spot in this glorious battle of wits, but there&amp;#39;s a massive catch. The shop only managed to snag ONE single event kit, capping the max seating is a cozy 16 people. This means it&amp;rsquo;s strictly a first-come, first-served affair, so you&amp;rsquo;ll need to furiously PM the GeekyGami&amp;rsquo;s page to pre-register before someone else steals your chair. Once you&amp;#39;re officially locked in, you&amp;rsquo;ll face a sweaty 45-minute deckbuilding timer to construct a competitive masterpiece out of your kit and sheer panic.
	
		The tournament structure is simple: survive three grueling rounds, which will automatically upgrade to four rounds if the house gets packed with 12 or more players. If the dust settles and there are multiple undefeated champions glaring at each other, the cold, calculating algorithms of carde.io tiebreakers will crown the true victor. As for the loot, every match win earns you a shiny Vendetta booster pack to fuel your collection. But don&amp;#39;t despair if you&amp;#39;re getting absolutely stomped! In a beautiful display of pity, there will be a random drawing for two extra packs after round two, exclusively reserved for the bottom half of the bracket. May the best deck win, and may the worst decks at least get a participation prize!


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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:07:21 -0500</pubDate>
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