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Elder Care Welcomes New Development Director, Promotes Holiday Giving and Fun

Nov 22, 2024

Bartlesville’s Elder Care recently introduced Michael Colaw as its new Development Director during KWON Radio's Community Connection program. Colaw, who joined the organization in time for the busy holiday season, expressed enthusiasm for his role in supporting Elder Care's mission ... read more »

Fraternal Order of Eagles Hosts Free Thanksgiving Lunch in Bartlesville

Nov 22, 2024

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) Aerie 610 invites the community to celebrate Thanksgiving together with a free lunch on Thanksgiving Day.   The event will take place on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, located at 110 W. 2nd Street in Bartlesville. All members ... read more »

Elder Care Names Michael Colaw as New Development Director

Nov 22, 2024

Elder Care has announced Michael Colaw as its new Development Director. A longtime Bartlesville resident, Colaw brings a wealth of experience in ministry, management, and corporate leadership, along with a strong commitment to community service. Colaw, originally from Enid, OK, holds degrees ... read more »

Barnsdall Still Recovering From Tornado Six Months Later

Nov 21, 2024

It is a story of resiliancy for the town of Barnsdall. A little more than six months ago, an EF-4 tornado ripped through the town, tearing homes off their foundation and uprooting trees from the ground in which they were planted.    Their motto from the beginning was Barnsdall s ... read more »

Sheriff's Deputies Deliver Thanksgiving Blessings

Nov 21, 2024

FOR THE FULL AUDIO VERSION OF THIS STORY, CLICK HERE   It's not the normal knock on the door that is expected from a sheriff's deputy. This one is filled with holiday cheer and a giving heart.   The Washington County Sheriff's Office is once again delivering ... read more »

Reception Being Held for Bartlesville Council Members

Nov 21, 2024

A reception will be held to honor outgoing Bartlesville city council members and welcome the incoming city council members on Monday, Dec. 2. Ward 1 Councilor and Mayor Dale Copeland, Ward 2 Councilor Loren Roszel and Ward 4 Councilor Quinn Schipper are leaving office. Tim Sherrick will be re ... read more »

City of Bartlesville Employee Gets Recognized

Nov 20, 2024

The City of Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee has named another Employee of the Month. Animal Control Officer Caylan Moore was recognized this month after being selected by a local resident. Here is what was said in the nomination letter:   “On Aug. 13 2024, Mr. Moore re ... read more »

House Members Take Oaths of Office on Wednesday

Nov 20, 2024

It was an important day on Wednesday, as 99 members of the House of Representatives took their oaths of office on the House Floor. One member took the oath on Monday and another will take it at a later date.   The new House will consist of 81 Republicans and 20 Democrats. There are 8 ... read more »

Osage Nation Fee-to-Trust Land Application Signed

Nov 20, 2024

A fee-to-trust application had been approved earlier this year, meaning the 41,521 acre Osage Nation ranch had been transferred from the Osage Nation to the United States in trust, and will in turn benefit the Osage Nation. That signing took place on Monday and here is what Principal Chief Geoffr ... read more »

Fundraiser Being Held for Local Animal Welfare Clinic

Nov 20, 2024

This weekend, a bingo event is being held in Pawhuska in an effort to raise funds to support the local animal welfare clinic. At a recent city council meeting, a volunteer at 4-PAWS talked about the importance of getting donations from the community.   The Pawhuska Elks Lodge is host ... read more »

Registration Open for Osage Nation PathFinders Development Program

Nov 20, 2024

Registration for the Osage PathFinders Development Program is open after a successful first year. This is a program to teach younger students various skills, including aviation, aerospace and STEM. Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear comments on the positives the program has to of ... read more »

Ponca City Man Arrested for Nebraska Murder

Nov 20, 2024

A Ponca City man has been taken into custody as investigators in Nebraska look into the death of a teenager from 1969.  Joseph Ambroz, who is now 77, was indicted by a grand jury last week for the murder of 17-year old Mary Kay Heese. Ambroz will be extradited to Nebraska after appearing ... read more »

Hern Leads House Delegation in Naming the New Tulsa VA Medical Center After Senator Jim Inhofe to Honor His Legacy

Nov 20, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) led Oklahoma’s delegation in the House on Wednesday by introducing H.R. 10167, companion legislation to the Senate’s unanimously passed bill, to name the new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital in Tulsa as the James Mountain Inhof ... read more »

CASA Receives PSO AEP Donation Helping Make Abused And Neglected Children's Lives Better!

Nov 20, 2024

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma received a $20,000 donation from Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) through their AEP (American Electric Power) Foundation.  The money will be used to promote and support quality volunteer representation for abused and neglected children to provide each c ... read more »

Bartlesville Schools Celebrate Community Support and Opportunities to Give Back

Nov 20, 2024

As the season of gratitude approaches, Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley and Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Blair Ellis joined KWON Radio’s Community Connection program to reflect on the district’s successes and highlight opportunitie ... read more »