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Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday
The Washington County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday morning to discuss agreements for the sheriff’s office and to accept donations for the county fair. According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to take up a memorandum of understanding between the sheriff’s office and Copan Public Schools for school resource deputies in the upcoming school year. The commissioners are also expected to discuss an agreement with the Delaware Tribe of Indians for law enforcement services and a juvenile detention contract with Eastern Oklahoma Youth Services.
Washington County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Washington County listed for $218,250 in June, down 7% from the previous month's $234,600, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 18.5% from $267,750. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
27th Annual Auction: KWON KYFM KRIG KPGM Event at Washington County Fairgrounds
This summer, bargain hunters and savvy shoppers alike are gearing up for the highly anticipated KWON KYFM KRIG KPGM 27th Annual Auction, set to take place on Saturday, July 27th. The event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey, OK, with doors swinging open at 8 am and bidding commencing promptly at 9 am.
Dewey Man Charged with Assault on Police Officer
A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Monday on the charges of child neglect and assault and battery on a police officer. Reynaldo Vasquez Jr. was arrested on July 7th on the charge of child neglect and was being taken to the Washington County Jail for booking.
Pack the Backpacks is Busy This Summer
The Washington County School Supply Drive (aka Pack the Backpacks) is a charitable organization helping area students in Headstart through 12th grade and teachers by providing school supplies to those students in need of assistance due to financial difficulties thus helping to make school a better experience for both teachers and students.
Former Washington County Sheriff Patrick Ballard Has Died
Former Washington County Sheriff Patrick Ballard has passed away at the age of 77. Ballard served as sheriff for 14 years. Current Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen tells Bartlesville Radio Ballard passed away Wednesday evening at Ascension St. John Hospital. Ballard was a Bartlesville police lieutenant when he retired for...
WCSO Investigating July 4 Shooting in Copan
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a July 4 shooting incident that took place in Copan. Sheriff Scott Owen told us Friday the investigation is still preliminary at this time and is ongoing. He says as soon as the facts in the case are established, an update will be provided.
Washington Co. Commissioners to Meet on Monday
The Washington County Commissioners have a fairly standard meeting scheduled for Monday morning. According to an agenda, the commissioners are expected to discuss several reports, agreements and contracts for the new fiscal year, including a memorandum of understanding for the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that includes the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
‘I Was Scared’: Drivers Left With Damaged Cars After Highway 75 Buckles Near Ramona
A group of drivers are looking at a repair bill after driving over a portion of Highway 75 that buckled Tuesday afternoon in Washington County. Drivers say it was scary because they say they didn’t have enough time to react, and they say their only choice was to go right into it and hope for the best.
Bartlesville FEMA center closes, recovery efforts continue in neighboring towns
Barnsdall, Okla. — New Tonight, FEMA closed their Disaster Recovery Center in Bartlesville, which hopefully means that Bartlesville residents who needed recovery assistance following the EF4 tornado in May have all been helped. While the Disaster Recovery Center in Bartlesville is closing, the mayor of Barnsdall says their disaster...
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