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🌱 Why this Texas volleyball star chose Bartlesville’s Oklahoma Wesleyan
Also, don't miss Crossing Second - Smith Brothers on the Bartlesville Patch calendar

Hello Bartlesville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this Texas volleyball star chose Bartlesville’s Oklahoma Wesleyan
- What did Rep. Brecheen tell Bartlesville Radio about health care costs?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Crawl and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bartlesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bartlesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Some clouds, then sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 24.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Whitehouse signs 5 with next level (tylerpaper.com) — A Whitehouse High School volleyball standout has committed to play at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville bringing new athletic talent to the local campus. She chose Bartlesville for its small-town feel and Christian environment, and plans to double major in accounting and business and marketing while competing as a defensive specialist/libero.
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• PODCAST: Congressman Josh Brecheen on Healthcare and More (bartlesvilleradio.com) — Bartlesville listeners can hear U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen’s latest podcast visit to Bartlesville Radio, where he focuses on health care affordability and economic pressures facing local families. He also outlines his support for recent Republican tax and energy policies and explains his concerns about proposed changes in the National Defense Authorization Act.
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📸 Around Bartlesville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bartlesville
★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Second - Smith Brothers
Crossing 2nd, 215 E 2nd St, Bartlesville
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Orchestra All City Concert in FAC
Bartlesville Hs Bartlesville, OK 74003
7:00 pm - Nutcracker Ballet 2nd-8th 1pm
Osage Hills Public School Bartlesville, OK 74003
8:00 am - Orchestra - Holiday Music at Wilson
Wilson Bartlesville, OK 74006
10:30 am - 1st Grade Winter Musical
Ranch Heights Es Bartlesville, OK 74005
2:30 pm - MJHS Christmas Movie Night - Polar Express
Madison Ms Bartlesville, OK 74006
3:15 pm - Christmas Crawl
Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville , 205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd , Bartlesville
6:00 pm - 2025 Christmas Crawl
Bartlesville Downtown Historic District , S Cherokee Ave , Bartlesville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Bartlesville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "Snowman Ornament" Paint Party in Bartlesville
Grey Dog Listening Room , 812 W 14th St , Bartlesville
6:00 pm - David & The Dirty Sinners: David Brown
Dobbie's Bar , 901 Portland Ave , Dewey
7:30 pm - Time Travelers Vendor Show
Washington Park Mall , 2350 SE Washington Blvd , Bartlesville
11:00 am - Tribal Council meeting
Delaware Tribe of Indians , 170 NE Barbara Ave , Bartlesville
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The property the past couple weeks we’ve been doing require privacy.
So! Here’s a word search puzzle. First 5 people to solve them get a prize! This has been posted on Facebook too, so you better hurry! Edit: Looks… (Nextdoor Westside Lupa) - THIS DECEMBER: THE CHRISTMAS SONGS OF LUKE
Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church - 1001 SE Adams Blvd., Bartlesville OK; SS - 9:15am; Coffee fellowship - 10-10:15am; Worship 10:30am Join… (Nextdoor Hillcrest Heights)
- Bartlesville Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Bartlesville. Apply here.
- Quail Springs Culinary posted a job opening for Expediter - Jimmy's Egg in Bartlesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bartlesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pawhuska
- 7 Osage Co. fire departments, nonprofits receive $5K checks (kjrh.com)
- Former Tulsa Ballet dancer and artistic director Roman Larkin Jasinski dies (oklahoman.com)
Skiatook
- Skiatook man arrested for knife attack on 10-year-old boy (ktul.com)
Owasso
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-- The Patch AM Team
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