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Pawhuska, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Pawhuska! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who won every Osage Nation race decided in Pawhuska this week?
- Where can Pawhuska locals catch the most unforgettable nearby sunsets?
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Osage Nation results: Voters elect Joe Tillman chief, John Shaw assistant chief (nondoc.com) — Pawhuska residents just saw major leadership changes for the Osage Nation, with Joe Tillman elected principal chief and John Shaw assistant chief, plus a reshaped Osage Minerals Council that includes outgoing Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Local voters also returned several Osage Congress incumbents, added Angela Pratt and RJ Walker, and overwhelmingly retained three judges, setting the stage for decisions on water issues and the reservation’s legal status. 
• 10 Oklahoma Golden Hour Spots That Locals Swear Have the Best Views in the State (myfamilytravels.com) — Two of Oklahoma’s most stunning golden-hour spots sit right in Pawhuska’s backyard: the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve north of town and Osage Hills State Park nearby. This statewide sunset guide explains how to time your drive, what wildlife to watch for, and why these Pawhuska-area landscapes feel especially magical as the light fades, giving locals fresh ideas for close-to-home evening escapes.
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★ Featured events ★
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Ben Johnson Days 2026 →
Osage County Fairgrounds, 320 Skyline Dr, Pawhuska
9:00 am
Sunday June 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bartlesville Public Library Teen Graffiti →
Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville
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OKM Music 42nd music festival →
OKM Music, 415 Dewey Ave Ste. 100, Bartlesville
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Farm Hippie Picklefest →
Farm Hippie Bartlesville, 314 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville
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Rewild Childhood! Outdoor Learning & Play with... →
The Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville
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Redeemer Lutheran VBS →
Bartlesville Downtown Historic District, S Cherokee Ave, Bartlesville
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Dudes and T.A.C.O.S. at Cooper Mill →
Cooper and Mill Brewing Company, 200 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville
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Bartlesville Public Library Teens Basic Sewing... →
Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville
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Stage Art Once Upon a Princess Camp →
Stage Art Dance, 318 S Quapaw Ave, Bartlesville
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CMT Summer Rehearsals
Madison Ms Bartlesville, OK 74006
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Dave Laurence →
Cooper and Mill Brewing Company, 200 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville
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The Cavalcade Rodeo - 80th Annual →
Cavalcade Rodeo, 310 Skyline Dr, Pawhuska
9:00 am
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Monday June 15
Sunday June 28
Sunday July 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oklahoma State School Boards Association posted a job opening for Secondary Math / Computer Teacher with possible coaching in Shidler. Apply here.
- Bath and Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Sales Support-Silver Lake Village in Bartlesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawhuska here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bartlesville
- Bartlesville ends Buffalo Roam soundstage agreement, recovers $1M (newson6.com)
- Bartlesville Radio » News » Lankford, Hassan Push Bill to End Shutdown Circus (bartlesvilleradio.com)
- Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric Urges Tulsa Homeowners to Schedule AC Tune-Ups Before Summer Heat (boreal.org)
Osage
- Buried for decades and leaking methane, forgotten oil wells are finally being found — thanks to maps drawn before computers existed (energiesmedia.com)
Ok Pawhuska! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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