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    Picking the right tax preparer

    Tax time is upon us and the IRS shares information on finding the right tax preparer who is properly qualified to help you.

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    Free apps to help with your taxes

    Just when you thought a computer tablet like an iPad was only good for Words with Friends or watching YouTube, there comes a legitimate use: help with preparing your taxes.

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      Save BIG in 2013 with stealth couponing

      Want to save, but without holding up the line at your favorite grocery store? Check out the top secrets to saving the "stealthy" way.

    Also happening in the area


    1. Bville photographer earns state award

      Bville photographer earns state award

      Owner of Andrea Mann Photography, Bartlesville resident Andrea Mann received an award in the category of Best Window Display by the Oklahoma Main Street Center.

    2. B'Ville man accused of years of rape

      B'Ville man accused of years of rape

      A Bartlesville man wanted for molesting a young child over a six-year period was arrested Tuesday.

    3. Man arrested for eluding OHP trooper

      Man arrested for eluding OHP trooper

      A Wann, Okla man is in jail after eluding Oklahoma Highway Patrol and racking up a slew of misdemeanor offenses.

    4. Man sentenced to life for molestation

      Man sentenced to life for molestation

      A Bartlesville man was sentenced to life last week after being found guilty of lewd molestation in April.

    5. Bville United Way ranks No. 12 in nation

      Bville United Way ranks No. 12 in nation

      Bartlesville Regional United Way recently announced the results of United Way’s annual report for 2011.

    6. BPD seeks suspect in shooting death

      BPD seeks suspect in shooting death

      Around 10:30 p.m. police responded to a shots-fired call in northwest Bartlesville near Adaline and Margarita.

    7. Bville district GPA second highest in OK

      Bville district GPA second highest in OK

      Information gathered through Bartlesville Public Schools’ shows the district’s grade point average from the State Department of Education ranks above most schools in Northeast Oklahoma

    8. Five businesses open in downtown Bville

      Five businesses open in downtown Bville

      This weekend, downtown Bartlesville saw five new businesses open in the area.

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    Better Home


    1. Eye-catching exterior updates

      Eye-catching exterior updates

      Angie's List | Home staging can help a home sell more quickly, and buyers will be looking at the outside in addition to the home’s interior.

      • How well does vinyl flooring hold up?

        How well does vinyl flooring hold up?

        When it comes to flooring, the top-selling kind is vinyl, and it comes in all kinds of colors and textures. Some even look like stone or wood.

        • Can mulch in your yard spark fires?

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          Segment 2


          1. Millions of back taxes owed in Tulsa Co.

            Millions of back taxes owed in Tulsa Co.

            A big chunk of the Tulsa Public School district's budget comes from property tax. There's enough money owed to make up $20 million in cuts that the district has received over the past five years, according to records from the Tulsa County Treasurer's Office.

          2. Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

            Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

            For many voters, how they cast their ballot could hinge on the commercials current mayor Dewey Bartlett, former mayor Kathy Taylor and former city councilor Bill Christiansen are airing on television and radio.

            • Jail overcrowding could cost taxpayers

            • Which casino games have the best odds?

            • Secure your smartphone in 3 steps

            • Expanding toys pose safety risk for kids

              Problem Solvers


              1. Is now the time to buy or sell a home

                Is now the time to buy or sell a home

                Whether pulling up roots or hoping someone else thinks your current nest is their dream home here are some things to take into consideration about getting into the housing market right now.

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                • Ranch helping to save wild animals

                • Small medical bill causes credit problem

                  • How to lower your medical costs

                    Don't Waste Your Money®


                    1. Is it the real Life Alert...or a scam?

                      Is it the real Life Alert...or a scam?

                      John Matarese has important information for anyone with elderly parents.

                    2. Walmart home phone claims big savings

                      Walmart home phone claims big savings

                      John Matarese checks into Walmart and other new budget home phones.

                    3. BBB issues alert about repair company

                    4. Easy home inventory in case of storm