Patron's said goodbye to Freddies BBQ and steakhouse. Patrons waited up to an hour to enjoy one last meal at the restaurant.
Barbara Walters a television news broadcaster and journalist passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at the age of 93.
In commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the fall of Wake Island, Bristow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3656 (VFW) and Wake Island Memorial hosted a ceremony and wreath presentation on Dec. 17th, 2022 at noon.
Vintage Room evolves and opens boutique. In addition to Vintage Room's availability as an event center and Shannon's pizza events, she also opened a boutique inside the Vintage Room's north end.
The library is happy to announce it's first annual Crown's Tea all ages event.
Food for Kids Program serves local children Harry McMillan read an article in the Wall Street Journal and was so drawn to the program that he shared it with his church to begin a local chapter.
After 20 years of being on death row, on Thursday Jan 12th,2023, convicted murderer Scott Eizember, age 62, was executed by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State penitentiary, in McAlester, and died at 10:15 a.m. for the 2003 murders of A.J. and Patsy Cantrell, of Depew.
February
Ground breaking...new housing development coming to Bristow. The first phase of this development will be the construction of 50 new homes.
Samantha Varner Palmer and her husband Justin of Bristow open Palmers Print House & More at 302 N. Main.
Rick Pinson, Kris Wyatt and Justus Riley run for mayor. Voters will take to the polls on February 14, 2023.
There was a groundbreaking cermony for the new pool that is due to be finished in June of 2024.
Voters elect new mayor, Kristine Wyatt wins election
Depew breaks ground for upcoming Dollar General Store on Hwy 66. This location will be one of the Dollar General Fresh locations. This means that they will stock fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables as well as their normal food products.
Onstage at the Freeland brings Blues, Beer and BBQ to Venue 66. The Freeland brings another world renowned performance to the community for it to enjoy.
Joseph "Joe" Alfred Ihle, Sr. inducted into the Centenarians of Okllahoma#2817. Joseph was born on August 7th, 1922.
At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 19, Bristow Police Dept. was made aware of a threat on social media directed towards the Bristow School System. It is determined that there is no danger to the students or staff at this time.
March
Creek County retired educators Association voted for their VIM (Very Important Member) for 2023. Bristow's own Rosemary LeForce was chosen as their VIM.
The Rembrandt Group provides for Veterans roofing needs. Local veteran Sherman Youngblood found himself in need of roofing assistance to remain safely in his home. The Rembrandt Group of Sapulpa ultimately met his need.
15 year old allegedly shoots and kills father. On Tuesday Feb. 14th, 2023, Valentines Day, a Stroud resident was shot and killed by his 15 year old son.
Bristow Police Department and task force get fentanyl drug off the streets.
BPD served a warrant on a Bristow residence. Fentanyl, methamphetamine and paraphernalia along with a substantial amount of money were located.
House passes Davis Bill to allow vehicle registration every two years. The house unanimously passed a bill that would allow personal vehicle owners the option of registering their vehicle every two years instead of just one.
House passes bill to hold drunk drivers accountable. House passed a bill that allows courts to order drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent of a minor.
The Crew, BPS Theater and Speech team, place at final tournament. The BHS Theater and Speech team attended their 7th and final qualifying tournament of the '22-'23 school year. It was held in Inola and the Crew claimed 10 more qualifications for regionals. Bringing their total to 44 for the year.
Brsitow's annual Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday April 8, 2023 at Bristow City Park.
Two collisions take four lives.
CCSO investigates homicide in Kellyville.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education and the former Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister join Dolly Parton to announce the Oklahoma statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book gifting program.
VFW Post 3656 Auxiliary members purchased three books for donation to the library. Books were chosen and purchased in accordance with the auxiliary's "Patriotism through Literacy" program activities
The Bradford Pear trees that adorned Main Street from 9th to 1oth were recently cut down due to the roots of the trees growing under the sidewalks and destroying them.
On March 8th a fire engulfed a home on West 4th street in Stroud. Fire Department extinguished the fire, done inspection of the home and nothing was found. Several days later neighbors discovered the remains of a body. After another inspection of the home a second set of remains were found. Both sets of remains have been sent to the medical examiner's officefor positive identification.
Friends of the Library plan events.
New columbariums going in at Bristow City Cemetery. Columbariums were installed at the Bristow City Cemetery. A columbarium is an above ground structure designed for the interment of cremated remains.
On Saturday March 19th, 2023 a fatality accident occured between two vehicles and a pedestrian. The two vehicles collided then hit the 19 year old pedestrian who was from Sapulpa. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to massive injuries.
Wildflower Run dedicated to Eunice Lawson.
The community will celebrate the 35th annual Wildflower Run on May 14th. The selected person to dedicate the run to was Eunice Lawson who unfortunately passed away on March 11th at the age of 93.
BPS "Teachers of the Year" chosen. High School teacher of the year is Shannon Hilburn, Middle School teacher of the year is Samantha Thomas, Collins teacher of the year is Ashley McGovran and Edison teacher of the year is Angel Balenti who is also Bristow District Teacher of the Year.
Beauty and the Beast comes to the Freeland Center. The show's producer Chip Cooper has been bringing top notch entertainment to the Freeland Center for Performing Art since it opened in 2009.
April
High winds and wildfires keep firefighters busy. Firefighters kept busy over the weekend battling wildfires. Fridays wind gusts over 50 miles an hour made it tough on firemen.
The Bristow Fire Department recently got a fresh new look with new paint and a new color on both buildings.
Local Icon, TeePee Drive-In brought back to life. TeePee Drive-In is reopening after not having a movie on it's screen in over 20 years. Grand Opening will be held April 15th.
Bristow Public Schools Support Persons of the Year. Jennifer Taylor - Edison support person, Melissa Shelton - Collins support person, Kim Looney - Middle School support person, Brett Wages - High School support person and James Ernst was chosen as shared support person of the year.
All BPS put on lockdown due to threat made . On Thursday, all sites of the Bristow Public Schools were put on lock down due to a threat that was found on the bathroom wall at the middle school.
Kinzie Williams was voted OCA's Region 2 Athlete of the Year.
Bristow Christian Academy hosts Career Day. BCA had two Creek County Sheriff Office Units, a Bristow Fire Department fire truck, a Bristow Police Department unit and the new CCSO Mobile Command Center all with their lights flashing for an invaluable learning experience for students.
Bristow Band Boosters host a multifaceted fundraising event Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. at the Chuck West Fieldhouse and High School cafeteria.
Anchor reopens as Veteran owned eatery. Adam Schillar and Denise Sparks are now the new owners of the Anchor. It will now be called Anchor 66.
On Tuesday, April 4th, a local, general collection, blood drive occured from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the gym at First Baptist Church.
Saturday car show and poker run at Klingensmith Park. The American Legion is hosted its inaugural poker run and car show on Saturday.
Bristow Garden Club is partnered with Bristow Community Connection administrators to raise money for the replacement of trees lost to drought ,disease, pests and age at and around Lake Massena and Klingensmith Park.
For the seventh year the Crossroads Ranch hosted the Crossroads Cowboy Poetry Gatherin' with Old West musicians and Cowboys from Montana, Colorado, Canada, California, Nevada and Texas. They will be showcasing Old West Music and Cowboy poetry.
Depew First Baptist Church celebrated 100 years
May
Mayor Kris Wyatt , along with city council members, were sworn in at the city council meeting on Monday evening.
Hafer Field resurfaced with Artificial Turf. The field is scheduled to be completed by May first just in time for May 11th graduation.
13th Annual Oklahoma 100 mile Yard Sale Tour was held.
Bristow Rotary Club were busy this weekend cleaning the city park before the annual Wildflower Run on Saturday.
Bristow High School senior completes College Degree at the same time as high school graduation. Kinlee Snell of Bristow earned an associates degree in Pre-Nursing from TCC at the same time she graduated High School.
Kinzie Williams and Makenna Ingram were both selected to the large east slowpitch all-state team and both were selected as fastpitch all-state in the fall.
Road Closures due to Wildflower Run and Tabouleh Festival this weekend. Route 66 from Crown Auto down to Country Club drive will be closed to thru traffic from 9:30 a.m. until dark on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until dark on Saturday. And on Saturday, Main street from fourth street to tenth street will be closed.
Lebanese culture and Mopar Cars blend at Bristow Festival. A 75 vehicle car show next to vendors selling tabouli at the Tabouleh Festival and legal street racing on Route 66. All together at one big festival weekend.
Bristow High School's Class of 1953 celebrated their 70th reunion at Pizza Hut in Bristow. It was their first reunion in 15 years.
Light the Tower in the works
The Historical Society has been working for a year and a half on fundraising and writing grants to raise the money for the construction to light the Chrysler tower.
Buy a brick, help light the tower. You can purchase a brick that is 4x8 in size and it ill be engraved for $100. Aall proceeds will go towards lighting the Chrysler sign.
Freeland Center for the performing Arts kicked off summer season with Disney's Beauty and the Beast+6..
June
Rodeo and a Lemonade stand for Brook Banks.
Swimming Pool project moving along.
American Legion and boy scouts join to present Memorial Day Ceremony.
Local tow truck driver struck by vehicle while changing a tire.
Bristow Bark Park entertains out of state guests.
French motorcyclists stop in Bristow.
Drumright tag agency welcomes Bristowans.
Mother Nature takes out trees and downs power lines.
Wild Jennys announce grand opening celebration.
July
Area 4th of July celebrations take place Saturday, July 1.
From dream to reality, Dude and Dot Mercantile opens for business.
Speech and debate students compete at national tournament.
Townspeople enjoy creative fun at the Grand Opening of Wild Jennys.
Collision claims life of Drumright teenager.
Nonprofit mobile unit arrives Friday, providing resources for children.
Sharon Reagan receives Lifetime Achievement Award from state 4H group.
Bristow Barnyard and Rescue in jeopardy of closing its doors.
Touch a Truck event held.
Honoring Bristow Heroes the Historical Society launches fundraiser to purchase banners for Main Street.
22 year old injuried in collision near Kellyville.
Temperatures continue to soar, heat index dangerous.
Motorcycle crash sends woman to hospital.
K C's Revintaged proves successful venture as it continues to grow.
August
Ribbon cuttings held for the Bristow Area Chamber and for Dude and Dot's Mercantile.
Two accidents, one life lost. 36 year old Stroud resident loses life.
Depew hosts Back to School bash.
Tax free weekend held Friday, August 4.
CREOKS Health facility opening in Bristow at the first of next year.
Vendors, vehicles and volunteers make Touch A Truck a success.
Motorcycle fatality claims life of Dillon Gibson of Sapulpa.
Protect those furry friends from the sweltering heat wave that's upon us.
Meteor shower predicted for Sunday August 13th.
Hobo Texas Roadrunner stops in Bristow. A true railray hobo.
Bristow celebrates Western Heritage Days Saturday August 19th.
Pirate assistant coach receives recognition as he is selected as a member of the 35 under 35 by the OFBCA.
Bristow celebrates Western Heritage Days and 61st annual rodeo.
Colorful quilts for Rainbow residents. Clara Garrett, from Mason, gifted 25 colorful lp quilts to the Rainbow Nursing Home.
One teen dead and others wounded in football game shooting.
Lincoln Alumni celebrates 24th reunion.
September
LaForce celebrates 100 years young.
Fatality collision near Kellyville.
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus comes to Bristow.
Two plead guilty in Bristow drug operation.
Woodland Queen Fall Festival scheduled.
Day of caring held September 15.
Chandler resident loses life in UTV accident.
VFW Auxiliary announces raffle winner as Ashley Powell.
Creek County Free Fall Fair held.
Freeland presents "A Motown Revue" for a night of unforgettable, family-friendly fun.
B-Town Grill opens with new owners, new look and new menu.
Depew Senior Center seeks funding for roof repair.
FOP reveals winner of 50\50 raffle as Dana Fortney.
October
Bristow Public Library wins National Award in the Association o Rural and Small Libraries' 2023 Equity Champion Award.
Three separate collisions leave three juveniles deceased.
Loving Hearts of Route 66 holds Grand Opening.
Bixby man gets life for carjacking, robbery, and Haikey Creek Park Double murder.
Think Pink, October is breast cancer awareness month.
Bristow Wal Mart robbed by three at the service desk.
Drug kingpin gets four life sentences.
Motorcycle rider in critical condition after hitting a deer.
Motown concert an entertaining success.
Town Square receives renovation.
November
Lake Messina dedicated to George Horany.
Roland Building on East 6th Street turns 100.
Hawg Wild Toy Run was held and was a great turn out.
City Council holds special meeting to decide which railroad crossing to shut down.
Bashore Law extends vehicle registration/title timeline. Now instead of 30 days to get registration and title when purchasing a vehicle, you will have two months.
Governor signs Haiden Fleming Memorial Act to update 911 service.
World War II Veteran, Basik Baker, celebrates 103 years.
Two sections of highway named in honor of two fallen heroes. U.S. Marine LCpl. Nelson Matlock and U.S. Army Specialist Ryan J. Grady.
Hospital now open. Carrus Lakeside Hospital opened for business Wednesday, Nov. 15
Legion family organizations bless Veterans and their families.
Lighting of Bristow's community tree.
Festive Rock 'n' Roll Christmas concert opens at the Freeland Center
December
25 Years of service. Scott Forester receives a special clock marking 25 years of service with Creek County EMS.
Bristow's first Cowboy Christmas parade was held with a longhorn cattle drive and the Clysdales.
Creek Nations holiday Angel Tree gifting for area children.
Bristow Garden Club schedules trolley ride tours.
Artisans and Gardeners Market donates to school nutrition program.
Ribbon Cutting. Ribbon cutting was held for Lex's Salon and Tanning.
Sweet Dreams Carriage Rides sharing Peace and Joy.
Accident investigation near Depew.
Faith Country Christmas holds Faith Cowboy Christmas and serves hundreds.
