Walters extends PR contract

The Department of Education extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm.Records show that the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure.

Annual Touch-A- Truck Kids Day coming in August

Local volunteers are pleased to announce the return of a community favorite, the Fourth Annual Touch-A-Truck Kids Day Event. This event takes place August 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to Noon, with the famous “Quiet Hour” from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 211 OK-16, Bristow, OK 74010.

Leaving town? Here’s how to prep your home

(StatePoint) If you’re planning to travel this summer, you’re in good company. Eighty-two percent of adults in the United States – that’s more than 212 million people – are planning on doing the same, according to The Vacationer’s summer travel and trends survey.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolanFriends of Bill Alcoholics Anonomous meetingSaturday and S unday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church, 211 E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics Anonymous Held every Monday at 7 p.m.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Bristow Police Department announced on Facebook at last week’s end that an individual wanted by the U.S. Marshals, Preston “P.J.” Campbell, had been at a Bristow residence. When law enforcement officials arrived, Campbell “ran from the back of the house”.

Bibles for Serbia

By Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions Submitted by Ken Murrell Depew Church of ChristThe Depew Church of Christ recently hosted Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions, who shared many exciting stories about providing free Bibles in people’s hear t languageswithus, including this one: In...

Governor Stitt issues statement on passing of long time Senator James Inhoff

Today, July 9, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement after U.S. Senator and public servant Jim Inhofe passed away.'Sarah and I are saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Inhofe and our hearts go out to Kay, their children and grandchildren.

Fire destroys home Tuesday morning

International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee