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Second place in Global Marketing Team from left, Ava Harris, Sapulpa and MiguelYbarra, Bristow. courtesy photo

Second place in Global Marketing Team from left, Ava Harris, Sapulpa and MiguelYbarra, Bristow. courtesy photo

Central Tech Students Earn Awards at BPA State Leadership Conference

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Over three days, Central Tech students from the Digital Media and Business & Information Technology programs on both campuses took their skills to Tulsa to compete in this year’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference.
Zach Ihle teaches a student how to use the Cobot robotic arm in Central Tech’s Industrial Automation program. courtesy photo

Zach Ihle teaches a student how to use the Cobot robotic arm in Central Tech’s Industrial Automation program. courtesy photo

Zach Ihle: A Full Circle Central Tech Story

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Zach Ihle’s career story began at Central Tech and, if he has his way, it will end here, too. An instructor in the Industrial Automation program, Ihle knows he’s exactly where he’s meant to be.Like many young people, when Ihle graduated high school, he headed straight to college.
With hard work and dedication these Pirate Pride Band members performed at the Regional OSSAA Solo and Ensemble. All received a SUPERIOR rating and have all qualified to move onto State. courtesy photo

With hard work and dedication these Pirate Pride Band members performed at the Regional OSSAA Solo and Ensemble. All received a SUPERIOR rating and have all qualified to move onto State. courtesy photo

SUPERIOR ratings

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Journey to the Cross Prayer Walk scheduled

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Good Friday interactive experience for all agesOn Good Friday, Apr il 3, families and individuals of the community are invited to take part in a special Good Friday walk of reflection and devotion. It will be held at The First United Methodist Church of Bristow, 7th and Chestnut.
Operation Texas Strong dropping off a trailer they donated to the Hall family who lost their home in in the recent tornado that touched down outside of Bristow. Jessica Lynn photo

Operation Texas Strong dropping off a trailer they donated to the Hall family who lost their home in in the recent tornado that touched down outside of Bristow. Jessica Lynn photo

Bristow family receives life-changing RV donation

Jessica Lynn Freelancer Writer
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
When severe weather left several Bristow families struggling with scattered belongings and damaged homes, one family found hope in an unexpected place: a donated RV.
Turning first graders’ drawings into real-life dolls with

Turning first graders’ drawings into real-life dolls with

Turning first graders’ drawings into real-life dolls with FCCLA

Jessica Lynn
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Our 1st graders recently became little designers, filling their papers with colorful, imaginative drawings of characters— some had big eyes, silly smiles, and wiggly arms. Each drawing was full of personality and creativity, showing just how bright their imaginations can be.
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