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The Most Valuable Pirates of the game demonstrating the trait of Grit. From left, Isabella Ankhauser, Bristow Middle School, Josie Morgan, Bristow High School, Adyson Cooper, Collins Elementary, Avion Jackson, and Waylon Gower, Edison Edison Elementary. courtesy photo

The Most Valuable Pirates of the game demonstrating the trait of Grit. From left, Isabella Ankhauser, Bristow Middle School, Josie Morgan, Bristow High School, Adyson Cooper, Collins Elementary, Avion Jackson, and Waylon Gower, Edison Edison Elementary. courtesy photo

Most Valuable Pirates

Jason Smith: Private Lands Biologist
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
White-tailed deer are, without a doubt, the most popular game animal in Oklahoma. And harvest numbers year after year support that claim, with more than 380,000 deer harvested over the last three years.
Charlie Conway holds the new state record spotted gar that he caught Oct. 10, 2025, at Lake Texoma. The gar weighed 10 pounds 8.96 ounces. courtesy photo

Charlie Conway holds the new state record spotted gar that he caught Oct. 10, 2025, at Lake Texoma. The gar weighed 10 pounds 8.96 ounces. courtesy photo

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Grand: October 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water 71°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, coves and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around and below the dam, brush structure and docks.

Happenings

St. Joseph’s Church
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church invite you to join in on its100th year celebration Oct. 25,10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will bea 10 a.mass lunch at noon and games and activities for all.Rotary Club of BristowThe Rotary Club of Bristow meets every Thursday at noon in the Community Room Pizza Hut.

History

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A Lady Pirate, Crystal Billing, brought home the silver medal after placing second at the 3A Cross County meet..The Depew Lady Hornets placed third in the State Class A Cross Country, taking home the bronze medal.

Quote

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
“Nothing is certain except for death and taxes.“
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Donation boxes available

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are just around the corner and as everyone is preparing for the holidays, the Bristow Social Services is preparing to give food baskets and gifts to local families for the holidays and they are in need of volunteers.

What’s the Conflict? Science vs. Faith?

Ken Murrell Depew Church Of Christ
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
What comes to mind when you think of home? Familiar people? Known surroundings? You know the place because you lived there. Even the dear dialect shouts “You’re home!”Some people are still hoping to find “home.” A move gives you new perspectives, but what makes it home?
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