Thinking Out Loud

Losing a loved one is a shock. Most of us are not prepared for the full impact of grief. Some people confess the first time they experienced real grief, there was a short period when they thought they lost their minds.

Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March 16. Tractor Supply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets thesecond Thursdayofthe month at 1:30 p.m.

Drummond launches online complaint form for open records request denials

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has strengthened government accountability in Oklahoma by launching an online complaint form that allows citizens to seek help when open records requests are denied.

Sample ballots available for September 9 election

Sample ballots are now available for the Setember 9 Election. Kellyville Public School District voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the CREEK County Election Board during normal business hours.

Bristow’s long-awaited cheer facility: a winning leap forward

Bristow’s cheerleading program is getting a new Cheer Facility, a big step after years of effort. The building might be ready by early October, though no exact date is set. Since at least the early 2000s, the team has needed a permanent space.

Oklahoma students invited to join keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s Litter Education

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) is inviting students across the state to participate in its annual Litter Education Program contests, which encourage creativity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March 16. Tractor Supply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets thesecond Thursdayofthe month at 1:30 p.m.

Search efforts for missing woman have been called off

Bristow News reported on the disappearance of Patricia Matthews, age 71. Matthews was reported missing on Aug 10. 2025 when she reportedly went to look at some houses, which her son said was odd as she owned her own home. Matthews car was found at an intersection in Okmulgee County.