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How Does That Work?

Ken Murrell, Depew Church Of Christ
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
In a recent podcast interview, a woman said she’s convinced her grandfather was communicating with her family, from heaven. But, she also stated, “He was a staunch ATHEIST” throughout his life! HOW DOES THAT WORK? She’s saying, “In life he didn’t believe in God” as being real.

Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Going through the five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance) is not a piece of cake, either. Grief counselors like to debate which of the five stages are the most difficult to go through.

Maddison’s

Maddison Wright, Intern
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
What Nails It is a novel by Greil Marcus and was published by Yale University’s press in part of their series called Why I Write. Marcus’ edition is a mere 87 pages, and while I am not sure if that is a precedent or his choice, it might be some of the most compelling 87 pages I have read yet.

Community Events

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Experimental Airplane Association (Chapter 1709)Organizational meeting, Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Bristow Airport Terminal.Bristow Indian Education CommitteeThe Br istow Indian Education Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.
Maurizio Camacho with a rainbow trout caught at the Blue River. courtesy photo

Maurizio Camacho with a rainbow trout caught at the Blue River. courtesy photo

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Arcadia: March 3. Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 43°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait around channels and points. Crappie slow on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around coves and docks.
Bristow Band performed for several adjudicators at the OSSAA District Band Contest in Cushing. Their performance of “Nevermore” by Brian Balmages and “El Zorro Rojo” by Randall Standridge were by far their best yet, earning them SUPERIOR ratings from all three judges and earning them a spot to perform at OSSAA State Band Contest in April.

Bristow Band performed for several adjudicators at the OSSAA District Band Contest in Cushing. Their performance of “Nevermore” by Brian Balmages and “El Zorro Rojo” by Randall Standridge were by far their best yet, earning them SUPERIOR ratings from all three judges and earning them a spot to perform at OSSAA State Band Contest in April.

Bristow Pirate Band earns SUPERIOR rating

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Lunar eclipse viewing coming soon

Lunar eclipse viewing coming soon

Lunar eclipse viewing coming soon

Jessica Lynn Freelancer Writer
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A natural celestial phenomenon, the lunar eclipse, in its dramatic transformation, turns a deep red during totality in the earth's shadow. According to Nasa this is North Americas one and only total lunar eclipse of 2025.
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