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Tenants on the wrong side of policy

Tenants on the wrong side of policy

Tenants on the wrong side of policy

On average, Oklahoma landlords filed 132 eviction cases every day in 2024. With 44,235 evictions filed through the end of November, the state will likely end the year in a virtual tie for last year’s total of 48,278.While evictions are frequent nationwide, with an estimated 3.

2025 Hunting Season Dates

How and when Oklahoma's hunting season dates are set can get complicated. But for the most part, hunting seasons are either the same date or the same weekend every year. For example, deer muzzleloader season opens the fourth Saturday in Oct. and runs for nine days through Sunday.

Maddison’s Corner

It is officially 2025 and the upcoming Formula One season is in the air. Winter break has brought us lots of interesting news so far, especially from Milton Keynes, regarding Red Bull.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Konawa ReportJan 4. Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 50°F and clear. Bass, Largemouth slow on Alabama rig, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, weed beds.
Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

Start your year cozy and bright by saving lives

Successful donors will receive a limited-edition blood donor sweatshirtOur Blood Institute is calling on the community to bring in the new year with a lifesaving act—donating blood.Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a blood drive with Bristow High School on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Street in January 2021 courtesy of Bristow Historical Society

Main Street in January 2021 courtesy of Bristow Historical Society

Frigid winter cold hits Bristow

Old man winter hit over the weekend and is giving us a taste of what is to come, with temperature highs only reaching the 20 and 30's and lows well below freezing. Some preciptation was expected but luckily Bristow only saw a few light snow flakes but the wind and temperatures were frigid.

Voter registration deadline approaches

Friday, January 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote the February 11, School Board and Municipality elections, County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said today.

Maddison’s Corner

I used to be a very active reader, but over the last year that habit has faded. So, my resolution is to read more. Right now I am finishing up a novel called The Things They Carried by Tim O’brien, and it has me thinking about why people have trouble reading.

Thinking Out Loud

So many people underestimate the impact that grief has on their lives; they are flung into this nightmare and have no idea what to do or what is normal.