Family Discussions

As a child, my best days were spent swimming in the pool my father managed at Double Lakes. The pool was huge. It was filled from a creek which entered at one end of the pool area and was dammed up at the other end.

“Scattergun your anger and regret it”

Oh yeah, Brenna was furious! No doubt about that. Absolutely amazing how the very air around her sizzled, and at the same time, made every nearby feel like they had just stepped into a sub-Arctic meat freezer. The words blazing from her firepit-mouth could strip a rhino down to his thin underskin.

Attorney General’s Office awards sheriff office assistance

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff ’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services.

Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all age

School is out for the holidays, but children can still learn interesting information outside of the classroom with birdfeeders that attract birds to the landscape and give children an up-close look at feathered friends.

Opening of first new interchange between Bristow and Kellyville

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to open first new interchange on I-44/Turner Turnpike at SH-66 as part of ACCESS Oklahoma programA ribbon cutting was held on Thrusday, Dec.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S.RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics Anonymous meetingSaturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church,211E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

Ten health recommendations for the New Year

(StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks: Reduce your intake of sugarsweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar.

Anyone can be a victim of a cybercrime, here’s what to know

(StatePoint) Even the most skilled cybersecurity expert can fall prey to today’s incredibly sophisticated phishing attempts.

Oklahoma bets on body-worn cameras to improve prison conditions

Cynthia Butler’s anger evolved into activism after Amanda Lane died at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in February 2022.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife fishing report

Kaw: December 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 50°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, sassy shad, and tube jigs around brush structure, riprap, and standing timber.