Older adults can prevent slips, trips and falls with these tips

(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Memorable main dishes made in 30 minutes or less

(StatePoint) Fifty-one percent of families find it challenging to get new ideas for meal planning.

Rent-To-Buy Company has big state investment, limited customer options

Michelle Houston was in a bind. After six months of living in cramped quarters with her parents, she needed to quickly find a home for her five children, husband and three dogs, but didn’t qualify for a mortgage and had trouble renting after previous eviction notices.

Happenings

Wake Island Memorial DayThe VFW Post #3656 Auxilary will be hosting a Wake Island Memorial Day on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 37033 Veterans Memorial Drive. There will be a movie, kids activities and Food.Christmas ParadeThursday, Dec. 5 6:30 p.m. . Registration deadline is Monday, Dec.

History

Bristow and Kellyville firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed a home on Old Highway 66, northeast of Bristow.

Quote

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.“John F. Kenedy

“The ears and memories of baby elephants”

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly.

How Do You Feel About Moving? Part 2

Our last Bible reading together included this: “We heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; because of the hope laid up for you in heaven…in the word of truth, the gospel… and understood the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:46).

Thinking Out Loud

Bristow, OklahomaWhether the death occurred this year, or many years ago, the unavoidable sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season trigger the painful emotions of grief. Those traditions of family togetherness and celebration will never be the same.

House Republicans elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect

House Republicans Elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature.Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022.