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It took this monstorous crane to raise the steeple on the new Bristow Holiness Church. courtesy photo

It took this monstorous crane to raise the steeple on the new Bristow Holiness Church. courtesy photo

Raising the Steeple

Katy Battenfield Freelance Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Midafternoon on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, Bristow Post 3656 Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, VFWA, held a ceremony as they placed a new monument in honor of local fallen soldier United States Army Specialist Ryan J.

Happenings

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Food BasketsAny Veteran who needs a Thanksgiving food basket, contact Vane with the VFW at (918) 231-1162.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.

History

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The BPD received a 911 call on Nov. 21 reporting the body of a 62 year old woman had been found at a residence located in the 1400 block of South Poplar Ave.
Front row-from left, Hank Powell, age 18, Talon Bigpond, age 19, Roan Goodwin, age 18, Nation Johnson, age 17, and Zander Dickson-Reese, age 17. Back row from left, Mack Powell, age 14, Zain Bigpond, age 17, Rizden Goodwin, age15, Promised Johnson, age 16, and Benjamin Dickson-Reese, age 17. courtesy photo

Front row-from left, Hank Powell, age 18, Talon Bigpond, age 19, Roan Goodwin, age 18, Nation Johnson, age 17, and Zander Dickson-Reese, age 17. Back row from left, Mack Powell, age 14, Zain Bigpond, age 17, Rizden Goodwin, age15, Promised Johnson, age 16, and Benjamin Dickson-Reese, age 17. courtesy photo

Keeping it in the family, football siblings

Maddison Wright Intern
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Bristow High School’s football team thrives on unity. What better unity than that of blood? Let’s ask the five pairs of brothers who play for BHS. I met with the group last Thursday night after practice, each of them paired with their sibling.

Community Events

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics AnonomousmeetingSaturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church, 211 E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

News from Bristow Public Schools

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Board of Education of Bristow Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #5 seat on the Bristow Board of Education may file to run as a candidate at the Creek County Election Board between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Storm Debris RetrievalThe City of Bristow announced on social media that tree debris caused by storm damage will be picked up through November 27. All debris must be stacked at the curb. For debris pickup, residents should call 918-367-2237, option 1, and provide their addresses.
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