JANUARY
Pastor Ron Biddle made his home in Bristow as pastor of the Fellowship Church of the Nazarene.
Layla Quinones made Tiny Miss Oklahoma Ambasador.
50,330 COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in Oklahoma.
Stephon Tolon, Caleb Ritchie and Kaylon Tolon played in the Tiki Bowl.
Excell La Fayfette, of Bristow, debuted an inspirational journal guide.
Shortly after noon on Wednesday, hundreds crowded outside of the Okla homa State Capitol. Some held signs reading, “stop the steal,” “fight for freedom” or “Patriots! Duty Calls.”
Trump supporters seiged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan 6.
Bristow community sees spike in COVID-19 cases.
Senator James Leewright serves as assistant majority floor leader for the 58th Legislature.
An unknown vehicle knocked over the “Do Not Enter” sign at the public li - brary, then drove their vehicle into the wall causing damage.
Creek Lodge 226 and Employees of IPC raised over $4,000 to help the Andrus Family.
BHS “The Crew” presented the Wizard of OZ for the commuity.
FEBRUARY
County Commission seeked an election for District 3 after death of Lane Whitehouse.
COVID-19 cases see a decline, hospitaliations decline but deaths increase from the corona virus.
City council approves ordinances and resolutions for election April 6.
Recycling came to Bristow, due to the efforts of Kris Wyatt and Replynish.
The most unrelenting win ter weather pattern in decades unleashed brutally unseason able cold weather, along with snow.
Walmart and Sam’s Club begans administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Icy, cold snow angel challenge raises $3,100 for Depew Senior Citizen Center.
MARCH
New hospital design was unveiled. The building will have incorporated into the design, old marble and brick from the old Bristow High School and Washington Elementary that were saved when the buildings were torn down.
A recycling event was held in the WalMart parking lot
A low cost spay and neuter clinic was held at the Jones Memorial Airport in Bristow. The event was held by Bristow Furry Friends in coberation with Ruth Steinberger and Oklahoma Spay Net work. City of Bristow has six Propositions on April 6 ballot.
Groundbreaking for Consolidated Turbine Specialists LLC expansion.
The Oak Grove Church, in Drumright, held a special dinner to show its appreciation to all the first responders and city workers.
APRIL
City holds a City Wide Cleanup.
Former Mannford police officer, Mike Nealey, found guilty of second degree murder for the death of Lucky Miller.
A new “Wecome to Bristow” sign was installed north of town by the four lanes on Rte 66.
Mannford resident, Alan McGee, arrested in alleged shooting.
A construction company that is working on the new school buildng on the corner of 10th and Elm, drilled into a 10” city waterline, causing a flooded mess. Water was gushing out of the line, runinng down 10th Street, then making its way down Main Street.
New police officer, Calvin Hutson, was hired for Bristow PD
No Day Camp this year due to the repairs necessary to make the pool safe for children.
Local Veteran, David Ray, receives his Vietnam Veteran lapel pin.
MAY
Former Bristow police officer, Bradley Goodin, agrees to a plea deal of 15 years.
City council appoints medical center review committee.
Former Mannford police officer, Mike Nealey, was sentenced to life in prison.
A new handicap ramp was consructed at Town Square.
D&D Office Supply got a new owner.
FDA approves use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on ages 12 – 15.
The Bristow Tire Recycling plant caught fire, sending employees running for safety and bellowing black smoke across town.
Bristow City Cemetery gets improvements.
Governor Stitt signs three bills that will lower income tax.
JUNE
A birthday to celebrate, Evelyn Craig turned 102.
Sabrina Mounce was named Municipal Court Clerk of the Year.
MCN Health Department along with Bristow Public Schools held a vaccine clinic.
JULY
Oklahoma Turnpikes preparing to go cashless beginning at Kilpatrick Turnpie.
Sam Varner Memorial Firework spectacular was held at the city park.
All states seeing increase in cases of delta variant.
Replenysh Recycling adds permanent locations .
Weekend storms cause wind damage.
BPD receives letter of recommednation from District Attorney Max Cook.
Fire destroys Depew the home of Tom and Chrissy Wilson.
Dr. Chip Cooper and staff retire from medical service.
Historic home gutted by fire, The homewas located on Route 66 and is the former home of Norma Smallwood, Miss Ameica 1926.
Bris tow American Legion Post 126 family organizations swept the awards during the ceremony at the annual state convention.
AUGUST
A fire broke out at the rubber plant on Monday, bellowing black smoke across the commu nity.
New director at the library Heather Hutto began the new director at the public library.
Local Bristow High School junior stars in television show Xavier Bigpond
Bristow PD says no tolerance in school areas.
Western Heritage Days was held and was a success.
Nanci Galatian, a local resient trains service dogs.
Bristow Tag Agency permanently closes its doors.
SEPTEMBER
Former police officer, Bradley Goodin, sentenced to 15 years.
Methodist Church wel comes new minister, Pastor Greg Boyd.
City restores Park following weekend vandalism.
Plans for new hospital for the City of Bristow moves forward.
Local Ten-Year-Old Brook Banks qualifies for NFR.
Community rallies to support Hilburn Family. Shannon Hilburn, teacher and coach of Bristow Public Schools, found himself diagnosed with stage four melanoma, an advanced state of the most seri ous of skin cancers.
A grow farm was busted in Depew. Bristow Police Officers along with Creek Nation Lighthorse, US Homeland Security Agents, Drug Enforcement Admin - istration Agents and District 24 Task Force assisted the Oklahoma Bureau of Nar - cotics with serving a search warrant in the Depew area. The Search warrant was in conjunction with the illegal sale of Marijuana from the grow operation.
Coronavirus still on the move, cases rising.
Creek County Fall Fair a huge success.
OCTOBER
Water line breaks, leaving entire city with no water.
Stand-Up Comedian Brad Upton Performs Live for the community.
One person shot in confrontation at the OnCue Market.
BPS Speech and Theatre students win Regionals with competitive One-Act Play.
Carrus Healthcare holds Festival at Klingensmith Park.
Bristow’s Chief Raney gets a taste of pie in the face.
Senator James Leewright presents a citation for “Making an Impact” to Sutton Titsworth, high school leadership class and Kris Wyatt.
Bristow bid farewell to the medical services of Dr. Donald “Chip” Cooper; fortu nately, a new doctor arrived soon thereafter, eager to serve area res idents’ healthcare needs. That physician is Dr. Scott Russell.
NOVEMBER
Alleged Cruelty to Animal charges filed against local resident, Tanya Stice.
Basil Baker, Bristow resident, celebrates his 101st birthday on Veteran’s Day.
Local groups sow Wildflower seeds.
Noon Lions Club marked its Centennial Anniversary.
Grammy winning David Phelps performed at the Freeland Center.
DECEMBER
COVID-19 booster now available
Montfort and Allie B Jones Memorial Library gets a make over.
Hutchins Maples Matherly holds community Tree of Remembrance ceremony.
C & J Mercantile opens Santa’s Workshop.
Fashion show cheers Rainbow residents.
Dykes Place re-opens under new management.
Bristow's annual Christmas parade takes place.
Light up Bristow Lights contest for businesses and residential homes was held.
Investigation of homicide in Bristow.
American Legion honors Veterans at Christmas
City council is informed on upgrades needed to existing medical center.
Jewell Carlson shares the Christmas spirit with the elementary students.
Bristow PD made an arrest after a pursuit.
A donation of $21,000 was presented to Bristow Social Services.