JANUARY
Ex-fire chief, Bob Grant being brought home.
The Bristow Police Department and Bristow Fire Department joined together to pay tribute to Bob Grant. Grant was fire chief in Bristow for many years.
Crash involving three teenagers near Depew.
Arctic weather headed toward Bristow. Snow puts a white blanket on Bristow.
Pirate Energy open for business.
Local band to play at Woodyfest.
FEBRUARY
City presents plaque to Letha Caudle.
Norman Animal Welfare is investigating a large-scale rooster fighting operation.
Excell La Fayette, Jr. recognized as Member of the 2023 Next Generation Leadership Institute.
Alledged bomb threat made at Bristow High School, arrest made in alledged Depew School threat last week.
Wilson Fairchild coming to the Freeland Center.
Nine qualifiers head to State.
Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma among nation’s highest.
Freeman takes State Championship.
Bingo returns to American Legion.
Nazarene Church hosts Lego Night for community children.
MARCH
Bristow Public Schools Athletic Director arrested.
Hilbert elected as speaker-designate to Oklahoma Republican Caucus.
Oklahoma Turnpike Groundbreaking ceremony.
Mannford Police Officer arrested on alleged first degree rape.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday, March 30.
Hundreds attend Bristow School Board Monday evening.
OSBI investigating death if inmate at Creek County Jail.
Dank Dispensary busted. Cemeteries experiencing positive changes. Bristowans Travel to Observe Tora Tora Tora Air Show Practice.
APRIL
Bristow Historical Society, Inc. awarded Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant.
Taylor-Made Delivery & Taxi celebrates four years of service.
Hamra Family donates items to Bristow Historical Society.
Students make unique donation to social services.
Robinson appears in court, bond reduced.
Fentanyl off the streets. Solar Eclipse 2024: Where were You?
Two new city ordinances approved by council . Chickens inside city limits, permit only and flags on motorized power chairs.
Anchor 66 marks milestone with first anniversary.
Rep. Hilbert recognized with Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Early Career Achievement Award.
MAY
Free concert “Ravel to Route 66” to be held at town square.
Bristow Police get more fentanyl off the street.
36th Annual Wildflower Run Honors Shannon Hilburn.
The Smithsonian arrives in Bristow.
Changes in and around Lake Massena spark conversation.
Motorycle collision on OK-66.
JUNE
Shooting on Cape Drive. After four years, Bristow Day Camp is back. Pilots enjoyed Bristow Airport Facility.
Old Fashioned Festival held at St. George’s Episcopal Church.
Safety & Wellness Meeting Held at Woodland Village.
Injury collision on Hwy 48.
Walmart hosting car show to benefit Children’s Hospital.
First annual Route 66 Midpoint Corridor Road Rally held Saturday.
Cecil Morton Trust gives back to the community.
Bristow Area Social Services striving to aid community.
JULY
City seeking designs for
flag.
Fireworks permits available.
Fourth of July double drowning at Lake Keystone.
The Bristow Police Department was contacted that a fugitive was within the city limits of Bristow.
Firefighters work diligently to save this brick home, on the corner of 5th and Ash, but the fire spread quickly and the home was a total loss. Fatality collision claims life of Beggs man. Bristow C.A.R.E.S. Fest to improve quality of life
On Monday, July 22, 2024 Bristow Public Schools announced free meals for all students for the school year
2024-2025. AUGUST
City officials, Mayor Kris Wyatt, and numerous organizations converged on Bristow Public Schools’ Chuck West Field House for the first ever Bristow C.A.R.E.S. Fest. For reference, C.A.R.E.S. stands for Community Alliance for Resources, Education, and Support.
A new Casey’s is coming to town.
A large D.A.K’s Market is being built on the corner of First and Main Street.
A new Sonic is being built on the corner of Elm and 4th Street.
The 62nd annual Western Heritage Days will kick off with a rodeo on Friday night, Aug. 16, beginning at 8 pm. Saturday morning a festival full of fun, entertainment and enjoyment will be held on Main Street, beginning with a parade down Main Street at 9 a.m. Bristow Historical Society wins $10,000 Kubota Hometown Proud Grant.
Beginning Sept.1, 2024 Oklahomans will be seeing a new Oklahoma license plate.
Change in location of Western Heritage Festival.
Attorney General Genter Drummond gave an inspiring speech at Bristow Rotary Club Kenny’s Convenience Store was one of many who fell victim to the Smash-and-Grab burglar. Kenny’s damage was estmated to be over $20,000.
Teenage boys file lawsuit against Bristow Public Schools and former teacher/coach/athletic director
SEPTEMBER
New business opens, Mail This! Ship That!, LLC will be located in the old Palmer’s Print House location at 220 North Main Street.
A new scam has surfaced according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The scam is being called the Brushing Scam. The elimination of the 4.5 percent state sales tax represents the largest tax cut in the history of Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, road rage was the cause of a deadly accident that happened Friday night, Sept. 6, 2024 .
The community Day of Caring will be held this Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, Depew Chief Brandon Cooper arrested Depew resident Steve Quinones. Quinones is charged with alledged forcible sodomy and child sexual abuse.
Public meeting held discussing closure of 8th Street.
A Bristow High School student sustained an injury while attending a diesel technology class at Central Tech on the Drumright campus.
Exile in concert at the Freeland Center
See Year in Review, Page Three OCTOBER
Bristow gets a flag BPS teachers recieve $40,000 grant Charity Cup Golf Tournament held at the Bristow golf course Depew resident arrested on alleged child sexual abuse Ledbetter retires as cemetery sexton OTA announces new Turner Turnpike Travel Plaza City receives $300,036 grant for sidewalk Mail This, Ship That grand opening Decision made on railroad crossing closures Vehicle collides with a horse NOVEMBER Storm wreaks havoc on community BHS alumnus finds success as bull rider VFW Auxiliary holds Wake Island essay contest Search warrant pays off Living Christmas tree returns to First Baptist Church BHS Drama students declared Runners-up at State B-Town Grill hosted Chili Cook-off Monument dedication held at VFW in honor of Ryan Grady High speed chase leaves two dead Bristow home to new mural
DECEMBER
Cornerstone’s Touch of Christmas celebrates 10th Anniversary Several members of the community gathered at Eighth and Main on Thanksgiving evening to view the lighting of the community Christmas Tree. The Balsom Fir tree is 30’11” tall Names released in fatality crash Living Christmas Tree draws hundreds of attendees Locals share festive fun at Moly andSocks Christmas Tree Farm Edison Elementary holds first annual art show American Legion gifts food baskets in support of Veterans