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Tornado sirens and community safety

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Last Friday, the City of Bristow sounded tornado sirens as a dangerous storm approached and a tornado warning was issued for the Bristow area. However, some citizens in areas of the city did not hear the warning.The sirens simply are not loud enough in certain areas of town. As a result, I set out on a mission to determine why.

Community-minded Markets open this weekend

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Bristow Artisans and Gardeners Market, BAGM, and Bristow Route 66 Flea Market each open this week, hoping for a packed season of offering Bristowans and area residents new opportunities, socialization, and locally sourced foods and wares with affordability and fun in mind.

Students clean-up in ODOT’s 2024 Trash Poster Contest

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We all win when we throw litter in the bin! The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced the winners of the 2024 Trash Poster Contest, which celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of keeping our land clean and grand. Fourteen Oklahoma students were recognized for their anti-littering artwork, which will be featured in the state’s 2024 annual Trash Poster Contest, designed to inspire care and concern for Oklahoma’s landscape. The kindergarten through 12th-grade students showcased their creativity by highlighting the state's anti-litter message through art in the Trash Poster Contest. The winning promotional poster, 'All-Seeing Eye,' with the message 'Trash is Seen. Keep OK Clean,' serves as a powerful reminder of litter impacts, especially along highways. This poster will be used throughout the state to promote responsible trash disposal and recycling.

Community Events

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Bristow Indian Education Committee meeting The Bristow Indian Education Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:45 p.m. at the Bristow Schools Administration building, 420 N Main.

25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know

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When you're just starting out with gardening, it can seem like there's so much to know, and you've got a thousand questions. How should you plant your veggies, and what kind of soil is best? When should you prune your hydrangeas and divide your hostas? Is everything getting enough sunlight and water? The good news is that nature is a terrific teacher. The more you garden, the more you'll learn about what works and what doesn't. But for now, use this list of basic gardening tips to find the answers to some of the most common questions beginners have. And don't forget to have fun while growing your own food and beautiful flowers in your yard!