Bristow News

Braden Fullbright son of Kelli Fullbright and Delmon Fullbright

The Hornets try to stop Olive from taking the ball down court. courtesy photo

Bristow Public Schools approve the Brian Bearden Memorial Scholarship

In memory of the late Mr. Brian Burden, the Bristow Public School Board of Education has approved the Brian Burden Memorial Scholarship Fund. Burden had dedicated 27 1/2 years to education, from 2012 to 2013 Burden served as Bristow’s High School...

Ralston competes in Ranch Bronco Riding

Ty Ralston, age 18, of Bristow, competed in the ACRA Rodeo Finals at the end of January. The finals were held at the Tulsa Expo Center. In his second year of competing in Ranch Bronc Riding, Ralston won second and third in three go rounds at the...

Justin Hamlin, of Kellyville, with his 157 lb. paddefish caught at Keystone Lake. courtesy photo

Kellyville man catches Oklahoma’s largest paddlefish

Justin Hamlin, of Kellyville, had quite the Valentine's Day, Feb. 13. He landed a giant paddlefish while fishing Keystone Lake with Reel Good Time Guide Service. Hamlin snagged the largest paddlefish ever caught in Oklahoma, but it won't go down in...

Mid America celebrates 50 years

With friends, family and patrons, Mid America Stockyards celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Not only was there great food but even the kids were entertained with

News

Bristow Community Center present quarterly film series

Music fans have been waiting almost half a century to see a storied documentary that many thought might never see the light of day: Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace.

Lake Massena

A quiet, wintery day looking out over Lake Massena at the city park. Angie Gentry photo

Angie Gentry photo

Stitt’s plan would implement full Medicaid expansion as early as July

Oklahoma could implement traditional Medicaid expansion far earlier than expected.

Sports

Bristow Pirate Basketball Senior Night

Braden Fullbright son of Kelli Fullbright and Delmon Fullbright

Tommy Evans son of MeShelle Evans and Tommy Evans.

Sam Kidwell son of David and Shelli Snelson.

Bristow Eighth Grade Pirate Conference Champions

The Bristow 8th grade girls basketball team finished the year 15-1 and won the conference championship.

Hornets vs Olive...District

The Hornets try to stop Olive from taking the ball down court. courtesy photo

Hornet #10 takes a shot. courtesy photo

Team Depew guards the opponents. courtesy photo

Commentary

Family Discussions

It was winter in Maine. Abbie's father was the lighthouse keeper. Every day he checked the lights, the oil, the wicks, and cleaned the glass panes to make sure everything was in working order.

Are You Born Again?

Remember the time when a Jewish religious leader, Nicodemus, visited Jesus one night?

Harsh reality of life

Our granddaughter is a pretty sensitive and sharp little girl.

By Thinking Out Loud

Lifestyle

Home weatherization 101: Tips for a comfortable home

(StatePoint) Do seasonal temperatures sometimes leave you frustrated with your home’s lack of insulation?

Community Events

VFW holds

Free Event

Tips to lower your cholesterol

More than 102 million Americans have high cholesterol levels, with 35 million at risk of developing heart disease.

Obituaries

Harrison Weaver

Harrison Weaver of Sapulpa, a lifelong avid hunter and fisherman, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. He was 77.

Cordia Lee Randall

Graveside funeral rites were held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in the Bristow City Cemetery for Cordia Lee Randall.

Ronald Ray Stubblefield,

Ronald Ray Stubblefield was born March 22, 1955, to Donald and Joyce Stubblefield. He departed this life Jan. 29, 2020 at the age of 64 years, 10 months and seven days.