Bristow News

A well-known Depew resident Patricia Dugger Lawson remains missing since disappearing on Saturday evening. The mother of five has been a Depew resident for many years and lives there with

Entire Depew police department turns in resignation

The Depew Town Council met Monday night in a long and sometimes boisterous meeting. While most of those attending were most concerned about the status of the police department, there

Bridge washed out, residents left with no access to homes

Due to the heavy rains that has covered the area the last several weeks, a bridge located on Ashenvale Road, south of Bristow, has collapsed leaving several families unable to

Pinson takes over as Bristow Mayor

In a packed city council room on Monday evening, Bristow's new mayor took the oath of office and assumed his position on the council. Judge Kelly Hake swore in Rick

High winds cause damage to VFW and cemetery

High winds punished Bristow last Tuesday evening, April 30, as neighboring communities suffered serious thunderstorms and tornados. Starting on the south side of Lake Massena, the winds left significant damage

Postal service holding 27th annual food drive

The 2019 Letter Carrier Food Drive will be held this Saturday, May 11, 2019. This is a yearly event sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and is always

News

School board recognizes boys track state championship

The school board meeting recognized the boys track team, hired new school employees and shared good reports from all school sites.

By Brooklyn Wayland

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance fall prevention program resumes June

According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, falls among persons aged 65 and older are a growing public health problem both nationally and in Oklahoma.

Mailbox improvement week is coming

Mailbox improvement week arrives just in time for spring cleaning.The mailbox improvement week will be held May 19-25.

Sports

Bristow Pirates cap off comeback to defeat Inola

Bristow Purple Pirates Baseball team

The Bristow Pirates capped off a comeback victory to defeat the Inola Longhorns last Friday afternoon at Inola High School.

Pirate Baseball

Pirate track and field team take the state championship

State Champions

Commentary

What’s In It For Me?

The couple pledged a large sum for an impoverished community. They first had to sell their property. The big day arrived. Those who’d pledged arrived, ready to give.

Family Discussions

The school bus was unusually loud as the children prepared to be driven home. The noise came from two boys near the back of the bus who seemed to want the same seat.

By Elsie George

Back in the day

Vivian Lee Johnson, a 13-year-old, graduated from Bristow High School in 1936.

Lifestyle

2019 Tabouleh Festival and Wildflower Run

By Tina O’neal Photos

Five ways to prevent your pet from getting lost

Loving pets want to be right by their owners' sides as much as possible. As a result, a boisterous puppy may follow underfoot while a cute kitty will snuggle on the sofa with its owner.

Collins Elementary Students of the Month for April and May

Obituaries

Brenda Gail Anderson Minney Rudd, 1944 - 2019

On May 2, 2019, Brenda Gail Anderson Minney Rudd departed this life in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

Arthur Raymond Thomas, 1950 - 2019

A gathering of family andfriends was held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Michael’s Funeral Home–Bristow for Depew resident Arthur Thomas.

Ralph Stewart Moore,

Ralph Stewart Moore was born March 24, 1958 to Charles and Birdie Moore, and passed from this life on April 16, 2019.