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The Bristow Police Department and Bristow Fire Department, along with Mayor Rick Pinson, showed their love and support, honoring a fellow officer on Thursday by hanging a flag across the bridge that goes over the turnpike on Hwy 16.

New Jones Memorial Airport runway open for landings

The new airport runway is officially open for business. On Friday, June 26, 2020, a dedication ceremony was held to officially open the new 4,000 foot runway. The runway is expected to bring increased aviation traffic and maintenance support to the...

Lions Clubs International awards local Bristow student

Local Bristow High School student receives the “Leo of the Year” Award from Lions Clubs International President, Dr. Jung-Yul Choi, in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Oklahoma State District Governor, Dollie Wooddell, awarded Bristow High School student,...

Fourth of July celebration scheduled for the weekend

The Sam Varner Memorial Fireworks Celebration will be held Saturday, July 4, 2020 at dark. The City of Bristow and the Bristow Police Department raised funds to hold this year's celebration. A total of $9,000 was raised to put the firework show on...

President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence

President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Trump’s first rally since the COVID oubreak. The rally was held at the BOK Center, in Tulsa, Saturday, June 20. A motorcade traveled from Tulsa International Airport to the BOK Center.

Rape charges filed on former detention officer

A former Marshall County Detention Officer, identified as Jennifer Marler-Bridgeman, is facing rape charges after evidence surfaced about an intimate relationship with an inmate. This case originally began in January 2019 when the Marshall County...

News

Honoring a fallen police officer

The Bristow Police Department and Bristow Fire Department, along with Mayor Rick Pinson, showed their love and support, honoring a fellow officer on Thursday by hanging a flag across the bridge tha

By Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com

Scouts BSA Troop 571 holds fundraiser

The Boy Scout Troop 571 is holding a fundraiser called “Flags Across Bristow”.

By Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com

Bristow Pirate Pride High School Band Camp starting July 20

The Bristow Pirate Pride Band Camp will begin at 7 a.m., July 20, 2020 and will be held daily until July 30, 2020.

By Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com

Sports

Pirates are invading Hawaii

Bristow has three young men who will be seniors in 2021 that have been invited to play in the 2020-2021 Hawaii Tiki Senior All Star Football Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Aloha Bowl.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Arcadia: April 20. Elevation above normal, water 63 and clearing. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits along flats and points.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Arcadia: April 14. Elevation above normal, water 61 and turbid. For current elevation conditions go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website at ww.swtwc.usace.army.mil/ARCA.lakep age.html.

Commentary

Small Town Talk

I hope everyone had a good and safe fourth of July weekend. Summer is moving quickly and soon the kids will be back to school even if it is online.

By Stephanie Summers

Thinking Out Loud

How do you heal and recover from the loss of a much-loved partner, especially if there are young children to consider?

By John T. Catrett, Iii Onhl Hospice Chaplain Drumright, Oklahoma

Family Discussions

Margaret had just turned 16 and was eager to find a summer job.

By Elsie George

Lifestyle

Snow Shack opens just in time for the summer weather

The Snow Shack is officially open for spring!

Edison Teacher Parade/Teacher Appreciation Week

If the world hadn’t been turned upside down by the corona virus, the last day of school for Bristow students would have been May 7, 2020.

By Angie Gentry

Bristow Public Schools to start Summer Food Service Program

The Bristow Public Schools will start its Summer Food Service Program, April 27, 2020. The program will run until August 7, 2020.

By Angie Gentry

Obituaries

Michael Lynn “Mick” Skaggs, 1954 - 2020

Michael Lynn “Mick” Skaggs went to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2020, in Muskogee. Mick was born Feb. 27, 1954, to Silas Skaggs and Bessie (Brown) Skaggs, in Prague.

Hazel Lorene Fugate Smith, 1925 - 2020

Hazel, the oldest of four daughters born to Mable Johnson and Howard Fugate, arrived on Jan. 5, 1925. She was invited to Heaven on June 28, 2020.

Gary Paul Denissen , 1950 - 2020

Gary Paul Denissen was born Dec. 11, 1950, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Mary (Grover) Denissen. He departed this life after a long battle with cancer June 16, 2020.

News

Honoring a fallen police officer

Scouts BSA Troop 571 holds fundraiser

Bristow Pirate Pride High School Band Camp starting July 20

Sports

Pirates are invading Hawaii

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Commentary

Small Town Talk

Thinking Out Loud

Family Discussions

Editor's Picks

Lifestyle

Snow Shack opens just in time for the summer weather

Edison Teacher Parade/Teacher Appreciation Week

Bristow Public Schools to start Summer Food Service Program

Obituaries

Michael Lynn “Mick” Skaggs, 1954 - 2020

Hazel Lorene Fugate Smith, 1925 - 2020

Gary Paul Denissen , 1950 - 2020

C 47 First Flight, again

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