Bristow News

U.S. Attorney Trent Shores to speak at the Memorial Day service in Bristow

On Memorial Day, our nation unites in remembrance of the men and women of the U. S. Armed Forces who gave their lives to defend our liberty. United States Attorney

Bristow Medical Center celebrates National Hospital Week

National Hospital Week was held the week of May 13 -17 and is always held on the week of Florence Nightingales's birthday which is May 12. Celebrating National Hospital Week

Search continues for missing woman

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

News

Depew graduate wins logo design contest

Gus Haskins, of Depew, was announced the winner of the logo design for the BBQ and Blues Fesitval to be held in Cushing on June 8, 2019.

SkillsUSA National Signing Day, students sign to end the skills gap

Students studying skilled trades at technical schools are now signing to end the skills gap.

Things to know about new measles case, outbreaks and vaccination policies

Oklahoma Watch

With the state’s first confirmed measles case this year and hundreds of cases in other states, vaccination rates and public health policies are back in the spotlight.

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

Ruby's Recipe for Kindness

Family Discussions

By Elsie George

About Old Friends

Back in the day

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.

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

Tex Case,

Tex Case was born Oct. 7, 1938, to Lemuel Lewis and Anna Mae Case in Paden. He departed this life May 15, 2019, at the age of 80 years, seven months and eight days.

Frances Erline Plum ,

Frances Erline Plum was born Aug. 12, 1954, to James Stanley and Juanita Lorene Plum in Bristow. She was born again May 19, 2019, at the age of 64 years, nine months and seven days.

Ruby Jenell Keltner,

A memorial graveside service for Ruby Jenell Keltner will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Mannford.