History

An armed robbery took place at the Sooner Motel. Three armed men wearing ski makes netted $100 from the robbery.

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“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."Aristotle

Ministerial Alliance elects new officers

The Bristow Ministerial Alliance [BMA] is a non-profit organization, consisting of a local body of cross-denominational and multi-cultural Christian leaders, with a vision to impact its’ community both spiritually and socially, through the Holy Spirit’s ministry of reconciliation to God and one...

ScotFest 2024 Broken Arrow

David Green, a native to Bristow, has been competing in the Scottish Highland Games for just over nine years. Many of you know may recognize him underneath the Friday Night Lights with our beloved Purple Pirates as the running back coach. He also is the throwing coach with our HS Track and Field.

Oklahoma Broadband Office, ecoLINK fiber services kickoff high-speed internet

Two high-speed internet expansion projects worth $4.8 million were launched Tuesday afternoon in the town of Slick in Creek County by the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and ecoLINK fiber services.The projects, funded through $2.9 million in federal grants administered by the OBO coupled with $1.

Central Tech celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Expansion

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), Central Tech Truck Driver Training (TDT), proudly announces a major expansion aimed at doubling the number of program graduates over the next two years to meet the increasing demand for skilled truck drivers.

Fatality accident near Chandler

A fatality collision occurred on Sept. 11, 2024 on OK-18, three miles north of Chandler. Jimmy Pittsley, age 66, of Chandler, was driving his 2004 Ford F-150 northbound on OK-18 when for unknown reasons the vehicle crossed the center line and the driver over-corrected.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Free Eye Exams & GlassesIn celebration of Giving Sight Day, on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dr. Zeddie Cantrell’s Vision Source will be conducting free eye exams and offering free glasses for those without insurance. Appointments must be set in advance.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics AnonomousmeetingSaturday and S unday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church, 211 E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma WIC transitions to new formula

The Oklahoma Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will be transitioning from Gerber to Similac brand contract infant formulas. All WIC programs in the US are required to have a formula contract in place for cost containment purposes.