Ribbon Cutting

Little Olympics at Hafer Field

As each school year comes to an end, elementary school students make a trip to Hafer Field to compete in their school’s “Little Olympics”.

Ravel to Rte 66 Free Concert

As part of the Historical Society’s Kick Off To The Smithsonian, we are proud to announce a free concert this Friday night.The Signature Quartet's next Ravel to Route 66 performance will be this Friday, May 17th, at 6pm in the town square in Bristow.

Bristow Hisorical Society receive grant

The Bristow Historical Society, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $5974 grant from Oklahoma Humanities.

House recognizes National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Oklahoma House of Representatives recognized May 12 through May 18, 2024, as National Police Week and May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma.House Resolution 1050, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, and Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, was adopted Monday, May 13.

Millions more go to Oklahoma hospitals as managed care begins

The SHOPP tax for hospitals increased to the maximum of 4% this year, up from 3.5%. The tax isn’t levied on more than 35 rural hospitals that are designated critical-access hospitals, although they are eligible for the enhanced directed payments under managed care.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

VFW Won Civic TrophyAs noted last week, Bristow Public Schools alum Carl Chasteen worked with Wildflower Run organizers and the City of Bristow to include a civic organization competition within the greater event. Bristow’s VFW Post 3656 took home the trophy in its inaugural year.

Historical Society displays one-ofa- kind collectible documents

In addition to the Smithsonian’s Exhibition, “Voices and Votes”, the Bristow Historical Society is proud to announce that we will be displaying several one-of-akind, collectible documents related to American history from the Scott and Karah Peters Family Collection.

Tabouleh Festival and Wildflower Run

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