Anchor 66 marks milestone with first anniversary

Adam and Danielle “Dani” Schiller soon plan to celebrate their first anniversary as owners in the eatery business. Their business, Anchor 66, opened its doors to feed locals and Route 66 tourists to the excitement of nostalgic Creek County residents on April 29 of last year.

Rep. Hilbert recognized with Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Early Career Achievement Award

By Sophia FahlesonRep. Kyle Hilbert of Bristow, Oklahoma, was awarded the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture 2024 Alumni Early Career Achievement Award.

New scam targets Oklahomans, Imposters claim to represent Attorney General's Office

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahomans about a new scam where imposters are calling citizens to tell them they have won money. The caller claims to be an agent with the Attorney General’s office and tells recipients they need to pay a fee to collect their winnings.

Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination Can Save Your Life

(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt a person’s life for weeks. When severe, it can result in hospitalization and even be life threatening.

Homeless in Oklahoma: Sacrificing healthcare for daily survival

Shay Swindall lives in a tent, under a busy Oklahoma City overpass, in a sprawling homeless encampment. When she needed a new albuterol inhaler recently, she tried to ration the last few puffs she had left.

Community Events

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

Ten Tips for Starting a Garden

1. Pick the right location— ideally, a sunny site! Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sun a day. Some crops such as lettuce and spinach, and other greens will grow well in your partially sunny spots, but sun-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers need as much light as possible.2.

Right Path takes therapy horse to elderly home

The Right Path came to the facility and brought their therapy horse for the residents. This was from a grant from the Bristow Library for LTC.The Libraries Transforming Communities Grant empowers libraries to build stronger communities by making their services more accessible to underserved groups.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Where were You?

With the 2024 Solar Eclipse’s path of totality cutting through the southeastern corner of the state and the surrounding states of Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, Oklahomans had plenty of options to observe the event in partiality or totality. Many Bristowans traveled to experience totality.