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May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the alarming number of Indigenous women, girls, and people who have either gone missing or have been murdered in the United States.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Oklahoma’s education overhaul: what’s changing in schools next year
Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch
Decisions made at 23rd and Lincoln brought a cascade of changes to Coyle Public Schools, about 40 miles north.This year, students in Coyle attended c lass in person Monday through Thursday, and studied online every Friday until spring break, when Fridays became part of the weekend.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Deadline to request absentee ballot for June 16 election approaches
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Voters in Creek County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 Federal, State, County Primary should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said.Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A celebration was held at the Bell Ranch for six Bristow Public School retirees. From left, Krista Burden, Tina Cruce, Teresa Barnett, Carmen Matherly, Jodi Lomenick and Melissa Hinson courtesy photo
Happy Retirement
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Bristow High SchoolTeacher of theYear, Ms. Sienna Vassar, was elected as District Teacher of the Year. Vassar shows passion, patience and dedication to all her students. As a special education teacher, she spends countless hours making sure her student’s needs are met. courtesy photo
District Teacher of the Year
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The team is made up of (in no particular order) Brendan Weihl, of Kellyville, Charolette Sipes, of Depew. Javon Greco, Micah Greco and Hadassah Greco, all from Bristow.
Creek County 4-H Envirothon team winners of the 2026 Oklahoma Envirothon
Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
A group of Creek County 4H members are winners of the 2026 Oklahoma Envirothon. The Envirothon is a huge, environmental science competition, one of North America’s most prestigious. Envirothon is an annual, hands-on environmental science competition for high school students.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Governor signs Overdose Notification, Fentanyl Reporting
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A bill that requires first responders to notify law enforcement when treating a drug overdose has been signed into law by the governor.Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, is the author of House Bill 2941.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Bristow Library announces 2026 Summer Reading Program: “Unearth a Story”
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Dinosaurs are stomping into summer as Bristow Library launches its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” running from June 1 through July 1.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
What’s So Great about Bristow contest winners announced
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Saturday, May 9th, 2026 during the heart of the Tabouleh Fest, local 4-H member and Oklahoma 4-H Junior Governor, Riley Braden, hosted the second annual “What's So Great About Bristow?” Art Show and Contest for youth eighteen years old and under, at the Bristow Public Library.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Community Events
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BPS Annual Federal Title Indian meetingThe Bristow Public Schools Annual Federal Title I-A, Title I-D, Title II-A, Title IV, and Title VI (Indian) Programs Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the Administration Building Board Room at 420 N. Main Street.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026