Hot weather during the old days

In May, when school was out, the weather was pleasant and life was enjoyable. As July and August approach, the hot summer days set in and for the most part, it was hard to enjoy the scorching hot days of summer.

Coffeetime Column

Ever been looked squarely in the eyes and bluntly told you are a bitter, angry person? Probably not. After all, who in their right mind wants to be within twelve feet of a bear and throw heavy stones at that huge, furious mass of muscle and bone? Nobody wants to face that.

Thinking Out Loud

Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, OklahomaMoving Through the Sandstorm of Grief !Grief had come to visit when I was 42. Just barged on in the front door of my heart and took up residence like he owned the place. And like any uninvited and annoying houseguest, he just wouldn't leave.

Great ways to support your local library

State Point -Love your local library? New cuts to federal library funding are putting important community institutions at risk nationwide.

Oklahoma Poison Center warns of snake bite risks as weather warms

As Oklahomans shake off the chill of winter and head outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, the Oklahoma Poison Center, a program of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, is urging residents to be aware of potential dangers that come with springtime adventures.

Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster.Oklahomans affected by wildfires know firsthand how it feels to watch their home, apartment or property burn and then ask, “What do I do now?

Voter registration deadline approaches for May 13 Election

Creek County Election Board Secretary, Vicki Martin said, April 18 is the deadline to apply for or update voter registration in-order to be eligible to vote the May 13 election.

Community Events

Bristow City Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 19, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Bristow Ciy ParkC&J’s Kountry Fixins Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 19, 2025, starting at Noon.Student Art ShowCollins Elementary Fifth Grade Class. May 1 through May 6.OpenreceptionMay1, 4-6 m.Bristow Public library.

Maddison’s Corner

I love music. I love music so much, maybe because I grew up in a culture centered house. I have said previously that my parents have spent their entire lives making sure that my siblings and I are submersed in culture.

2025 OCS Region 2 Wrestling Coach of the year