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Bristow Indian Education Committee Meeting The Bristow Indian Education Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 5:45 pm at the Bristow Schools Administration Building,420NMain. The public is invited.

Oklahoma Evicted: Thousands of Civil Filings Linger in Records

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Cory Johnson waited for his turn on the February 14 evictions docket at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. His 11-year-old daughter, Hazyl, tried to get comfortable on a hard wooden bench, resting her head on his shoulder, his arm, his lap. Johnson had to pick up Hazyl from school and bring her to court because she felt sick.

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH

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President Lyndon B. Johnson established February as American Heart Month in December 1963 and the first heart health month was celebrated in February 1964. The first Friday of American Heart Month is also National Wear Red Day.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife fishing report

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Fort Gibson: February 17. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around channels, main lake, and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam and main lake. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

Central Tech hosts 54th Open House

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Central Tech annually hosts an open house in celebration of Career and Technical Education month, held on the Sunday before Presidents Day. The event took place on February 18, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm on both campuses,Drumright and Sapulpa, simultaneously. The weather was fantastic!

Fun Easter gifts kids will love

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(StatePoint) While bunny- and egg-shaped candies are always crowd-pleasing favorites during Easter, you can make the holiday extra special for kids with some less sugary treats that can be enjoyed year-round. For a joy-filled celebration, get inspired with these fun and egg-cellent ideas for Easter baskets: Great Books Books unlock new worlds and ideas, making them great gifts on any occasion. Easter is no exception. Use the opportunity to stock children’s shelves with fiction by favorite and new-to-them authors, as well as non-fiction books on subjects of interest to them. With the thoughtful gift of brand-new titles to discover, they’ll be wellprepared to stay engaged and entertained during the downtime of spring and summer vacation ahead. A few thematic ideas include, “The Good Egg: An Easter and Springtime Book for Kids” and “The Velveteen Rabbit.”

Nazarene Church hosts Lego Night for community children

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In recent months, Bristow Fellowship Church of the Nazarene began hosting Lego Night for community children to meet for fun and socialization in a safe space. The event has been such a hit that the church plans to continue hosting the activity for the foreseeable future.

Ribbon Cuttings

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A recent ribbon cutting was held to welcome new businesses to the community. One was held for Base Coat Painting Company, who happened to be painting on the depot that day, and the other at Farmers Insurance on North Main.