On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, the American Legion and American Legion Auxilary gave out food baskets and presents to area Veterans and their families for the Holidays. A total of 25 baskets were distributed and 24 children will have smiles on their faces Christmas morning thanks to the American Legion and Auxilary. The legion held a toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 9 to gather toys for the children. The American Legion would like to thank all the organizations in Bristow who donated items, with a special thank you to Williams Food, for all the support with items to help fill the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets. The Legion says they could not have done this without all the help from the community. Happy Holidays to all of you.

It is common for us all to indulge in some high-calorie foods during the holidays, but what about our pets? Can they join the feast? Oklahoma State University assistant professor of behavior science Dr. Leticia Fanucchi advises against it and offered five tips to consider when it comes to food and pets this holiday season: 1. The No. 1 culprit is my favorite item … chocolate.

January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma's more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools.

Money from legal settlements against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers will finally start to trickle out to Oklahoma cities and counties in 2024, almost four years after lawmakers set up a board to administer the funds.

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For the third year, Bristow Garden Club held its annual Christmas Lights Tour.The tour lasted from December 14 through December 16 and departed from the VFW, where the club hosted other holiday offerings as well.

(StatePoint) The U.S. Department of Energy reports that lowincome households face an energy burden – the portion of income spent on home energy costs – three times higher than otherhouseholds, leadingto tough budgeting decisions for many Americans.

(StatePoint) From getting your home ready for guests and finding the perfect gifts to preparing a delicious meal, the holidays can seem overwhelming and expensive – but they don’t have to be. Take the following steps to save time and money on seasonal essentials.