OCCA donates thousands to wildfire victims

The Okfuskee County Cattleman's Association recently held their Carcass Contest and Beef Auction in Okemah. After the youth awards event, the live auctioneer told attendees that the association would be donating sixteen loads of hay to the recent victims of the wildfires in western Oklahoma.

Polling place change begins for April 7 election

The polling place for Precinct 190311-Drumright has changed, the Secretary of the Creek County Election Board announced today.Voters in Precinct 190311 formerly voted at the Church of the Nazarene, 320 S. Penn St. in Drumright.

Tornadoes devastate the area

Friday evening, March 6, brought a lot of excitement and terror to the area when the weather turned deadly in the matter of seconds. A tornado ripped through the area, causing a lot of damage along its path.

Calling all crafters, crafter needed for fair

Do you enjoy browsing through items to find that unique and one of a kind craft item? If so, you will enjoy the Bristow VFW Auxilary Craft Fair on Saturday, March 27. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This is a chance to get a heck of a good bargain. For $10, shoppers will be given a bag.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny visit April 4

Winter has left and Spring is here. The flowers will be peeking through the ground and trees will be showing their Spring green and its almost time for the Easter Bunny. Along with the Easter Bunny, Spring brings all the glorious colors of nature.

What Is Your Worst Threat?

Ask anyone, “What is your worst threat?” House fire? Death? Health? Finances? Taxes?What is most threatening for you? “Wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6-13)? Threats from terrorists?Spiritually, what is your worst threat? Attacks from the devil? Losing Jesus? Losing heaven?

Community Events

Bristow Indian Education Committee meetingThe Bristow Indian Education Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. at the Bristow Schools Administration building, 420 N Main.The public is invited.All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month.9 a.m.- 2 p.m.