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New scam alert

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Another scam going around. The Creek County Sheriff’s office states that this scam has taken text message form. The text seems to be from th Oklahoma Department of Pubic Safety but looks a little different from the last one that was going around.
From left, back row, Chip Cooper and Dauma Slapak, Outreach Coordinator. Front row, Toni Godwin, Director Bristow Social Services and Katura Lampkin, Office Assistant

From left, back row, Chip Cooper and Dauma Slapak, Outreach Coordinator. Front row, Toni Godwin, Director Bristow Social Services and Katura Lampkin, Office Assistant

Wildflower Run dedicated to Toni Godwin

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
As the 38th annual Wildflower 5K Run draws near, a 2026 honoree has been chosen. Every year one special person is chosen with the run being dedicated in their honor. This year the honoree is Toni Godwin. Godwin is the executive director of the Bristow Social Services.
St. Francis Bristow grand opening and Blessing

St. Francis Bristow grand opening and Blessing

St. Francis Bristow grand opening and Blessing

From, Page One
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On Friday, St. Francis Bristow held its grand opening and blessing of the hospital. Attended by the community, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, Senator Todd Golihaire and Mayor Kris Wyatt, the The celebrant was Reverend Robert Kim, Pastor at St. Joseph’s Church, Bristow; Readers were Ryan Powell , St.
Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
In the old days everything was homemade. People didn't have money to buy things such as doll cradles had they been available, which they weren't in a small town like Bristow. Dolls didn't have doll beds like they have today, neither did babies. Dolls and babies had cradles.

Ken’s Corner

Ken Murrell Depew Church Of Christ
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The New Testament Scriptures have some exciting stories. You can read about an evil king who ordered the murders of all boys, two years old and younger. He wanted to eliminate a more important king. But God rescued the baby - Jesus.
Goldie’s New Home

Goldie’s New Home

Goldie’s New Home”

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
“Some friends of ours tell this story from the earlier years of their marriage this way: We were living in South Texas temporarily, several hundred miles from our family and dear friends.

Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Death is a sobering reality. We know it is inevitable. With illness, age, traumatic accident or causes unexplained, every person of every nation, race, and religion will die.
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