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Oklahoma Department of Wildlife fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Keystone: February 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 52°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake.

Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Depression Tips:Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Usewaterashotor cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you need to.Moisturizeeverything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion?

What If This Were You?

Ken Murrell, Depew Church Of Christ
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
He never saw trees, birds, or people. Color wasn’t in his world. Read about him in your Bible in John chapter 9.Was he a teen? Was he a twenty-something? Was he forty when Jesus helped him? What’s his name?
Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
In November, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt is on a hunting excursion in Mississippi while trying to settle a boundary dispute between that state and Louisiana.Well aware of the President's love of exotic game, his staff captures a Louisiana black bear for Roosevelt to shoot.

Family Discussions

Elsie George
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
I was shopping for groceries yesterday in an unfamiliar store. Since my husband was waiting for me in the car for me to 'just run in' for three items, I wanted to hurry. Unfortunately not knowing where the items were located, did nothing to hasten my search.

Community Events

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets thesecond Thursdayofthe month at 1:30 p.m. at Chamber building. (purple builiding on 4th Street.

House Republicans re-elect Hilbert

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, RBristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position.
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OBN MET team shuts down grow farm in Okemah

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
OBN’s Marijuana EnforcementTeams (MET) were back in Okfuskee County again today assisting with an investigation following a fire Thursday at Stems Green LLC at 2116 S Woody Guthrie in Okemah, Oklahoma.
Farm Bureau presents Bristow Social Services a check for $500. Back row from left, :Dwight Luther Farm Bureau board member, Rita Moore social services board member, Bill Hurley social services vice president, Kenny Fisher Farm Bureau vice president, Sharon Vanorsdol social services board member, H.A. Cearley Farm Bureau board member, Anita Osburn Farm Bureau board member, Front row from left, Toni Godwin social services director and Bob Webb Farm Bureau President. Debbie Tribble photo

Farm Bureau presents Bristow Social Services a check for $500. Back row from left, :Dwight Luther Farm Bureau board member, Rita Moore social services board member, Bill Hurley social services vice president, Kenny Fisher Farm Bureau vice president, Sharon Vanorsdol social services board member, H.A. Cearley Farm Bureau board member, Anita Osburn Farm Bureau board member, Front row from left, Toni Godwin social services director and Bob Webb Farm Bureau President. Debbie Tribble photo

Social Services receives donation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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