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FirefightersFundraiser Saturday, September 9, 2023, 1 -6 p.m. Creek Masonic Lodge, 417 N.

Community Events

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Bristow Indian Education Committee meeting The Bristow Indian Education special meeting will be held onWednesday, Sept. 6 p.m 2023 at 5:45 p.m.

World Rabies Day – Monday, September 28

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Monday, September 28 is World Rabies Day—the 17th observance of a day dedicated to raising awareness of one of the world’s deadliest but most preventable diseases. Rabies is a virus found in the saliva and nervous system of infected mammals and spread between animals and from animals to people.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

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Eucha: August 20. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and murky. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, hot dogs, and shrimp around docks and shorelines. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

One teen dead and others wounded in football game shooting

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One person is dead, three others shot and two others have broken bones after shots rang out at a high school football game Friday night. “Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said early Saturday that shots were fired by an unknown number of individuals at the game, and at least one shot during the exchange was fired by an offduty Del City police officer working security for the game,” The Oklahoman reported Saturday.

Two cases of West Nile Virus confirmed, be cautious when outside

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We have all heard a lot recently about 'be cautious outside due to the extreme heat'. But let us also take note of what else that heat brings with it after the wet weather we have had, Mosquitos. They are out in large amounts right now and with them they are bringing the West Nile Virus. There have been four human cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Health Department reports there are two confirmed human cases in Oklahoma County, one in Stephens County, and one in Pittsburg County, totalling four confirmed. And still some suspected cases not yet confirmed in other counties.

Community Events

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Fellowship Nazarene Church Lego Build Night (3rd Saturday of each month) Come free build with our Legos. Beginning Saturday, Aug.

How to help keep your child safe and healthy this school year

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(StatePoint) As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-todate with routine childhood vaccinations. “The evidence around vaccinations is abundantly clear; they’re safe, effective and will help protect you, your loved ones and your community from preventable diseases.