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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.

Lincoln Alumni Association hosts 24 Year Reunion

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September 11, 2023 –24 years and counting! The Lincoln Alumni Association’s legacy continued with its annual reunion, September 1-3, 2023, at the Bristow Community Center. “Ain’t no stopping us now, we’re on the move,” was this year’s reunion theme.

Community Events

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Loving Hearts Ministry on 66 Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m.

Oklahoma has region’s lowest vaccination rate for Kindergartners

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Oklahoma’s kindergarteners are now the least-vaccinated in the region. More than three years into the COVID-19 pandemic that scrambled perceptions of routine public health measures and attitudes toward vaccinations, Oklahoma now has the highest rate of exemptions from immunizations for kindergartners, according to state and federal data.

Chandler resident loses life in UTV accident

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Bryan Royce Baker, age 44, of Chandler, lost his life in an accident while riding his 2022 Polaris UTV. Baker was transported by Life Flight to OUMedical Center, admitted in critical condition.

Happenings

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American Legion The American Legion meets on the second Monday of every month at the Legion building on West Eighth Street at 7p.m.

History

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A 50 year Bristow football tradition has ended. The “Voice of the Purple Pirates” announced his last game..