Happenings

Bristow Indian Education Committee The 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.

History

The Purple Pirate wrestling team won the Class 3A State Championship for the second time in a row and five times in a six year span. Senior Jake Thurman was named 2001 Class 3A Outstanding Wrestler..

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife fishing report

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

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?

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

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

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.

Herndon, of Bristow, is new member of American Angus Association

Bria Ruth Herndon, Bristow, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Community Events

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

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.