Master story teller awes the audience at the Freeland Center

The Freeland Center of Performing Arts was filled with laughter, imagination and curiosity as the first through fifth grade students got to experience the art of storytelling.

Thinking Out Loud

Oh, how I remember you. I remember the first time I ever saw your face – there was this particular magic that was only you!

Do You Want to Have No Fear?

Only forty-five percent of colonists picked up arms at any one time during their fight for freedom. More people lost their lives in this conflict than in our nation’s other wars. Some were innocent, in the wrong place at the wrong time.The Civil War divided many families.

Family Discussions

The young man walked slowly along the highway. He carried a backpack which was loaded with what could have been all his possessions. Although it as morning, sweat was already trickling down his face. The hot summer sun created shimmers on the highway ahead of him.

Back in the day

Coffee is the most popular drink world wide with over 400 billion cups consumed each year. On average, men drink more coffee than women. (1.7 cups per day verses 1.5 cups) About half of all American adults start their day with a cup of coffee.

Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of eac h month.9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Chamber building. (purple builiding on 4th Street.

Pair of youth governor programs inaugurate student leaders at State Capitol ceremony

A pair of youth governor programs sponsored by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) inaugurated their leaders for 2026 in a State Capitol ceremony on the opening day of the Oklahoma Legislature. State Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich administered the oaths of office.

How to Live to Be 100 Years Old

(StatePoint) Living to 100 may sound extraordinary, but research suggests it’s more achievable—and enjoyable— than many people think. Studies show the majority of centenarians rate their health as good, and large numbers of people in this age group are mobile, active and optimistic.

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Inola

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 6–7 at the Riverbend Arena in Inola, Okla. The event begins Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m., and will feature 150 animals for adoption. Adoptions take place Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-noon.