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Collision claims life of Drumright teenager

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A fatality collision occurred in the evening hours of June 29 when 19 year old Jake Snell, from Drumright, lost his life when the 2007 Dodge Ram pick up he was driving, going westbound on OK-33, five miles east of Drumright, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line and was struck by Andy Reynolds, age 53, of Cushing. Reynolds was driving a 2018 Kenworth truck. After colliding, Reynolds vehicle departed the roadway to the right and Snell was pinned in his vehicle, being extracted by the Freedom Hill Fire Department using extrication tools. Snell was pronounced at the scene of the accident.

Happenings

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sons of the American Legion meet the first Thursday of every month at the Legion Hall, 7 p.m. Bristow Lions Club The Bristow Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the First United Methodist Church.

History

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The Frisco Railroad was completed connecting Bristow to Sapulpa in early 1898 and that same year nearly 25 tent stores were up and running and by August that same year, 25 frame buildings lined the streets..

Nonprofit mobile unit arrives Friday, providing resources for children

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Ever heard of Fostering Connections OK? If not, you are not alone, but it proves an organization worth getting to know as it tirelessly works to connect foster children aged 0 to 18 with needed resources. It also serves children in guardianships and trial reunifications, children adopted from foster care, and children under a safety plan. It offers resources out of its Tulsabased center and mobile unit, which serves seven counties: Creek, Washington, Rogers, Okmulgee, Pawnee, Kay, and Muskogee. The mobile unit will be in Bristow this Friday, July 7, at Williams Foods.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

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Arcadia: June 16. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 77°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, coves, and standing timber. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around coves, creek channels, riprap, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, and punch bait around creek channels, points, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Dalton Buley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. efner: June 18. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, minnows, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish good on cut bait, grasshoppers, shad, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, dam, rocks, and shorelines. Crappie slow on minnows, PowerBait, and tube jigs around brush structure, main lake, and shorelines. Report submitted by Tim Campbell, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Continuing progress

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Seven years ago, something new began in their lives. She began to dream of new opportunities in owning her own store.

Who’s Your Accuser?

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Have you ever been blamed for doing something harmful or accused of saying words that were offensive; or were you accused of conspiring against another to violate their rights? Yes, each of these accusations is enough to damage, even destroy, your credibility. But, once the evidence is presented and witnesses secured, you were found “Not Guilty!

Real Life Drama in Grieving!

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Grieving because of death, amputation, a disabling accident, divorce, disease, or emotional condition are all reasons for our bereavement. Grieving can't be sidestepped. The time needed for recovery from our adversity and sorrow is always personal and unpredictable. There cannot be a predetermined healing time.