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A century of Christmas under the Route 66 lights: Bristow keeping the season bright

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

In Bristow, Oklahoma where Route 66 curves gently through downtown and history lingers in brick storefronts—Christmas has always been more than a holiday. It is a feeling passed down through generations, shaped by faith, hard work, and a deep love for community.

The patent

Jessica Lynn Freelancer Writer

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Bruce Hunter , a resident of Bristow, Oklahoma, has been awarded a U.S. patent for an invention that solves a common and costly problem in metal fabrication.

Christmas Eve candle lighting service

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

On Christmas Eve December 24th at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service for the Bristow area. It will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Bristow located at 7th Street and Chestnut.

Rental scams are common, avoid them with these tips

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

(StatePoint) Are you currently looking to rent a home or apartment? Then you need to protect yourself from rental fraud.Rental scams are common.The Federal Trade Commission reported over 10,000 cases in 2023 alone. Fortunately, they are avoidable.

It's not too late to get vaccinated this respiratory season

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

(StatePoint) In a time of confusion and inconsistent information, healthcare professionals want you to know that it’s not too late to get vaccinated this respiratory season.

Bristow School Board leaders honored in January

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools.

Community Events

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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 Spirit Bank.

Department of Corrections refuses to release body camera footage

Keaton Ross Oklahoma Watch

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has spent millions on body cameras with the stated goal of increasing transparency, but is refusing to release recordings to the public.

Winter car hacks — Easy fixes for cold weather problems

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Winter driving brings plenty of small annoyances — foggy windshields, frozen locks, and icy wipers. Luckily, you can fix many of these with quick, simple tricks using things you already have at home.

Absentee ballot applications available for 2026 election year

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Voters in Creek County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now, said County Election Board Secretary, Vicki Martin.Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year.

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