BPOC graduation at Central Tech highlights growing public-safety workforce

Central Technology Center recognized its latest Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) graduates during a ceremony held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, on the Drumright campus.

Monarch butterflies made stunning display in the fall

This fall, central Oklahoma residents were treated to stunning displays as thousands of migrating monarch butterflies paused to rest and feed, creating vibrant spectacles of orange across the skies and in trees.

Christmas glow on Route 66: Bristow’s Tree lighting brings holiday cheer

Along historic Route 66, the Bristow Christmas Tree glowed brilliantly as crowds gathered after sundown for the 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony.The evening carried a warm sense of cheer, marking the beginning of the holiday season and bringing renewed energy to the heart of Bristow.

Christmas Parade registration

This year's Christmas parade will happen on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Registration forms are available at Dr. Cantrell's Vision Source and must be completed and turned in no later than Monday, Dec. 1. Forms may be returned to the office in person at 121 E. 7th or faxed to (918) 3679542.

Municipal Authority receives $1,000,000 grant for system improvements

The Municipal Authority of the City of Bristow, Oklahoma (Authority) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater and water infrastructure.

A Bristow Booster

Montfort McGehee of Estate Land Company was an oil man, a family man and a well respected man. He served in many positions with the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and Elks.

Driving new opportunities: Tuition funding for laid off Oklahomans at Central Tech

For a limited time, Central Tech’s Truck Driver Training program is offering tuition assistance for Oklahomans who have been impacted by workforce reductions.Students can enroll and attend at one of the 17 locations across the state and complete the program in just 28 days.

Candidate filings begin

Candidates interested in filing for Creek County Offices will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 3 at 5 p.m. said Vicki Martin, Secretary of the Creek County Election Board.