Back in the day

In February 1902, Bristowm was looking forward to electric lights and water works.In 1906, Bristow already had a few oil burning lamps placed about town. The merchants had paid for them themselves rather than take funds from the city treasury.

Coffeetime Column

The office was in its usual Monday morning subdued chaos, nothing new about the muffled exclamations, one-on-one conversations, and general hubbub. But still, there was a decidedly different element in the air. The reason?

Thinking Out Loud

My wife had knee replacement surgery three weeks ago. That was risky since she’s three score years and twenty-four. But Judy had developed such daily pain and difficulty walking that she courageously made the decision to go under the knife.

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 the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Chamber building. (purple builiding on 4th Street.

Summer food program available at various locations

As with each year that passes, the summer nutrition programs are available for children 18 years of age and younger.The summer food service program will be available at the following sites. From May 22 through Aug. 6 2026, Edison Elementary, located at 111 W.

Oklahoma permanently extends Bell-To-Bell ban beyond 2025-2026 school year

Leading child safety and well-being organizations,The Anxious Generation Movement, Smartphone Free Childhood US, InstituteforFamiliesand Technology, and Becca Schmill Foundation, announced today that Oklahoma’s new law retains the state’s “B” grade on the Phone-Free Schools State Report Card.

Hot grilling and flavor trends for the summer

(StatePoint) Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling.

Oklahoma’s Education Overhaul: What’s changing in schools next year

Decisions made at 23rd and Lincoln brought a cascade of changes to Coyle Public Schools, about 40 miles north.This year, students in Coyle attended class in person Monday through Thursday, and studied online every Friday until spring break, when Fridays became part of the weekend.

Central Tech Students of the Year

Bunny Baker, 100 years loved

CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA was proud to honor Bristow resident, Bunny Baker, on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration and induct her into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. She had a career as a bookkeeper before her retirement in 1980.