Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about a rise in scams involving “Bitcoin ATMs” that are leaving victims with depleted bank accounts. “Bitcoin ATMs” are virtual currency kiosks located in grocery stores, gas stations and malls.

(StatePoint) While bunnyand egg-shaped candies are always crowd-pleasing favorites during Easter, you can make the holiday extra special for kids with some less sugary treats that can be enjoyed year-round. For a joyfilled celebration, get inspired with these fun and egg-cellent ideas for Easter baskets: Great Books Books unlock new worlds and ideas, making them great gifts on any occasion. Easter is no exception. Use the opportunity to stock children’s shelves with fiction by favorite and new-to-them authors, as well as non-fiction books on subjects of interest to them. With the thoughtful gift of brand-new titles to discover, they’ll be well-prepared to stay engaged and entertained during the downtime of spring and summer vacation ahead. A few thematic ideas include, “The Good Egg: An Easter and Springtime Book for Kids” and “The Velveteen Rabbit.”

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On Wendesday, March 13, the Bristow Police Department (BPD) and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority raided the Dank Dispensary, located near First and Chestnut. After numerous compliants to the police department, and a month long investigation into the complaints, the BPD made several unlawful buys using undercover agents from the Drug Task Force and after enough evidence was gathered, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) came in, did a compliance check and found multiple unlawful compliance, including selling to non-medical card customers. The OMMA confiscated truckloads of THC products and shut the dispensary down.

Another measure cracking down on initiative petitions, House Bill 1105 by Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, would mandate a $1,000 petition filing fee and increase the statutory protest period from 10 to 90 days. It would also require signature collectors to complete an OSBI background check.

The Bristow Community Center will be hosting a 2024 Spring Break, Free Midday Movie Festival for local students and children. Many children and students will not be able to travel and go on vacation this year for Spring Break.

Friends of Bill Alcoholics Anonomous meeting Saturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church,211E Washington, Bristow.

Some unscrupulous promoters have marketed misleading information about Employee Retention Credit eligibility rules to well-intentioned businesses. The IRS is highlighting seven suspicious signs and urging business to seek a trusted tax professional to resolve an incorrect claim while they still can without penalties or interest.