While it’s been a rough couple of years, as we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there is so much to be grateful for, like the love of friends and family, including the dogs and cats that have been by our side as we’ve navigated through tumultuous times.

(Statepoint) Scams and fraud are more deceiving these days, reaching you in more ways than ever before. The FTC reported 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021 alone, with reported fraud losses increasing 70% from 2020 and more than $5.8 million.

Bristow Indian Alcoholics Anonymous 325 East 10th, New Life Intenational Church, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information call (918) 210-8056.

Christmas shopping season, the Friday following Thanksgiving brings traffic jams, overcrowded malls and big box stores and aggressive, frustrated shoppers in long lines, fighting to get their hands on a limited number of discounted “door buster” items. Sounds like fun, right?

Fort Gibson: November 7. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal, water temperature 63°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, lipless baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, main lake, points, and riprap. White bass fair on jigs, sassy shad, and slabs around main lake and points. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and shad around main lake and river channel. Report submitted by Ben Haff, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

The Artisans and Gardeners Market, Bristow Retail Merchants Association, and the City of Bristow are pleased to announce their collaborative event. This event takes place December 1, 2022.

Abbey Roberts, placed third in her category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa, Nov. 8.

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Creek County Farm Bureau donates $900.00 to local fire departments along with Creek County Farm Bureau's Women's Leadership committee $450.00. Creek {Creek} County Farm Bureau recently donated ${1350.00} to fire departments in the area to help with Oklahoma's fight against the ongoing drought.