History
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Mayor Leon Pinson signs a proclamation declaring Oct. 6-12 as disability employment awareness week..
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What pandemic relief projects Oklahoma lawmakers approved, omitted in special session
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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A last-minute disagreement between the Oklahoma House and Senate over a pandemic relief bill to fund domestic violence programs is the only piece of unfinished business from a two-day special session that allocated almost $2 billion to water infrastructure, broadband and mental health needs.
Community Events
Bristow Social Services Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Bristow Social Services will be holding its ulled pork fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m.
OSBI investigating death of 35 year old Lincoln County man
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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According to a release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations, OSBI, the bureau is investigating the death of a 35 year old male in Lincoln County. The Lincoln County Sheriff and Sac N Fox Tribal Police responded to a call at an address just outside of Prague city limits where they found the man dead from a gunshot wound. At this point the OSBI was called in.
City council meets in chambers
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The Bristow City Council met in chambers Monday evening discussing various agenda items on the city side, municipal side and hospital authority side. After roll call, invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance the council got busy approving the minutes from the last meeting and approving claims.
Klingensmith Park to host events on Saturday
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Looking for some financially friendly fun? Klingensmith Park will host multiple events with free spectator admission this weekend, offering families and individuals local entertainment choices. All of the fun begins at 11 a.m. Saturday morning.
Channeling childhood chaos to help Oklahomans suffering addiction, mental illness
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Abuse and fear filled Mongo Allen’s childhood. For years, he watched his father struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. Allen and his brothers suffered the consequences. After his father recovered and opened up about his strife, Allen began teaching others how to heal.
Stabbings Soar at Southeast Oklahoma Private Prison
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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At least 18 people have been stabbed — three fatally — in one private prison in southeast Oklahoma this year, emergency records show. A deadly July 31 attack on corrections officer Alan Jay Hershberger is part of a dramatic increase in stabbings at Davis Correctional Facility, which incarcerates high-risk, violent offenders.