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Deadline to request absentee ballot for June 16 election approaches

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Voters in Creek County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 Federal, State, County Primary should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said.Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.
A celebration was held at the Bell Ranch for six Bristow Public School retirees. From left, Krista Burden, Tina Cruce, Teresa Barnett, Carmen Matherly, Jodi Lomenick and Melissa Hinson courtesy photo

A celebration was held at the Bell Ranch for six Bristow Public School retirees. From left, Krista Burden, Tina Cruce, Teresa Barnett, Carmen Matherly, Jodi Lomenick and Melissa Hinson courtesy photo

Happy Retirement

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Bristow High SchoolTeacher of theYear, Ms. Sienna Vassar, was elected as District Teacher of the Year. Vassar shows passion, patience and dedication to all her students. As a special education teacher, she spends countless hours making sure her student’s needs are met. courtesy photo

Bristow High SchoolTeacher of theYear, Ms. Sienna Vassar, was elected as District Teacher of the Year. Vassar shows passion, patience and dedication to all her students. As a special education teacher, she spends countless hours making sure her student’s needs are met. courtesy photo

District Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The team is made up of (in no particular order) Brendan Weihl, of Kellyville, Charolette Sipes, of Depew. Javon Greco, Micah Greco and Hadassah Greco, all from Bristow.

The team is made up of (in no particular order) Brendan Weihl, of Kellyville, Charolette Sipes, of Depew. Javon Greco, Micah Greco and Hadassah Greco, all from Bristow.

Creek County 4-H Envirothon team winners of the 2026 Oklahoma Envirothon

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A group of Creek County 4H members are winners of the 2026 Oklahoma Envirothon. The Envirothon is a huge, environmental science competition, one of North America’s most prestigious. Envirothon is an annual, hands-on environmental science competition for high school students.
Riley Braden handing out winners certificates.

Riley Braden handing out winners certificates.

What’s So Great about Bristow contest winners announced

Submitted Article
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 during the heart of the Tabouleh Fest, local 4-H member and Oklahoma 4-H Junior Governor, Riley Braden, hosted the second annual “What's So Great About Bristow?” Art Show and Contest for youth eighteen years old and under, at the Bristow Public Library.

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BPS Annual Federal Title Indian meetingThe Bristow Public Schools Annual Federal Title I-A, Title I-D, Title II-A, Title IV, and Title VI (Indian) Programs Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the Administration Building Board Room at 420 N. Main Street.
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