The First Silent Night

On Christmas Eve in 1818 a blizzard stranded the tiny village of Oberndorf nestled in the Austrian Mountains. that same day the people of St. Nickolas church found their organ broken.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am no George Bailey, but… “This is a Wonderful Place!” I’m a temporary visitor to this community, brought here to bridge the time between a retiring administrator at Rainbow Health Care and the new administrator, yet to be hired.

Christmas following the death of a child

Bristow, Oklahoma Christmas is one of the biggest events of the year. There is so much tradition, preparation, and coming together of families that it becomes a really important event on the family calendar.

Mayors’ Corner

Mayor Kris Wyatt On January 9, there will be a special election for Bristow residents to vote on changing the verbiage for the use of the half-penny sales tax that was voted in in April of 2021.

How Would You React?

The author of the Old Testament Bible book of Ecclesiastes wrote wise words for people to think about. He also wrote with a pessimistic slant. At times he was downright negative! King Solomon’s words of wisdom get the listener to think about his or her own temporal life.

Mayors’ Corner

Let’s talk city parks! If you’ve recently had an opportunity to visit one or more of our city’s parks, you may have noticed improvements. I’ll admit the progress has been stop-and-go, but there is a definite focus on upgrades.

How Would You React?

Kenny was fifteen when he’d ride the New York City subway on lonely summer mornings. He went to NBC studios at Rockefeller Center. At 7:30 one morning, he arrived at the television studios, and few people were there. High marble walls magnified every sound.

Thinking Out Loud

Bristow, Oklahoma Recently I was asked to speak to several hundred people who openly admit they dread the holidays. The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas isn’t the favorite for a lot of people.

Mayors’ Corner

Mayor Kris Wyat Greetings! I want to take time to remind residents of changes within the water billing department effective January 1, 2024. Late fees will increase to 10%. Bills are always due on the 15th of each month.

Who’s Talking to God?

Mike had traveled to Colorado for a family reunion. Arriving early, he decided to do some free climbing, an extreme rock climbing sport. He had no equipment, and he failed to tell anyone of his plans.