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In Loving Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Ann Hensley Scofield

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Margaret “Peggy” Ann Hensley was born eight weeks early in Bristow, Oklahoma, to proud parents Cecil & Irene, who lovingly combined both of their wishes for her name. Her father wanted Ann; her mother loved Peggy. A close friend named…Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Bristow's historic Chrysler Tower begins its move to Main Street

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The Chrysler Tower in Bristow is officially on the move. Dismantling of the historic tower began on Monday. The tower is being rebuilt two blocks away from its current location to Main Street, thanks to funding from the state Route 66 Revitalization grant.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Reflections on Papa Joe: Bristow's Gentle Marine of the Pecan Grove

In the heart of Bristow, Joseph 'Papa Joe' Ihle, Sr., is a name that feels like home. At 103, he is Oklahoma's oldest living Marine and the steady hand behind Sooner Pecan, a fixture of the community. A native of Bristow, Joe grew up with parents who ran local businesses, learning early the values of hard work, responsibility, and service, lessons that would guide him for a lifetime.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

FOX23 Investigates: Family says living on Bristow Superfund site made them sick

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For more than a decade, FOX23 has investigated the contamination left behind at a Superfund site in Bristow where refineries once operated for decades before shutting down in the early 1960s. By the 1980s, homes and a church were built on the same land. Now, one family who lived next door to that church says years of exposure not only made them sick but may have contributed to the death of their loved one.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

VFW holds quilt raffle and ice cream social

The annual VFW Quilt Raffle and Ice Cream Social, held over Labor Day weekend, once again brought neighbors and friends together for a good cause. This year’s quilt raffle had a lucky winner with a fun story behind it. Ralph Gray spotted the raffle booth outside Williams Grocery, bought $40 worth of tickets, and sure enough—his name was drawn. He proudly took home the handmade quilt.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Search for missing woman ends tragically

This is a follow up to the story that ran in the Aug. 14 2025 issue of the Bristow News, regarding a Bristow resident, Patricia Matthews, who had been reported missing.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Bristow Fire Department earns high rating

The Bristow Fire Department was recently given an ISO rating of 2. Bristow's rating is a huge win for the community. This puts Bristow's fire protection services in the top tier nationally, a ranking achieved by only a small percentage of cities across the country.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Missing 71-year-old Bristow woman found dead

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OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. — Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) say the 71-year-old Bristow woman missing since August 10 was found dead.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow See the Story

Son of missing Bristow woman shares concerns over initial search

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FOX23 heard from the family of a Bristow woman who has been missing for 17 days.Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article

Bartlesville Radio » News » Bristow Man Charged With Felony DUI

A Bristow man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. 40-year-old Edgar Stinson was charged on Tuesday with DUI and driving with a suspended license. According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on Aug. 18, officers responded in reference to a possibly intoxicated individual. Stinson allegedly emitted an odor associated with intoxicating beverages, had red eyes and slurred speech. Stinson allegedly…Bristow, Oklahoma · Bristow Read Article