2008 Homecoming Queen Elizabeth Dibley crowns Emily Congdon as the 2009 Bristol Homecoming Queen at the pageant held Thursday, July 9, 2009. Photo by Jacob Shaffer.
2009 Bristol Homecoming Queen Emily Congdon stands center with First runner up Tasha Rebec (right) and Second runner up Gracie Lyons (left).
The 2009 Citizen of the Year award was presented [...]

[ July 9, 2009 to July 11, 2009. ] Thursday, July 9 2009

5-11pm Rides, Concessions, Crafts and Food in Congdon Park

10am-8pm Book Sale at Bristol Library

6-6:30pm Citizen of the Year Award in Gazebo at Congdon Park

6-9pm Children’s Activities sponsored by Bristol Churches at Congdon Park

6-9pm Grand Prix Derby, Test runs on track in Children’s area at Congdon Park

6:30-7:30pm Inspire Gymnastics routine,
Congdon Park stage

7-9pm 2008 [...]

We wish to thank our generous sponsors – without them, this would not be possible!
Markline Industries, 7 Eleven, Bristol O’Hair Port, Key Bank, GRC Investments, Logistics by Bontreger, Inc., Sam’s Tire, River Inn Restaurant, Bristol Bugle News & Printing, All Trades, Inc., Eby Pines Campground, Great Lakes Outsourcing, Stahl Heating & Air Conditioning, Boardwalk Studios, [...]

Dan Watson, owner of Watson Computer Services kneels beside his sign at the new business location on East Vistula St. (Photo by Jacob Shaffer)
Dan Watson, president, and Laura Snow, vice-president, have announced the recent move of Watson Computer Services, Inc. (WCS) to 608 E. Vistula Street in Bristol, across from St. John’s Episcopal Church. The [...]

On June 18 LEAD, a new Bristol community organization, sponsored its first event, a luncheon meeting which attracted about 60 persons to the Open Door Center. LEAD is an acronym for Leadership Enhancement and Development, which seeks to bring together representatives from all segments of the Bristol area, including churches, government entities, nonprofit groups, and [...]

We would like to remind everyone of personal safety when using legal fireworks.  Town ordinance limits use of legal fireworks, firecrackers, or other explosive devices between 5:00 pm until 2 hours after sunset on June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.  July 4th and December 31st the hours permit [...]

The Bristol Town Council has voted the White Daisy Floral and Gift Shop as the recipient of the June 2009 Beautification Award for their renovation and remodeling efforts to the store building located at 211 E. Vistula St., downtown Bristol.
The award recognizes improvements both to the interior of the old building, and to the exterior.
Jenny [...]

At its meeting on June 18 the Bristol Town Council (BTC) received a preliminary draft of an ordinance governing the use of golf carts on public streets. Glenn Duncan, legal counsel for the BTC, said that a recently passed Indiana statute has clarified what cities and towns can propose regarding these vehicles.
The new law defines [...]

with Advanced Master Gardener Steve Kruse
Summer and July have arrived. To some that means hot weather, swimming and cookouts, and to others it means fireworks, Bristol Homecoming, and the county fair. To me it means Japanese beetles. The beetles are out and most places they are in large populations. The adult beetle will eat and [...]

Members of Cub Scout Pack #31 and Boy Scout Troop #31 raise the flag together at their cabin located in Cop’er Canyon in Bristol. Pictured front row, (left to right): Caleb Fry, Evan Myers, Jarod Murray, Kyle Lowrey, Ryan Bell, Lance Tepe, and Edward Bailey. Back row (l to r): Steve Caligiuri, Fred [...]

Fred Genslinger of the Bristol Fire Department (far right) accepted an award from Boy Scout Troop #31 leaders, Fred Koppy (left) and Tom Myers. The Bristol Fire Department participated in the Soap Box Derby Challenge at the Scout-O-Rama held in May of 2009. BFD captain Ryan Conners assembled the car and volunteer [...]

The Humane Society of Elkhart County (HSEC) is asking residents who have adopted a pet from the shelter to send in a photo for a reunion collage to be displayed year round at the shelter.
“We love to see the happy faces of pets and their adoptive families,” said Rachel Dennis, Assistant Director of the Humane [...]

When Michelle Spencer, owner of Curves in Bristol, took over the business a year ago, the mission was to give the women in the Bristol community a complete aerobic and strength training workout in a fun, supportive environment.
“It’s exciting to have been a part of the Bristol community, providing women with weight loss guidance and a fun, [...]

Alison Baker of Bristol, a junior education major, is a graduate of Northridge High School. Shawn Baker of Middlebury, who graduated with a degree in social studies education this past May, is a graduate of Northridge High School. Lauren Houser of Middlebury, a senior education major, is a graduate of Northridge High School. Andrew Williams [...]

Do you know how lucky we are to have lightning bugs?
For 15 years I lived in Colorado, where it’s too dry for the little buggers. My children still live there, and every summer I call them as soon as the first lightning bugs appear. I love to hear their grown-up voices soften with a hint [...]

Faultline band members are pictured above clockwise from top left: Mickey Lytell, Dennis Yochum, Klatton MckLutter, and Rob Pedzinski. They will be on stage Saturday evening from 7-10PM. Their influences of country, rock and roll, blues and four part harmonies enhance their unique sound of “country with an edge”. More information about the band can [...]

Jessica Kelich (pictured center) is surrounded by children during her mission trip to Uganda. (Photos provided)
Jessica is crowned Bristol Homecoming Queen in July 2004.
Jessica Kelich, who was crowned Bristol Homecoming Queen in 2004, has recently returned from a two-week mission trip to Uganda. The former queen had won the “Cutest Baby” award at the 1989 [...]

[ May 19, 2009; 6:30 pm; July 10, 2009; ] We are very excited about the upcoming 2009 Bristol Homecoming Queen Pageant and hope a lot of area girls participate this year!

You are eligible to participate if you are between the ages of 15 and 20 by July 10, 2009, and if you, a parent or grand-parent live or work in Bristol, or live in [...]

[ July 9, 2009; 5:00 pm; July 11, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Golf Outing
The 2009 Bristol Homecoming Committee (BHC) is planning a golf outing fundraiser to be held on Saturday, July 11 of the Homecoming Festival at Raber Golf course, Bristol.  The BHC is seeking companies and/or individuals interested in becoming hole sponsors as well as participants in the outing. Any company that donates $100 or more [...]