E. B. Thompson
County Board of Adjustment approves 5 medical marijuana processing applications
An unusual case made its way to the County Board of Adjustment meeting on January 18th, regarding a medical marijuana applicant who will likely become a caregiver for a loved one within the next year; something the state currently prohibits.
The dispensary that was the catalyst for new city ordinances passes planning commission, as does the second phase of upscale townhomes east of town
The medical marijuana dispensary that indirectly prompted the two recent changes to the section of the City code dealing with the wording of marijuana establishments and their spacing requirements passed Sapulpa’s Planning Commission 6-1 at its special meeting on Tuesday, February 2.
New Red Bison Cannabis dispensary holds successful and busy grand opening
Local 3rd-generation businessman and restaurateur Chad Cacy and his business partner Tammi Reed-Barnett, a mental health first aid responder, have opened the Red Bison Cannabis medical marijuana dispensary at 1195 New Sapulpa Road (on the east side of Mission, in the strip center just south of La Margarita).
When Hope Overcame The Impossible
Tom Walsh's long-awaited book on his son's fight against cancer finally becomes a reality this month.
City accountant Lisa Romine retires after 37 years of dedicated service, City Council approves electronic timesheets, MLK parade, police equipment
Romine started her career with the City at the Police Department in August of 1983 and was promoted to an accountant in 2008. She’s able to boast that she is the only employee on record to have worked for both the police department and the accounting department.
Creek County First Deputy Roger Smith sworn in as acting District #3 Commissioner until special election is held
Roger Smith was sworn in at Monday morning’s Board of County Commissioners meeting for his duties as acting Commissioner for District #3. The filing period for any additional candidates will be next week and the Special Primary Election will be held on April 6, 2021. Assistant District Attorney Andrew Goforth said he is unsure when…
Detours during evening hours for three nights while bridge repairs are made where Creek Turnpike merges with Turner Turnpike
Traffic will be rerouted from the Creek Turnpike to the Turner Turnpike for a few days for bridge work.
New Rock Creek Trail System expansion a boon to the community
Expanded trail would eventually stretch from Kelly Lane Park to Jefferson Heights elementary.
County to hold one-sixth of a penny sales tax election for volunteer fire departments
The collected sales tax will be used for upgrades and maintenance to fire equipment, facilities and operations. The election is April 6th.
The Board of County Commissioners say goodbye to one of their own
“The Governor has been notified [of Whitehouse’s death] and a special election will be called. From there a successor will be chosen by the people.”
Kellyville Town Attorney resigns, new housing development going in north of town
Kellyville’s Town Attorney Clay Fees tendered his resignation last Tuesday evening, citing a promotion at his full-time job as his reason, saying he "wouldn't be doing the town a favor" if he were to remain.
City Council decreases marijuana dispensary spacing restrictions, gives updates on budget and downtown master plan
During the study session preceding January 19th's regular City Council meeting proposed changes to the City’s medical marijuana dispensary spacing requirements were discussed at length.advertisement
