Sapulpa’s controversial mask mandate resolution not likely to be rescinded before it expires
An early removal of the mask mandate prior to its May 4th expiration doesn’t look likely, but that doesn’t mean certain City Councilors aren’t trying.
County to keep emergency resolution in place for another week, including mask mandate, fewer people in Courthouse
At last week’s Board of County Commissioner meeting, District #1 Commissioner Newt Stephens brought copies of the new County Certification map from ODOT that need to be reviewed and corrected by each Commissioner before being submitted back to ODOT.
Former Kellyville Town Administrator Beverly Lucas passes away
Longtime Town of Kellyville employee, Beverly Lucas, passed away on March 4th, 2021. She worked for the Town of Kellyville for 17 years.
Kante Group to provide Chieftain TV students paid internships to help produce new podcast
Plus, boys and girls basketball teams advance to state!
Possible bridge closure discussed at Public Works and Transportation meeting
The bulk of the PWT meeting had to do with a 17-foot drainage bridge in poor condition on 33rd West Avenue off West 76th Street South, whose owner is undetermined.
Death came calling: a look into the moving, insightful book “When Hope Overcame the Impossible”
“The surgeon’s words rang hollow as if I were in a dream…he told me to prepare for [my son’s] passing, as it was expected he would die of a stroke and/or heart attack on the operating table.”
Local author Tom Walsh credits Chamber Director for inspiration to write book on son’s battle with brain cancer
Despite Shirey’s insistence that she played no part in the creation of the book, it was important to Walsh “to keep [his] promise and deliver the first signed copy of the book to the one person whom [he] credits for making [his] dream come true.”
Excitement for downtown redevelopment grows at City Council, new fire station facilities approved to begin design process
The updated downtown master plan includes road changes, creating more living space downtown, and creating a “cohesive, diverse section comprising of the downtown and its surrounding streets and alleys.”
Director Murray recognized for outstanding service during pandemic, next Creek Turnpike closure scheduled for March 26
Internet upgrades and utility permits were also discussed, and it might be the last week for the emergency resolution for the county courthouse complex.
Excitement for downtown redevelopment grows at City Council, new fire station facilities approved to begin design process
Downtown Master Plan (DMP) consultants, Ken Boone and Taylor Plummer, from Ochsner Hare & Hare (OHH), introduced members of the City Council to the comprehensive redevelopment plan they have created at the Council’s study session on Monday evening at City Hall.
