E. B. Thompson
Sapulpa parents charged with neglect, possession after death of 5-month old infant
A man and woman were arrested on charges of child neglect and possession after an investigation into a November police call regarding an unresponsive infant.
City officials share results of BTW feasibility study, update on Downtown Master Plan
“We get one shot at this. We want to do a good job.”
Turner Turnpike expansion resumes near Creek Turnpike entrance, county COVID numbers up 30% in 3 days
The Turner Turnpike project, which will expand the Interstate from four lanes to six near the Creek Turnpike entrance going into Tulsa from Highway 66, begins Monday.
Four county officials sworn in at County Commissioners Meeting
Plus, Stephens renominated as chair of the board of commissioners and information on the Phase 1 vaccine rollout results.
Local dirt bike track provides hours of wholesome, family-friendly fun
Bubb’s Creek Motocross Track is a new, family-run dirt bike riding course for everyone from novice to competitive riders.
Sapulpa’s half-penny sales tax for sewers and sanitation up for election on Tuesday
There will be no raise in taxes or utility fees. Early voting started on Thursday.
For the love of the race—native Sapulpan comes close to winning the Drag Racing Series Stock world championship
“It’s been a crazy adventure”
Local police captain and son receive associate’s degrees together
"To be able to graduate from the same college on the same day with [my son] just made it that much more incredible and memorable."
Year In Review: The most important local government stories of 2020
Though the pandemic wrought havoc on our lives in 2020, other things, unrelated to it, have happened in the meantime. Here's the most important local government stories from the past year.
Mayor announces vaccines at county health department, City Council approves, police department furniture, property purchase
At the end of a short and efficient regular City Council meeting, Mayor Craig Henderson announced to the Council, public, and city staff that COVID-19 “vaccines are here,” in Sapulpa.
County project manager position filled, INCOG grant for resurfacing West 81st Street approved
On Monday, December 28th the Board of County Commissioners chose a replacement for Paul Farris, Creek County’s retiring County Project Manager. Glen Mouser will begin training for the job January 4 with a starting annual salary at the Foreman Rate of $45,463.44. District #1 Commissioner Newt Stephens stated that there were two applicants for the…
Creek County’s INCOG stormwater category to be updated, Bristow-area bridge project to be completed, multiplex barn at fairgrounds accepting bids
Lots of updates at last week's Creek County Commissioners meeting, including a look at some upcoming project completions, and changes to the Creek County Fairgroundsadvertisement
