E. B. Thompson
State department of education gives Epic 60 days to pay back $11.2 million to state after scathing audit’s release
The Oklahoma State Department of Education held a special meeting on Monday, October 12 to address the audit report of Epic Charter Schools released October 1 by State Auditor & Inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd.
Sapulpa City Council votes to change sewer rate structure for apartments
The long-discussed change goes into effect in 2021. Plus, three more medical-marijuana facilities are approved.
Sheriff’s office employees receive statewide awards, board approves RFID tracking system for county jail inmates
Sheriff Bret Bowling credited these outstanding recipients who were chosen from all 77 Oklahoma counties.
State auditor accuses Epic of potentially-fraudulent practices in half-billion dollars in government funds; Epic says the auditor has an agenda
State auditor and inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd released the first of a two-part report of an audit done on Epic Charter Schools on Thursday. The special investigative audit came after a six-year investigation into the organization and their accounting practices and concluded that millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money in the form of government appropriations…Local lavender farm finds footing and flourishes amid a pandemic
The new shop will house a distillery and they will be able to process their own lavender oils. You won’t want to miss visiting the farm next May and June when all the plants are in bloom.
Progress made in county’s 911 feasibility study; emergency resolutions at courthouse to continue for another week
County Commissioners discussed the results of a recent 911 feasibility study, formally approved a CIRB plan for the county, and continued the emergency procedures in place at the courthouse for another week.
Sapulpa Schools will no longer penalize students who fail a drug test but have a medical marijuana card
To be clear, it is still against school policy for any student to use, sell, be under the influence of, or be in possession of marijuana on school premises or at school-related activities.
Roughly 25% of Sapulpa Public Schools students are virtual
Assistant Superintendent says Sapulpa Schools is "light years ahead" on virtual learning.
Local community theatre’s new production a welcome respite from recent events
The Sapulpa Community Theatre opened their latest show last weekend with amended procedures to follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. You can still catch the show this weekend if you call or click to reserve tickets.
CREOKS among those providing critical mental health services in Sapulpa
Local healthcare provider CREOKS seeks to fill the gap for Oklahomans with mental health issues who, for various reasons, are not able to use traditional healthcare providers.
City Attorney: Sapulpa is “below average” in marijuana facilities
Widdoes said, “We have less dispensaries per capita than any other community our size.”
County Commissioners approve road and bridge repairs, utility crossings for oil and ONG
A utility permit for a crude oil pipeline from Cushing to Tulsa will cross through 25 roads, but is not expected to impact traffic.
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