Mayor announces vaccines at county health department, City Council approves, police department furniture, property purchase

Mayor announces vaccines at county health department, City Council approves, police department furniture, property purchase

ByE. B. Thompson

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
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County project manager position filled, INCOG grant for resurfacing West 81st Street approved

ByE. B. Thompson

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

Creek County’s INCOG stormwater category to be updated, Bristow-area bridge project to be completed, multiplex barn at fairgrounds accepting bids

ByE. B. Thompson

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 Fairgrounds

Administration and Finance Committee approves upgraded AV equipment in City Hall, new fire training facility and tower

Administration and Finance Committee approves upgraded AV equipment in City Hall, new fire training facility and tower

ByE. B. Thompson

Mayor Craig Henderson, a member of the Administration and Finance Committee, commented, “This is about the community at large…We as a committee need to do this for the people of Sapulpa.”

Commissioner Warner to establish new 911 trust authority, Stephens to continue on INCOG board of directors

Commissioner Warner to establish new 911 trust authority, Stephens to continue on INCOG board of directors

ByE. B. Thompson

At the December 14th Board of County Commissioners meeting, Creek County District 2 Commissioner Leon Warner was unanimously selected to act as the trustee for the proposed Creek County 911 Trust Authority, a public trust consisting of nine members from various county organizations and one County Commissioner.

First Presbyterian Church celebrates 125 years in Sapulpa, distinguishes itself through leadership, citizenship, service

First Presbyterian Church celebrates 125 years in Sapulpa, distinguishes itself through leadership, citizenship, service

ByE. B. Thompson

First Presbyterian Church celebrates 125 years as we recall the lasting impressions it’s made on our town. Several projects that FPC began have spun off into their own self-sustaining organizations that remain today.

City Council approves Liberty Park inclusive playground construction, SPD officer Steve Thompson retires after 30 years of service
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City Council approves Liberty Park inclusive playground construction, SPD officer Steve Thompson retires after 30 years of service

ByE. B. Thompson

Sapulpa’s Liberty Park is getting upgraded to be an “Inclusive playground,” meaning that everyone can play, not just children, but their caretakers, as well.

County to purchase 50 air scrubbers for buildings, puts hold on hiring grant writer, appoints new officer to handle health department accounts

County to purchase 50 air scrubbers for buildings, puts hold on hiring grant writer, appoints new officer to handle health department accounts

ByE. B. Thompson

County Commissioners decided on using a local company to handle the purchase and installation of the scrubbers. Plus, see why the county has decided to hold off on hiring a grant writer.