Creek County receives GIS mapping grant for $52,774
This is an 80/20 grant to assist in updating the County’s mapping system, which is crucial in the next phase of upgrading the emergency phone system.
A man charged with domestic assault in Sapulpa has been found murdered in Arizona
The man received a suspended sentence in Creek County and was transferred to Arizona after his release to answer for warrants from previous charges.
Giving hearts, wanted: Sapulpa’s new United Way chair sees potential all over town
Tawni Vickers radiates passion and energy for her hometown when speaking about becoming this year’s chair of the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) campaign for Sapulpa. It’s hard not to get excited about Sapulpa’s potential and opportunities when speaking with her.
Sapulpa’s getting a huge 26-ft Christmas Tree
The Sapulpa Chamber Foundation and Sapulpa Main Street are partnering to bring a 26-ft, pre-lit Christmas tree to adorn the Courthouse lawn.
Grand River Dam Authority granted access to county GPS information
Creek County will allow Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) access to its Intelligent Middleware (IMW) server so it can capture latitude and longitude information for its subscribers. IMW services help communications with radios and smartphones. At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 19th, Commissioner New Stephens said that the GRDA request is about…
Our highest potential: the Downtown Master Plan
The studio Sapulpa hired to reimagine our downtown staged a community open house last week. Read about the greatest ideas and the biggest setbacks affecting Sapulpa’s downtown.
City Council approves rebranding of Golf Course, SPS implores City for mask mandate
The Golf Course is getting a new, more marketable name. Plus, see future upgrades to water treatment system.
State virtual school board votes to begin the process to terminate Epic’s contract amid recent controversy
Epic Superintendent, Bart Banfield, sent an email to parents immediately following the meeting, assuring them that the school would continue to operate as usual for the remainder of the year.
SPS to plan virtual learning test day, school board president lauds administration for managing pandemic complications with limited budget
The Sapulpa Board of Education approved a handful of changes to the “Return to Learn” plan, as well as a “virtual practice day” after Fall Break. Details inside.
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.