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Before we learn what makes a battery charger work, let’s examine how a battery functions. A battery is a self-contained power source that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy; this process is known as electrochemistry. The basic unit of a battery is an electrochemical cell. Typically a cell produces 1.5 volts, therefore…

Fireworks are known for their amazing visual displays during our nation's celebration of independence, but there's a lot to learn about how fireworks got their start, and how they've evolved since.

Before the popularization of television, families gathered around the radio to listen to their favorite shows. Local radio stations became a common source for music and news, and Sapulpa eventually joined the foray into radio broadcasting in June of 1962.

There have been no major advances in battery technology in the last few decades until now. We are on the edge of a battery revolution.

Thanks to a rainy spring and last week’s rain deluge, our plants are entering into this season very well-watered. How do we keep it up into the dry summer months?

Did you know...the story about Betsy Ross creating the first flag may actually be a myth? Get the details inside.

So what do our gardens need now that we can be outside? Here are some reminders for June gardeners.

Of all the restaurants throughout the history of our town, the Little Gem Cafe has been one of the most fondly remembered. Interestingly enough, the legacy of this popular cafe began halfway around the world.

The Bob Davis Tire Company is now merely a part of Sapulpa’s history, but its owners and employees will not be forgotten. This is their story.

A behind-the-scenes view will reveal annual and perennial flowers, vegetable and herb gardening, water management, and hardscape design!