Events

Sapulpa's city manager of 21 years—Tom DeArman—passed away after a tree-cutting accident in November 2015. His death shook the community in the way a man of his stature should. Four months later and Sapulpa has been without an official City Manager, with the city's Finance Director Pam Vann appointed as acting city manager in the meantime.…

In “Will My Beagle Go With Me In The Rapture? Hope of Heaven for Dog Lovers and Their Pets” author Don Diehl and his beagle, Sadie, have meaningful – and sometimes humorous – conversations about life and life hereafter. Their conversations explore the notion that all of God’s creation – animals included – is part…

The Salvation Army Sapulpa Women’s Auxiliary is preparing for the Great Futures Gala set for Thursday, April 7, at Camp Loughridge 4900 W. 71st St. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m. This annual event benefits The Salvation Army Creek County Boys & Girls Club including the youth members,…

The great thing about donuts is that they're pliable. With a little creativity, you can take a twist on a plain donut and make it memorable. If anyone in town has memorable donuts, it'd have to be Sapulpa Daylight Donuts, hands down. For nearly a decade, their colorful springtime twist on an old favorite has…

Funeral services for JoAnn (Hayes) Haag were held this past Wednesday in Sapulpa. She was the daughter of the builder and operator of popular Dixieland Skating Rink, and the niece of Clyde Hayes who built the Dixieland Park with its famous swimming pool. JoAnn was born in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 22, 1928, the only…

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Sapulpa Parks and Recreation is happening for the 26th time this year. This year's event is slated for Saturday, March 19th, and is split between times for younger children and older children/teenagers. See more below: Do the bunny hop over to Kelly Lane Park for some Easter Egg-citement,…

We previously shared an incorrect story that Taya Kyle—wife of Chris Kyle, of "American Sniper" fame—would be in Sapulpa at a local church tonight. The truth is that Taya Kyle will be sharing her story of how she's coped with the death of her husband and how her faith has made it possible. Only, she'll…

Sapulpa firefighters worked on Friday to put out a house fire at the intersection of 93rd St and 45th W Ave. The fire chief says the fire started in the attic and flames were aided by the wind, which made the it hard to get under control. The chief didn't call the home a total…

Friday, March 11, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 5, Depew School, Kellyville School, and City of Sapulpa Special Elections, Creek County Election Board Secretary Joy Naifeh said today. Naifeh said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and…

SAPULPA — With a downturn in oil prices comes a double-edged sword — it’s good for consumers, and bad for energy companies. Sapulpa has found itself right in the crossroads. Many of its energy-based businesses will feel the adverse effect of cheaper gasoline; however, more people could flock to the city to be a part…