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Community mourns passing of longtime substitute teacher
January 15, 2023
Emily Elizabeth DeLancy, known by most as "Liz," passed away suddenly this week after a series of medical issues led to her being hospitalized.
Car erupts into flame at gas station parking lot
January 5, 2023
“I was working on the fuel pump, and two wires touched or something, and it just exploded,”
“It’s just so pretty:” Wedding at the Christmas Chute caps magical holiday season
January 5, 2023
A wedding at Martha’s Corner at the Route 66 Christmas Chute brings an end to a very special holiday season.
The Route 66 Christmas Chute ends its first year; What’s next?
January 4, 2023
On Monday evening, the lights at the Route 66 Christmas Chute went dark for the last time, effectively putting an end to the magic of the holiday season.
Former firefighter discovers love of art after stroke
January 3, 2023
Sapulpa resident John Olivas’ journey to becoming an artist is nothing less than miraculous.
Sapulpa Named “Merriest Main Street” on Today Show
December 24, 2022
Single-digit temps couldn't keep the crowds from coming for the "Merriest Main Street" appearance on The Today Show live in New York City. Read the story and rewatch the segment here!
“Cops for Kids” Program Brings Hope for the Holidays
December 23, 2022
This year, seven families, or a total of 25 kids, are getting a brighter holiday season thanks to the generosity of Sapulpa Rotary and Sapulpa FOP.
Final $500 Jingle Bells Ticket Claimed
December 22, 2022
Steven McClenathan is $500 richer this Christmas, after winning the final ticket to the 2022 Sapulpa Main Street Jingle Bells Sweepstakes—or to hear him tell it, his wife is $500 richer.
Man On The Street: What does Christmas mean to you?
December 21, 2022
The Sapulpa Herald conducted a man-on-the-street interview after the Jingle Bells Drawing, asking visitors to the Route 66 Christmas Chute, “What does Christmas mean to you?”
Man running cross-country with a rickshaw strolls through Sapulpa
December 20, 2022
It’s becoming increasingly common in downtown Sapulpa to see unusual characters, usually checking out the Christmas Chute. As of Tuesday, we can add rickshaw to that list.