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Fire Chief David Taylor to retire after an impressive 33-year career with SFD

November 8, 2021
Taylor was hired at SFD when he was just 23 years old, and is now retiring after 33 years. “After 33 years, it's hard walking away, you know, because these guys are like your family. They’re like brothers.”

Arrest made in connection with homicide of Sapulpa native

November 3, 2021
Braulio Becerra Lopez, 21, was arrested on October 20, 2021 for First Degree Murder. OSBI says they are still searching for two other suspects.

Ministry Spotlight: Levi Bradley and Shoulder2Shoulder Ministries

November 3, 2021
Bradley left a six-figure corporate job to go into full-time ministry. "God just broke my heart, not for the homeless, not for the religious ... for everybody in the middle of that. How are they going to hear the gospel?"

Creek County teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

November 2, 2021
“To be in this position now feels like a dream, and I plan to enjoy every minute of it.”

Creek County Ambulance responds to claims of paramedic shortage

October 26, 2021
CCEASD spoke with Sapulpa Times regarding a claim made on Facebook that the organization had no paramedics.

New Chamber President has deep roots in the community

October 25, 2021
Although not native to Creek County, Janet Birnie's love of Sapulpa is virtually unrivaled.

Painting unveiled for fallen Sapulpa soldier

October 24, 2021
A 6ft by 8ft painting was unveiled last Sunday at Patriot Café to honor Gregory Scott (Wedel) Morales.

Sapulpans look to take advantage of upcoming Route 66 centennial with big mural project

October 22, 2021
Some Sapulpans are hoping that their town will become the site of a renowned “mural event” at some point over the next couple of years, in an inspired effort to draw more visitors to the heart of Route 66 in time for The Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026.
COVID-19 Nurses & Therapists at Manchester Memorial Hospital #2

Nationwide nursing shortage has far-reaching effects, including in Creek County

October 22, 2021
Before COVID, there was a shortage of roughly 1.2 million nurses in the US. Since then, those numbers have jumped, dramatically.

Sapulpa Chamber President Suzanne Shirey moving on after 18 years

October 22, 2021
Shirey, who has led the Chamber and all its events for the last 13 years, says she'll miss "the relationships" the most.
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