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More schools get free school supplies boxes, courtesy of Girl Scouts Troop 73

August 24, 2020
Is your kid a bit short on school supplies? Don't worry, these girls have got you covered.

Downtown Master Plan workshop kicks off planning stage for revitalization project

August 14, 2020
The workshop jointly hosted by the city’s Urban Development Department and the recently-hired consultant team from Oschner Hare + Hare out of Kansas City will work with members of the community and city leaders to design a master plan for a renovation of downtown Sapulpa.

From Creek County to Hollywood: How a Sapulpa native became a “golden age” Disney animator

August 14, 2020
Read the story of how a Sapulpa farm boy with an artistic bent caught the eye of Disney when he was just sixteen.

“It’s not coming, it’s here:” new city councilor Brian Stephens talks about Sapulpa’s potential for “explosive growth”

August 10, 2020
"I just want it to be a better place to live. Cleaner, nicer, with nice, busy streets. that's the sole reason that I got into city council, period."

“Return to Learn” Sapulpa Public Schools prepares to open with new initiative

August 1, 2020
In their "Return to Learn" initiative released on Saturday, Sapulpa Public Schools has created a set of safety protocols for returning to this classroom this month. Details inside.

“It is time:” City Manager says Sapulpa is ripe for future development

July 30, 2020
In this installment of "How your government works," we asked our City Manager the question we hear a lot: Do our city leaders want Sapulpa to stay small? Are they turning away businesses or keeping certain restaurants from coming here?”

Mounds Happiness Hotel bringing new life back into town

July 29, 2020
The Fords recently purchased a vintage two-story building in the heart of downtown Mounds to restore. It's a structure with stories and history.

Lori’s Sweet Sinsations says goodbye

July 29, 2020
Lori's Sweet Sinsations has officially closed their doors. We stopped by to talk with Lori and Bobby Duncan about what their journey has been like.
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Mask Requirements: Are they legal? (Hint: Yes. Yes, they are.)

July 28, 2020
At last week's City Council meeting regarding mask mandates, some commenters, citing the U.S. Constitution and principles of freedom and individual liberty, raised the question of whether mask requirements are legal. The short answer is: Yes. Yes, they are.

VIDEO: Sapulpa steps up to welcome Greg Morales home

July 28, 2020
Morales' mother called the hometown procession "an amazing display of love and support."
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