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Featured Image: Mary Branscum, widow of James Branscum, poses with bust he created of Chief Sapulpa, of whom the town was named. The bust currently is on display at Farmers’ Feed, 121 N. Main where Ms. Branscum is employed. A carved wooden statue that once stood in the courtyard of Sapulpa City offices now stands…

For so many of us, when we live high school or college, we leave behind a lot more than our friends and old flames; we leave behind literal hobbies and activities that we'd come to enjoy. Unless you go into a field where things like music or art are a regular part of your craft,…

Karl Soliday of Sapulpa is well-acquainted with the Dragin’ Masters Car Club. The 1962 Sapulpa High School graduate is one of its first members -- back in the ‘60s. Actually, the club hasn’t been continuous since the days Karl and other local youths banded together to name and grow a car club (see sidebar “Long…

Not a lot is known yet about Joan Riley, who is seeking the City Manager seat long held by Tom DeArman, who passed away last November. Thankfully, what little we do know appears to be positive. One of Enid's City Councilors spoke very highly of Riley and her ability to be creative in her solutions…

Sapulpa firefighters say a hearing-impaired woman escaped a house fire Tuesday morning in the 100 block of West Bryan. Fire Chief David Taylor told News On 6 the woman smelled smoke and began having difficulty breathing so she fled the home around 5:45 a.m. Neighbors gave the woman shelter as firefighters arrived on scene. "We're…

Sam Johnston, who with his family operates, Farmers Feed and Supply at Sapulpa, became a full fledged “colonel” after he graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1958. No, not in the military but rather at area auction barns and farm sales. He was an auctioneer. “A lot of my buddies were going to war (the…

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…

Equinox Comics CEO Aaron Ballinger is doing all he can to get the word out about the local comic book company he co-founded with longtime pal Tim Lackey. Promotional work included creating an Equinox Comics float for the 2015 Glenpool Christmas parade. Ballinger, who lives in Glenpool, said it was a great experience. Folks dressed…

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…

One of Sapulpa's most popular thrift stores is about to get even more so. Livin' Green Thrift Store, located on 617 N. Mission St, has just released a new system for selling their books that are available outside the front entrance. The catch? It's based on the honor system. A bright, and well-written sign hanging…