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Former Creek County Residents Part of New “Kitchen 66” Food Startups
January 28, 2016
Russell Wagner, who along with wife Meagan Wagner is participating in the launch program, said that not having access to a commercial kitchen was the biggest obstacle they faced while trying to start their business Mr. Salsa. The Wagners’ company will provide fresh, cold, ready-to-eat salsas that Wagner said he envisions being sold in refrigerated…
Former NFL cheerleader from Glenpool graduates to Miss Oklahoma USA
January 28, 2016
In winning the title of Miss Oklahoma USA, Taylor Gorton earned a crown, a sash and a platform that allows her to reach many people — maybe even the Hanson brothers? In 2010, when Gorton was a National American Miss Teen, she told an interviewer her favorite childhood memory was attending a Hanson concert in…
Cyclist Punched, Injured In Sapulpa Finishes Cross-Country Journey
January 26, 2016
Really glad that one of our local knuckleheads didn't keep this guy from completing his journey.
Glenpool couple is making wishes & dreams come true with prom resale event
January 25, 2016
It’s a fairly common occurrence. You buy something online based on a photo and when you get it, it looks nothing like what you thought.Most people would just send it back and order something else. But not Michelle Dugan. For this Glenpool resident, her daughter’s purchase of a prom dress online sparked the idea for…
Sapulpa Business History and Stories Compiled in New Book from Bob Nale
January 25, 2016
Sapulpa realtor Bob Nale has compiled a book of his commercial real estate dealings over the past 40 years -- including nearly the last one of 2015. The self-published book will be of special interest to local history buffs.
Local artist captures the legacy of “The Rail Agent”
January 24, 2016
It was nearly 40 years ago when Sapulpa artist Russell Crosby was approached by a co-worker about doing a painting of his grandfather. The result, a neat Christmas gift for mom and the capturing of an important and otherwise forgotten piece of railroad legacy.
Sapulpa High graduate among inductees of TPS Hall of Fame
January 23, 2016
Several basketball standouts were among the 11 inducted into the Tulsa Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday, but Webster graduate Rich Calmus was the only of those with a World Series ring.
Sapulpa’s Dae Williams commits to Louisville
January 22, 2016
Just two days after he reopened his recruitment, Sapulpa star running back Dae Williams made a decision for a new home.Williams verbally committed to Louisville on Thursday, he announced on his Twitter page. He is ranked No. 23 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 rankings of the state’s top college recruits for the 2016 class. Source:…
Cross-dressing Eufaula bank robbery suspect was convicted of a robbery in Sapulpa ten years ago
January 22, 2016
You can't make this stuff up. Investigators say 39-year-old Cedric Lamont Norris dressed as a woman and robbed the Bank of Eufaula Thursday morning, but records show it's not the first time he's been in trouble in Oklahoma.
‘Chieftains’ Contest Winner Also Became Health Care Pillar
January 20, 2016
Pauline (Polly) was born in Sapulpa in 1910 to Minnie Aldora Cue Page and Robert Lennard Page. Her parents met in 1896 when their families moved to this area and lived on adjoining farms five miles west of Sapulpa. During her high school years Polly was a cheerleader of the Pep Club named the "White…