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In history one can find a half dozen derivatives for the name Sapulpa. It’s the name given our town for the Creek Indian who operated a trading post here before we were a town. But do you know how we got our school mascot name? Stay tuned for “the rest of the story.” Lawrence and…

SAPULPA, Oklahoma - Students from the Oklahoma School for the Blind are giving back to a local organization as a "thank you" for all its help. A group of students worked on Thursday at Sapulpa's First Baptist Church, serving lunch to members of the Lions Club and others. Teachers say the club has been a big…

In 2007, Jesse Melton caught a bug. Well, he was bitten by one. As a teenager, the Kellyville High School student decided that he wanted to take a serious stab at acting—the problem was, there wasn't much of an outlet for aspiring Oscar winners at the Home of the Ponies. "We had a speech class, and…

Remember that story back in November about the suspect who shot a homeowner, then got in his truck and proceeded to lead a chase all the way to Sapulpa from Cushing? Unless you were there to witness it, you probably didn't think too much of it at the time. We were just glad the guy was…

This letter comes from former resident Craig Wright. We welcome letters to the editor at news@sapulpatimes.com — letters may be edited for use in publication. Why is Sapulpa not growing?  The population now is about what it was 30 years ago.  I no longer live there but visit every few months.  I don’t see new major…

Sapulpa brought it’s best and most dedicated to the game and came out with a great showing for both the NCDA Honor Band, and those qualifying to move on to the second round of All State auditions.

Sapulpa's star Running Back Dae Williams announced via twitter that he had an offer made to him from Virginia Tech. He made the announcement on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllDae_/status/673981311090954240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The 6'2" and 230lb Sapulpa Chieftain has reportedly received six offers so far, and he committed to SMU back in July. See some of the highlights from his…

With the cooler weather, the lights and the food that comes around on the holidays, also comes the pinch in your wallet or checking account. A lot of folks, to ease the burden (or take advantage of the holiday pay), are looking for a part-time job or work-from-home opportunity to help cushion what could ordinarily…

Just a hint of mist touched Barbara Napier’s eye as she hung up the phone Wednesday behind the counter at Happy Hollow Gun Range. “Just a friend reminding me, wishing me well,” she said. “My husband passed away one year ago today.” The staff and regulars — even those of us who only visited a…

    What started as an uneventful trip to get a sandwich turned into an experience they won't soon forget. Oklahoma Veteran National Guardsman Sgt. Greg Vanarsdel has had a rough journey the last few years—and that was eight years after he returned home from his last tour of duty in Iraq. In 2012, his…