Places

Much love has blossomed beneath the star constellation known as The Big Dipper. And likewise, many a relationship at hot dog stands, burger joints and malt shops along the famed Route 66. It seems it’s in the stars. So it was with Kay Tharp Johnston. Her mom and dad, Doc and Vernie Tharp, operated The…

A Town West-area restaurant was heavily damaged by a fire that started about an hour after the eatery closed Wednesday afternoon. Sapulpa firefighters responded to the blaze at Zayn's Cafe, 5688 W. Skelly Drive, about 4:20 p.m., Fire Capt. Greg Tallman said. When firefighters arrived, smoke was pouring from the back side of the building. Not…

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…

Crews extinguished a fire near Hobson and Adams in Sapulpa Wednesday. Crews said the homeowners called firefighters just before 9 Wednesday night. He said he initially thought someone was breaking into his home, but then realized it was on fire. The homeowner reportedly tried to put the fire out with a hose, but the flames…

More than 60 residents of a Sapulpa retirement facility were forced to evacuate after a fire early Tuesday. The fire started on a second-floor balcony of the retirement wing at Inverness Village, 3800 W. 71st St., about 1 a.m., Sapulpa Fire Department Battalion Chief D.J. Keizor said. When crews arrived, an evacuation process was in…

The pole was stolen from Rex’s Barbershop near MLK and Mission Street in Sapulpa. Police said they do not know why the someone would steal the pole, but the pole reportedly cost between $800 and $1,000. Police said the thief pried the pole off the wall outside the barbershop. The owner said he came to…

The audit also found the county had to pay $73,302 in interest unnecessarily on the purchase because paperwork wasn't filed in a timely manner with the county clerk. The state auditor on Monday criticized Creek County commissioners, saying they violated the state constitution when they acquired 226 acres in 2013. "Ultimately, the problem we have…

The Sapulpa Metro Area Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve the rezoning of 40 lots near West Fife Avenue and North Gray Street, which would allow developers to build single family homes and duplexes. The Sapulpa City Council still has to approve the plan, but the developer is hoping to use the land to build…

Editor's Note: Sapulpa Times will be releasing a full story on this later today. --   Sapulpa residents said they do not want a dirt pit expansion there. A commission will vote on whether or not to allow the expansion on what is now a golf course. Residents said the land should be used for…

SAPULPA — With a downturn in oil prices comes a double-edged sword — it’s good for consumers, and bad for energy companies. Sapulpa has found itself right in the crossroads. Many of its energy-based businesses will feel the adverse effect of cheaper gasoline; however, more people could flock to the city to be a part…