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“Life begins at the off-ramp:” Sapulpa breaks ground on new Route 66 Park at Historic Rock Creek Bridge

July 8, 2025
"Truly, life begins when you get off those interstates—those generic interstates—and you get on 66 into these communities—that's real America. That is what America was, what it can be again, what tourists are dying to rediscover, the fabric of our DNA. That's Route 66 and that is Sapulpa."

Sapulpa residents in need get fans from OG&E

June 26, 2025
Dozens of OG&E volunteers handed out 125 fans in the Sapulpa area to those who may be at higher risk for heat-related injury and illness.
When this gets a million views, I'm going to print out the stats and give them to the owner of this home. Random DIY signs are one of my favorite things. Think about it...what sort of intense need are these people satisfying when they decide the only course of action is to make their own signs and put them on public display? What's the story here? Why did they decide to have these face the 7-11 gas station? In all seriousness, I'm sure someone working in a mental health or suicide prevention field can make use of this stock photo.

Creek County’s collaborative approach transforms opioid crisis response

June 25, 2025
The program addresses multiple needs simultaneously: housing assistance, medication for opioid use disorder, recovery housing scholarships, parenting and GED classes in jail and substance-use education for pregnant women.

Nale, Nichols honored as Paul Harris Fellows at Sapulpa Rotary Club

June 24, 2025
This prestigious recognition is a testament to their commitment to Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self” and their outstanding support of The Rotary Foundation.

The Sapulpa Historical Museum celebrates 50 years

June 12, 2025
It seems like every week we hear from a local visitor: “I’ve lived here all my life, and never been to this museum.” We always reply by saying, “that’s okay, you’re here now.”

“I really like seeing people having fun in the water:” Meet Emmy Babcock, Sapulpa’s new Aquatics Director

June 10, 2025
The new Aquatics Director talks about new experiences in Oklahoma, and changes coming to Sapulpa's pool.

The controversial J-Turn at 81st Street in Sapulpa appears to be helping

June 9, 2025
Data on traffic accidents since the installation of the J-Turn on Highway 97 at 81st appears to show that the controversial intersection project is helping to reduce the severity of crashes, if not the number of them.
Shows a senior's hands holding an iPhone while it is charging

Creek County Sheriff’s Office warns of new text message scams

June 6, 2025
Friday morning, a lot of folks got similar messages with an ominous warning about unpaid driving tickets that could eventually lead to suspension or prosecution. The Sheriff's Office responds.

Creek County Sheriff’s Office holding another free dump day

June 5, 2025
The event comes as welcome news to the residents still struggling to deal with the debris from the storms last month.

Vintage car rides at the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum are back for 2025 summer

June 4, 2025
This year’s cars include a 1923 Packard and a 1923 Cadillac for the fourth-annual season.
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