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This Week in Sapulpa History: “Black Gold” Burns
June 21, 2023
The city of Sapulpa became an oil boom town, but that success lead to setbacks, controversies and accidents.
Museum Musings: Historical Highlight for June, 2023
June 19, 2023
June’s “Historical Advertisements” this month in our history show the businesses, sales, and events happening in our local stores.
The official Petunia Festival poster has been unveiled
June 19, 2023
The unique poster will be available for sale during the Petunia Fest on July 8th.
Rock Creek Music Festival continues despite weather
June 19, 2023
The Seventh Annual Rock Creek Festival took over Kelly Lane Park with three local bands, meadery, artist booths and food trucks.
BOCC enters executive session to discuss death of County Treasurer
June 19, 2023
The Board of County Commissioners voted to go into executive session at the regularly scheduled meeting Monday, June 12, to discuss the passing of Don Engle, County Treasurer.
Tulsa tough riders stop at Lake Sahoma
June 19, 2023
Sahoma Lake was an official rest stop for the Saturday portion of the 17th annual Tulsa Tough Bicycle Race. See the story and photos.
Love at the Lake: Sapulpa’s Lake Sahoma plays important role in real-life love story
June 15, 2023
Robert and Shana Dowling had no idea that their random encounter on at the Creek County Speedway would lead to a date at Sahoma Lake and ultimately, to tying the knot.
Motorcycle Club Makes Donation to Sapulpa Police Department
June 14, 2023
Southern Justice Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club recently donated five dry-fire magazines to the Sapulpa Police Department, valued around six hundred dollars.
This Week in Sapulpa History: Lowrance School Receives Library
June 13, 2023
Learn more about Sapulpa's "separate school," dating all the way back to 1906, and how it's successor was eventually named "the most beautiful rural African-American school in Oklahoma.
Budget Considered, Bingman Appointed and Zoning Approved
June 9, 2023
During Monday's Study Session, City Manager Joan Riley reviewed the proposed 2023-24 general budget for the City of Sapulpa. She estimated $29 million in expenditures and $27 million in revenue, with the largest contribution, $21 million, coming in from sales tax. This would leave an 8.9% general fund balance.