Organizations
Firefighters recognized in Inaugural Ball
March 24, 2022
It was the first event of its kind, whereas in the past the firefighters have held fundraisers, this was a formal ball, held in order to award the men of exceptional service for the past year.
This Week in Sapulpa History: How we migrated from “frogs” to street signs
March 22, 2022
Almost non-existent today, at one time Sapulpa's traffic was directed by oblong iron "frogs." Can you spot them in these before-and-after photos?
Massive fire west of Sapulpa burns 300 acres, no structural damage or injuries reported
March 16, 2022
Highway 33 was closed by Creek County Sheriff’s deputies for several hours as the fire caused smoke so thick it made seeing the roadway difficult.
Creek County Emergency Management Department gets a new high-pressure fire fighting system
March 15, 2022
Alex WaltersThe search for a self-contained high-pressure water and foam suppression system for use by the emergency department to fight fires in Creek County has finally ended. Only two companies met the county's specs without altering the final performance: Light Em Up, which offered a 3/4” in 200’ hose with 18 gallons and 1500 psi,…
Eight ARPA funded projects and seven Creek County entities receive approval and ARPA monies
March 15, 2022
Alex WaltersThe Creek County Commissioners have agreed to allocate $3 million in ARPA funds on roads and bridges, giving each district $1 million to use on their projects. With numerous large-scale projects Aimed to begin, tracking both the funds and projects became a bit of a concern. The county plans to track the projects and…
This Week in Sapulpa History: First woman elected President of district in Oklahoma Association of Negro Teachers
March 15, 2022
Three Sapulpa teachers were elected to office in the association, including the first woman president.
Kayla Parnell is Back at the Chamber
March 11, 2022
Kayla has returned to the Chamber after eleven years away. She called the move "an opportunity I couldn't turn down."
Former City Council hopeful arrested on DUI, weapons charges
March 8, 2022
Sapulpa police say they believed the man was under the influence, and that he was carrying a loaded handgun and a half-empty can of beer in the car.
First two bridges funded with ARPA have been determined; “it’s hard to find a bridge worse than this one”
March 7, 2022
The 10ft structure is located on a school bus route. “Buses go over both of them daily.”
This Week in Sapulpa History: New Salvation Army Building Opened in 1918
March 6, 2022
“Elaborate preparations have been made by the Sapulpa Salvation Army for the opening and dedication of their magnificent new citadel at 21 South Water Street."