Organizations
County to hold one-sixth of a penny sales tax election for volunteer fire departments
January 26, 2021
The collected sales tax will be used for upgrades and maintenance to fire equipment, facilities and operations. The election is April 6th.
Bartlett grants highlight January Board of Education Meeting
January 21, 2021
The first meeting of the Sapulpa School Board of Education in 2021 was highlighted by recognitions, approval of the Bartlett Foundation grants, and a mid-year financial update.
The Board of County Commissioners say goodbye to one of their own
January 20, 2021
“The Governor has been notified [of Whitehouse’s death] and a special election will be called. From there a successor will be chosen by the people.”
City Council decreases marijuana dispensary spacing restrictions, gives updates on budget and downtown master plan
January 19, 2021
During the study session preceding January 19th's regular City Council meeting proposed changes to the City’s medical marijuana dispensary spacing requirements were discussed at length.
County Commissioner Lane Whitehouse passes
January 18, 2021
Whitehouse was a longtime public servant, working 24 years with Creek County, with the last six of those years being as County Commissioner.
Sapulpa Historical Society Museum to remain closed until February 4th
January 13, 2021
The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.
City officials share results of BTW feasibility study, update on Downtown Master Plan
January 13, 2021
“We get one shot at this. We want to do a good job.”
Bubb’s Creek Motocross approved by county with restrictions
January 13, 2021
The Creek County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an exemption to allow the popular new motocross track to continue operations.
Turner Turnpike expansion resumes near Creek Turnpike entrance, county COVID numbers up 30% in 3 days
January 12, 2021
The Turner Turnpike project, which will expand the Interstate from four lanes to six near the Creek Turnpike entrance going into Tulsa from Highway 66, begins Monday.
Four county officials sworn in at County Commissioners Meeting
January 11, 2021
Plus, Stephens renominated as chair of the board of commissioners and information on the Phase 1 vaccine rollout results.