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Governor calls special election to fill Creek County Commission vacancy
February 3, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt has called a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of Creek County Commissioner District Three, County Election Board Secretary Joy Naifeh said on Thursday, January 29th.
City accountant Lisa Romine retires after 37 years of dedicated service, City Council approves electronic timesheets, MLK parade, police equipment
February 2, 2021
Romine started her career with the City at the Police Department in August of 1983 and was promoted to an accountant in 2008. She’s able to boast that she is the only employee on record to have worked for both the police department and the accounting department.
Creek County First Deputy Roger Smith sworn in as acting District #3 Commissioner until special election is held
February 1, 2021
Roger Smith was sworn in at Monday morning’s Board of County Commissioners meeting for his duties as acting Commissioner for District #3. The filing period for any additional candidates will be next week and the Special Primary Election will be held on April 6, 2021. Assistant District Attorney Andrew Goforth said he is unsure when…
Detours during evening hours for three nights while bridge repairs are made where Creek Turnpike merges with Turner Turnpike
January 29, 2021
Traffic will be rerouted from the Creek Turnpike to the Turner Turnpike for a few days for bridge work.
New Rock Creek Trail System expansion a boon to the community
January 29, 2021
Expanded trail would eventually stretch from Kelly Lane Park to Jefferson Heights elementary.
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.