Organizations
Sapulpa City Council votes to extend mask mandate by 120 days
January 4, 2021
Sapulpa City Council voted 5-4 to extend the mask mandate for an additional 120 days after hearing from several residents who were in favor of ending the mandate, and at least one who supported extending it.
Year In Review: The most important local government stories of 2020
December 29, 2020
Though the pandemic wrought havoc on our lives in 2020, other things, unrelated to it, have happened in the meantime. Here's the most important local government stories from the past year.
County project manager position filled, INCOG grant for resurfacing West 81st Street approved
December 28, 2020
On Monday, December 28th the Board of County Commissioners chose a replacement for Paul Farris, Creek County’s retiring County Project Manager. Glen Mouser will begin training for the job January 4 with a starting annual salary at the Foreman Rate of $45,463.44. District #1 Commissioner Newt Stephens stated that there were two applicants for the…
Creek County’s INCOG stormwater category to be updated, Bristow-area bridge project to be completed, multiplex barn at fairgrounds accepting bids
December 28, 2020
Lots of updates at last week's Creek County Commissioners meeting, including a look at some upcoming project completions, and changes to the Creek County Fairgrounds
Photos: Christmas looking brighter as Caring Community Friends helps over 200 children
December 23, 2020
The county’s largest food bank was able to provide a full turkey or ham holiday dinner, a backpack full of food, and bags of gifts for all of the Christmas Stars on their tree.
City Council approves Liberty Park inclusive playground construction, SPD officer Steve Thompson retires after 30 years of service
December 16, 2020
Sapulpa's Liberty Park is getting upgraded to be an "Inclusive playground," meaning that everyone can play, not just children, but their caretakers, as well.
County approves new inmate tracking system, looks for new project manager, adds safety measure to McGuire Industrial Park
December 8, 2020
On Monday the Creek County Board of Commissioners signed a contract with Guardian RFID for the jail’s new Inmate Tracking System.
County to purchase 50 air scrubbers for buildings, puts hold on hiring grant writer, appoints new officer to handle health department accounts
December 1, 2020
County Commissioners decided on using a local company to handle the purchase and installation of the scrubbers. Plus, see why the county has decided to hold off on hiring a grant writer.
Sapulpa Historical Society cancels their December Open House
November 30, 2020
In what appear to be a concern for the rise in COVID-19 cases, and an effort to keep everyone "safe and comfortable," the organization has decided to cancel the Open House, and to tentatively reschedule the volunteer luncheon that they had planned to sometime in the spring of 2021.
Green Hill Funeral Home helps provide a merry Christmas for Creek County families
November 30, 2020
Green Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery is helping Creek County’s largest food pantry, Caring Community Friends, provide area families with a merry Christmas through CCF’s Christmas Stars program.