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This Week in Sapulpa History: High School Mischief
April 1, 2024
In 1920, Sapulpa boys jokingly chased down the high school principal and tossed him in their new school pool...only to realize the poor guy couldn't swim! Or could he?
This Week in Sapulpa History: The Newspaper “War” of 1912
March 26, 2024
When one of Sapulpa's newspapers alleges that the Frisco Railroad might be getting its water for free from the city, or that the water plant might be sold to a syndicate, how did the others respond? See the details of the back-and-forth in Sapulpa's newspapers of 1912.
Sapulpa City Council reviews proposed 27-acre Muskogee Creek Nation medical facility
March 23, 2024
The new facility would be located at the corner of Highway 117 and South 49th West Avenue and employ around 200 people.
Creek County Literacy Program Introduces New Executive Director
March 21, 2024
Creek County Literacy Program in Sapulpa, announces the appointment of Debra Chandler as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024.
Vote for new Verizon 5G tower fails at City Council
March 20, 2024
After previously declining to make a motion, the City Council voted no on the 5G tower on Monday evening.
This Week in Sapulpa History – First Lady Tours Oklahoma
March 18, 2024
This week in history, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt made a trip visit to Creek County as part of a nationwide tour. Read what she said about Bristow, Sapulpa and more inside.
Youth Services of Creek County breaks ground for $1 million expansion
March 16, 2024
This 3,500-square-foot addition, designed by Reed Architecture and Interiors of Sapulpa, will give the agency seven new offices for its 13-member staff.
This Week in Sapulpa History: What Happened This Week 100 Years Ago?
March 13, 2024
Many things took place in Sapulpa 100 years ago this week; School attendance and students made the news, the Sapulpa Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a huge event, and something strange happened to the post office. These headlines kept a highlight of what was going on in the city.
Sapulpa City Council discusses new golf course fees and rules for public comment
March 6, 2024
Until the beginning of this month, Sapulpa's golf course hadn't seen an increase in fees or membership dues in at least six years.
This Week in Sapulpa History: What do The Texas Playboys, Sapulpa, and “Faded Love” Have in Common?
March 6, 2024
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum What does the western band the Texas Playboys, the town of Sapulpa, and the song “Faded Love” have in common? Bob Wills. “Bob Wills shared an American art form known as Western swing. He was a visionary, fiddler, composer, bandleader, and showman. His impact was personal. People met and…