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Sapulpa man sentenced for embezzlement of union funds

July 13, 2021
The man embezzled union funds by writing approximately 43 unauthorized checks to himself, resulting in a loss of $19,900.

Woman narrowly misses colliding with police, hits parked truck instead

July 13, 2021
On Monday afternoon, a woman reportedly went left of center in the westbound lane, nearly resulting in a head-on collision with a police officer.

Canine repeat offender terrorizes neighborhood

July 10, 2021
Residents of a neighborhood on West Lincoln Avenue are warning others to be watchful of a dog they say has attacked several and bitten at least one person.

PHOTOS: Inaugural Chieftain Cleanup Day a great success

July 7, 2021
The students could be found working and sweating in the morning July heat within minutes of leaving the campus. Despite the rising temperatures, they were all smiles.

Did you know trees can communicate?

July 7, 2021
In 1997, ecologist Suzanne Simard discovered that trees speak to each other through what has become known as the "Wood-Wide Web."

BOCC: Election Board gets rent increase, may get new location next year

July 7, 2021
A new lease agreement between the Creek County Home Finance Authority and the Board of Creek County Commissioners for the property located at 230 East Hobson was signed at the Tuesday, July 6th BOCC meeting. The property is the site of the Creek County Election Board. CCHFA Chairman Greg Pugmire explained to the Board that…

Sapulpa’s food truck rules defined, permits limited to a 6-month period

July 4, 2021
Food trucks are becoming more prevalent in the Sapulpa, and new ordinances are taking effect

Improvements to property in Oakhurst, cost increases for bridge and highway materials

July 2, 2021
E.B. Thompson A tract in Mannford is being rezoned from an Agricultural District to a Commercial District to allow a medical marijuana dispensary at 36585 West Highway 51. Applicant Holdcity, LLC was unanimously recommended for approval by the Creek County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission and CCPC on the 15th and was approved by…

City edges closer to implementing alleyway piece of Downtown Master Plan, discusses raising budget for abated properties

July 1, 2021
The Alley Enhancement Project involves the “improvement of the alley between Water and Park Streets and Lee and Dewey Avenues.” It will be “closed to vehicle traffic, so [will be for] pedestrian use only.”

BOCC pauses meeting to attend Diehl’s funeral, process established for County repairs and maintenance

June 28, 2021
The Board of County Commissioners paused their Monday morning meeting on June 28th for an hour and a half to allow the Commissioners and County staff to attend Creek County Ambulance Service Director Rita Diehl’s funeral at First Baptist Church.
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