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Starting the new year with loss
January 8, 2021
Early on a bright Thursday morning, I lost my compass. I lost my best friend. My children lost their Poppie. I lost my sweet little Daddy. Grief came as swift as the winds that roll over the Oklahoma hay fields.
Sapulpa’s half-penny sales tax for sewers and sanitation up for election on Tuesday
January 7, 2021
There will be no raise in taxes or utility fees. Early voting started on Thursday.
Local politicians condemn violence at the Capitol as President Trump and Joe Biden tell protestors to disperse
January 6, 2021
This is a developing story, and details might change. What began as a large crowd of protestors at the Capitol Building during the Electoral Certification process turned violent as a group stormed the building and began making their way inside. At least one woman was shot and later died, according to several news sources, who…
For the love of the race—native Sapulpan comes close to winning the Drag Racing Series Stock world championship
January 3, 2021
“It’s been a crazy adventure”
Pet food recalled after 28 dogs die
January 2, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert that certain Sportmix brand pet foods "may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin," after 28 dogs died and 8 became ill after eating the dog food in question.
Do you remember these forgotten jingles and slogans?
December 31, 2020
Catchy little tunes and phrases have long been a powerful tool in advertising to promote products, political candidates, public service messages, and much more. Let’s go back in time and recall some of the oldies but goodies.
U.K variant found in Colorado spurs concerns over vaccine delays
December 30, 2020
The Colorado man in his 20s has no history of travel, raising concerns that that the more contagious strain of the virus might already be gaining a foothold in the U.S.
New Year, New Hope
December 30, 2020
I am not, by any means, the quintessential optimist. As a matter of fact, I am frequently accused of being the “glass is half empty” kind of guy. However, 2021 fills me with optimism.
Local police captain and son receive associate’s degrees together
December 29, 2020
"To be able to graduate from the same college on the same day with [my son] just made it that much more incredible and memorable."
Mayor announces vaccines at county health department, City Council approves, police department furniture, property purchase
December 29, 2020
At the end of a short and efficient regular City Council meeting, Mayor Craig Henderson announced to the Council, public, and city staff that COVID-19 “vaccines are here,” in Sapulpa.