Local Business News

This Week in Sapulpa History: A history of Freddie’s B-B-Q and Steak House
December 26, 2022
As the legacy of Freddie's in Sapulpa comes to a close at the end of the year, read a timeline of this Sapulpa restaurant and the family who created it.

Leveled Up Reopens as Nerd Palace
December 22, 2022
Nerd Palace, formerly Leveled Up VR, has reopened with the intention of returning to the vision of its original purpose: a great place to hang out with friends.

A Grateful Community: My Table Restaurant Serves Free Thanksgiving Meals
November 27, 2022
It's not unheard of for an organization to help feed the homeless during this time of year. But a restaurant offering a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone who wants one? That's a little more rare.

Pablo’s Celebrates 20 Years
November 27, 2022
Read the story about how Pablo Ascencio and his wife Dunia started and grew Señor Pablo's into the Sapulpa staple it is today.

How are businesses handling the Christmas Chute? Interviews with downtown merchants
November 15, 2022
"People are getting out and supporting local businesses. They are seeing that Sapulpa is growing and heading in the direction that we need to be headed."

Dr. Chris Chenoweth Purchases Vision Source of Sapulpa
November 8, 2022
Dr. Chris Chenoweth, OD, has purchased Vision Source Sapulpa from Drs. Larry Higgs and Dennis Morris. The optometry office, at 17 South Oak Street, is now part of Chenoweth Eye Center.

Iconic Sapulpa Restaurant Freddie’s BBQ to Close
November 7, 2022
After 60 years in business, beloved family-owned, Sapulpa restaurant Freddie's BBQ and Steakhouse will close its doors permanently on December 31, 2022.

Local Collector to Auction Off Sapulpa Antiques and Signage
October 18, 2022
On Saturday, October 22nd, White plans to auction off the remainder of his collection of vintage and antique signs, housewares, petroliana, and more—most of which is based out of Sapulpa.

Going, Going, Gone: Sapulpa Herald Building Demolished
October 17, 2022
More than almost any other building in Sapulpa, the small, almost nondescript structure at 16 S. Park defined the "Oil Capital of the Southwest." Now it's gone. See the photos and video we captured.

Changes to local tag agencies explained
October 15, 2022
The Oklahoma Legislature recently passed legislation making changes to our local tag agencies. There has been, however, misinformation about what the changes mean.