Local Business News

Edmond “Tex” Slyman, beloved owner of Freddie’s BBQ and Steakhouse, remembered fondly

August 1, 2022

Edmond Slyman, known as “Tex” by many, and as the owner of Sapulpa staple Freddie’s BBQ and Steakhouse on New Sapulpa Road, passed away on…

First United named to Forbes America’s Best Banks in Each State 2022 list

July 21, 2022

First United is one of only 133 banks in the United States to be recognized.

SeneGence provides $100K to global charities dealing with mental and physical disabilities

July 19, 2022

The award was made as part of the SeneGence PIT (Princess In Training) event earlier this month.

Reed earns Accredited Learning Environments Designation

July 5, 2022

David Reed—the founder of Sapulpa-based Reed Architecture and Interiors—has obtained the accreditation from the only professional organization whose principal purpose is to improve the places…

Meet Reed Architecture’s two summer interns

June 22, 2022

Reed Architecture and Interiors welcomes two summer interns, Cassidy Cecilia Teel and Joshua Helms.

Local artisan soap and lotion shop Finn Knows Soap is closing its store on Water Street

June 17, 2022

Though they’re closing the store, you’ll still be able to get their soaps and lotions! See inside for how.

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Sapulpa City Council approves new incentive to entice more restaurants to open downtown

June 6, 2022

“There is lots of buzz in our downtown. This incentive builds on that momentum to bring eating options our citizens are hoping to see.”

Roma Italian Ristorante has closed

May 25, 2022

The owners say that not having enough employees led to their closing.

Sapulpa’s iconic Route 66 stop Hickory House Bar-B-Q is closing after 41 years

May 23, 2022

“We can’t go on forever, even though we might want to.” The restaurant’s last day will be Saturday.

Hirschbach completes acquisition of John Christner Trucking

May 9, 2022

John Christner began trucking in the 1960s hauling produce from California. He started JCT in 1986.