Sapulpa Times

01/20/2021

Obituaries and Death Notices for January 19, 2021

01/19/2021

Congrats to Cindy Kerr for winning the Sapulpa Times Reader Survey giveaway! Enjoy your new Roku TV!

01/19/2021

Kellyville Town Attorney resigns, new housing development going in north of town

Kellyville’s Town Attorney Clay Fees tendered his resignation last Tuesday evening, citing a promotion at his full-time job as his reason, saying he "wouldn't be doing the town a favor" if he were to remain.

Kellyville’s Town Attorney Clay Fees tendered his resignation last Tuesday evening, citing a promotion at his full-time job as his reason, saying he “wouldn’t be doing the town a favor&…

01/19/2021

Opinion: A year later, have local businesses changed their hours?

A year ago this week, I advised local businesses to work on making a permanent change to their hours of operation, Did it work?

A year ago this week, I advised local businesses to work on making a permanent change to their hours of operation, Did it work?

01/19/2021

Governor Stitt pushes for school reopenings and changes quarantine guidelines

On January 12, Governor Stitt held a press conference urging Oklahoma schools to go back to in-classroom learning.

On January 12, Governor Stitt held a press conference urging Oklahoma schools to go back to in-classroom learning.

01/18/2021

Westlake Ace Hardware pricing explained

After reports of Westlake Ace Hardware pricing certain cleaning supplies and disinfectants extremely high, we spoke with management to get the full story.

After reports of Westlake Ace Hardware pricing certain cleaning supplies and disinfectants extremely high, we spoke with management to get the full story.

01/18/2021

Sapulpa parents charged with neglect, possession after death of 5-month old infant

A man and woman were arrested on charges of child neglect and possession after an investigation into a November police call regarding an unresponsive infant.

Sapulpa police officers responded to a call from a mother at a house on West Lee on Saturday, November 21 at approximately 11 a.m. about her five-month-old infant who was not breathing. The mother,…

01/18/2021

Updates coming to IOOF Building

"The best location in town" will soon be operating again.

“The best location in town” will soon be operating again.

01/18/2021

2022 MLK Day Celebration to bring the town together

A Martin Luther King Day celebration is beginning to take shape as community members are organizing with 365 days ahead of them to bring the town together and re-awaken the downtown streets in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. here in Sapulpa.

A Martin Luther King Day celebration is beginning to take shape as community members are organizing with 365 days ahead of them to bring the town together and re-awaken the downtown streets in cele…

01/18/2021

County Commissioner Lane Whitehouse passes

Whitehouse was a longtime public servant, working 24 years with Creek County, with the last six of those years being as County Commissioner.

Whitehouse was a longtime public servant, working 24 years with Creek County, with the last six of those years being as County Commissioner.

01/18/2021

Do you remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

No American in the twentieth century did more to bring about equality for the black community than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

No American in the twentieth century did more to bring about equality for blacks than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/16/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball

The 8th grade girls beat Sand Springs last night at the Chieftain Center. Congratulations ladies.

01/15/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball

Temira Poindexter

01/13/2021

City officials share results of BTW feasibility study, update on Downtown Master Plan

Another snippet from Monday's Ec-Dev committee meeting that you might've missed: Sapulpa still does not have an Economic Development Director.

E.B. Thompson reports that a qualified candidate was offered the job late last year and was expected to start at the beginning of January, but something changed and the City is again searching for the best fit. Sapulpa City Manager Joan Riley said the position has been listed as open and that she will be reviewing applications again.

Riley doesn't seem too concerned about the setback, telling the Committee, “I’ve reached out to a few people. It’s going to be alright.” The deadline for applicants is February 22.

Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/35yNkIT

Do you know someone who might be a good fit? Find the application here: https://buff.ly/3bBNXVW

“We get one shot at this. We want to do a good job.”

01/13/2021

Sapulpa Historical Society Museum to remain closed until February 4th

The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.

The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.

01/13/2021

Looks like the work they’re doing on Park street is just about complete! We’re working to find out from the city when the road will be open again.

01/13/2021

City officials share results of BTW feasibility study, update on Downtown Master Plan

“We get one shot at this. We want to do a good job.”

“We get one shot at this. We want to do a good job.”

01/13/2021

Bubb’s Creek Motocross approved by county with restrictions

The Creek County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an exemption to allow the popular new motocross track to continue operations.

The Creek County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an exemption to allow the popular new motocross track to continue operations.

01/13/2021

Turner Turnpike expansion resumes near Creek Turnpike entrance, county COVID numbers up 30% in 3 days

The Turner Turnpike project, which will expand the Interstate from four lanes to six near the Creek Turnpike entrance going into Tulsa from Highway 66, begins Monday.

The Turner Turnpike project, which will expand the Interstate from four lanes to six near the Creek Turnpike entrance going into Tulsa from Highway 66, begins Monday.

01/13/2021

National vaccine rollout anything but warp speed

According to the CDC, as of January 11th, 8,987,322 Americans have received their first COVID-19 vaccination dose—a third of the 25 million doses that have been distributed to the states under the Operation Warp Speed program.

According to the CDC, as of January 11th, 8,987,322 Americans have received their first COVID-19 vaccination dose—a third of the 25 million doses that have been distributed to the states under the …

01/13/2021

Sapulpa overwhelmingly votes to renew half-penny sanitation proposal

A Sewer Tax Election in effect for Sapulpa since 1998 has been renewed today as the polling results report a "Yes" vote of 321 to only 124 "No" votes.

A Sewer Tax Election in effect for Sapulpa since 1998 has been renewed today as the polling results report a “Yes” vote of 321 to only 124 “No” votes.

01/13/2021

2021 ELECTION RESULTS UPDATE: Only 18% of precincts reporting in so far, but the renewal of the half-penny sewer and sanitation proposition is passing by over 75% right now. Stay tuned!

01/13/2021

Sapulpa’s head football coach announces his resignation

Borgstadt, who has has led the Sapulpa Chieftains for the last five years, says he's stepping back to spend more time with family.

Borgstadt, who has has led the Sapulpa Chieftains for the last five years, says he’s stepping back to spend more time with family.

01/12/2021

Don’t forget to vote today! We’ll get you the results this evening. Polls close at 7pm! #votingmatters #journalismmatters

01/12/2021

Long lines at the First Christian Church in Sapulpa for the COVID vaccine. Police at the scene say they’re running about a half hour behind right now. You can schedule your vaccine at https://ok-vras.powerappsportals.us/

01/12/2021

Sapulpa’s half-penny sales tax for sewers and sanitation up for election on Tuesday

Don't forget to vote today on the renewal of the half-penny sales tax project. Here's more info if you need it: https://sapulpatimes.com/sapulpas-half-penny-sales-tax-for-sewers-and-sanitation-up-for-election-on-tuesday

Polls close at 7!

01/12/2021

How the 25th Amendment works

Politicians, political pundits, and the press have been discussing it on a non-stop basis, since the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, January 6, 2021. So what exactly is the 25th Amendment?

Politicians, political pundits, and the press have been discussing it on a non-stop basis, since the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, January 6, 2021. So what exactly is the 25th Amendment?

01/11/2021

Four county officials sworn in at County Commissioners Meeting

Plus, Stephens renominated as chair of the board of commissioners and information on the Phase 1 vaccine rollout results.

Plus, Stephens renominated as chair of the board of commissioners and information on the Phase 1 vaccine rollout results.

01/11/2021

“What I saw:” Trump supporter tells of experience at Washington D.C.

Read the Sapulpa Times exclusive interview with someone who was at the Capitol last Wednesday.

Read the Sapulpa Times exclusive interview with someone who was at the Capitol last Wednesday.

01/11/2021

Local dirt bike track provides hours of wholesome, family-friendly fun

Bubb’s Creek Motocross Track is a new, family-run dirt bike riding course for everyone from novice to competitive riders.

Bubb’s Creek Motocross Track is a new, family-run dirt bike riding course for everyone from novice to competitive riders.

01/10/2021

Chieftain Athletics

Your Lincoln Christian Invitational champions!

Jackson Skipper was named to the all tournament team and Tezohn Taft was named the tournament MVP!

#chieftainstrong

01/10/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball

Abby Hendrickson plays on the 7th grade basketball team and was named Student of the Month at Sapulpa Middle School. Congratulations Abby.
Chieftain Strong
Chieftain Family

01/10/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball

Stailee Heard and Alexis Lewis made the All Tournament team at the Skiatook tournament with Temira Poindexter being named the MVP. Congratulations ladies.
(Masks taken off for the picture)
Chieftain Strong
Chieftain Family ❤

01/10/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball

Skiatook tournament Champions. The girls beat (5A) #3 Tahlequah 67-42.
(Took masks off for picture)
Chieftain Strong
Chieftain Family

01/10/2021

Sapulpa Times Digital Edition 01/10/2021

Just sent tomorrow's paper to the press, which includes our exclusive interview with someone who was at the Capitol on Wednesday. Get their first-hand account of the experience by picking up a hard copy of the paper tomorrow, or you can download the digital edition now at https://sapulpatimes.com/downloads/sapulpa-times-digital-edition-01-10-2021/

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