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City orders fire-damaged home to be demolished

What’s Next for Sapulpa: Revitalization of Town West
When you enter Sapulpa city limits from the northeast what do you see: an entrance to Turner Turnpike, an industrial area, neglected motels, or do you see the potential for a renewed shopping district and an increase in sales tax revenue for the city of Sapulpa?

Year In Review: 2022 as told through our biggest stories
2022 was a very wild and crazy year for Sapulpa—and that’s really saying something given the last few years that we’ve all been through.

Negligent dog owners create chaos for neighbors, mail carriers
An ongoing problem on West Lincoln Ave, West McKinley Ave, and South Mounds St. with unrestrained dogs attacking pedestrians and mail carriers has residents concerned.

City of Sapulpa cracking down on hazardous properties
A number of properties in disrepair and neglect have come under the scrutiny of the City in recent months…most of which are owned by a single individual.

Route 66 Blowout features Christmas Chute prototype
Did you get to see the Christmas Chute prototype a the Blowout? Just wait until you see the whole thing in November!

“Sapulpa is Booming” City sees flurry of new business in a week, upcoming events promise more crowds, revenue
The heydays of oil, trains, brick and glass that gave Sapulpa its roaring start might be long gone, but it’s not hard to imagine the energy and excitement that must have been present in the community during those days, especially when you look at what’s happening in Sapulpa today.

Tulsa firm developing historic district zoning codes and design standards
TSW is working with city staff and a steering committee to create guidelines focused on the historic district. The project is expected to be completed by early 2023.

2020 GO Bond Oversight Committee reviews recent bond sale and progress
On Wednesday of this week, the City of Sapulpa sold another $6.3 million of the $40.235 million GO Bond package passed in January of 2022, bringing the total amount of drawn-down funds to $27.05M, or about 67%.

City Councilor John Suggs has resigned, citing health issues
“I’m going to have too many doctors visits over the coming months to do the position of Councilman justice,” he said.

Traffic light at 49th W. Ave could take as long as Summer 2023
The traffic light is a part of the 2020 GO Bond project and well-regarded as a necessity to deter the number of traffic accidents at that intersection.

2020 GO Bond Updates—Roads, Alleyways, & Economic Development
Subscriber Exclusive: Get a look at where we’re at on the 2020 GO Bond. See what’s been done, and what’s yet to come.