Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March16. TractorSupply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Sam Varner Memorial Firework display

Oklahoma lawmakers proud to host new Kratos defense facility

Kratos Defense is expanding its footprint in Oklahoma with a new jet engine plant in Bristowan investment state leaders say reinforces Oklahoma’s rising status as a national security hub.

OKLAHOMA WATCH

Contrary to the veto message, data shows that Oklahoma has one of the shortest eviction timelines. And Sabine Brown, senior policy analyst on

Get Out! Oklahoma’s eviction timeline is one of the fastest in the nation

housing for Oklahoma Policy Institute, said extending it would be the first step in fixing the high rate of evictions.

Sam Varner Memorial Firework show to be held July 5

The Sam Varner Memorial Firework Show will be held Saturday, July 5 at the city park. Bring a lawn chair or your blanket and enjoy the fireworks glistening over Lake Massena. The firework show will begin at dusk but the park will be overflowing with things to do.

OG&E donates fans to residents in need

Summer is here, and to help keep residents safe and cool in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families with low-income in the Sapulpa area.

Happenings

Sam Varner Memorial Firework ShowSaturday July 5 at Dusk Lake Massena at the city parkBristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Spirit Bank.VFW AuxiliaryMeets the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Males and females welcome.

History

Betty Rentz announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Creek County Clerk.

Creek County’s collaborative approach transforms opioid crisis response

In Creek County, a $300,000 opioid abatement grant has sparked something unprecedented: five separate organizations working as one unified force to combat the county's devastating opioid crisis.