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This Week in Sapulpa History: Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. Robert Ripley founded a very unique franchise. Since 1918, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection has entertained audiences around the world. The Believe It or Not! is a series that began in the newspaper sharing “bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.” Ripley, a cartoonist, originally had a column titled Champs and Chumps, but changed it to the name we all recall today, Believe It or Not!
Champlin Pool Extends Closing Date to September
Enid, Oklahoma – (July 30, 2024) WHAT: Champlin Pool end of season and remaining event dates. WHEN: Tuesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 31st. WHERE: Champlin Pool - 400 West Cherokee Avenue, Enid, OK 73701. WHY: End of season events. DETAILS: Champlin Pool announced the end of season pool...
Cherokee Film names Michael Musante as executive in charge of film & TV finance and development
TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Film recently announced the appointment of Michael Musante as its new executive in charge of film & TV finance and development. Musante joins Cherokee Film with an extensive background in film production, acquisitions and independent filmmaking, most recently serving as vice president of film production and acquisitions at American Zoetrope since 2017.
State juvenile agency joins Georgetown program amid crisis at Tulsa's facility
The agency charged with enforcing standards at Tulsa’s Family Center for Juvenile Justice (FCJJ) is now in an educational program at a prestigious university. Oklahoma’s Office for Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is enrolled in Georgetown’s Youth in Custody Certificate Program. OJA and the three other selected jurisdictions outside of Oklahoma will learn about improving results for youth in custody. Participants will present reports about how they'll use what they’ve learned, according to a news release.
Commercial real estate transactions from across the Oklahoma City metro area
Newmark Robinson Park reports these commercial real estate transactions GLTM Investments paid $1,985,000 to Quail BRCC LLC for property at 1215 N Pennsylvania Ave. Michael Almaraz with Newmark Robinson Park represented the seller and Jacob Logsdon, with SHOP Cos., represented the buyer.Starz Real Estate Holding Co. LLC paid $1,251,250 to Canyon Park Medical...
City of Norman shares updates on turnpike designs, residents call for larger focus on environmental impacts
As Norman City Council members met to discuss the city’s ongoing negotiations with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority over designs for several proposed turnpikes, Norman residents opposed to the turnpikes said the city should instead focus on a different discussion.
Oklahoma County advances new Behavioral Care Center for jail alternatives
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to advance the construction of the County's Behavioral Care Center for the new County Jail today, July 31. The facility will consist of 60 beds and is expected to provide trauma-informed mental health care to...
Oklahoma City Zoo plans exciting events for August
The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the month of August with several events planned. Visitors can celebrate Asian Elephant Awareness Month at the zoo. A social media campaign will help draw attention to the endangered animals ahead of an event on Saturday that will feature many special activities. "We are...
Dewey Man Charged With Stealing From Local Business
A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after allegedly stealing property from a place of business. On Friday afternoon, police officers were shown footage of a vehicle pulling into a local business and stealing two transmissions and a blue torque converter. Some scrap metal had also been taken, but that wasn’t on camera.
Losing an Hour of Daylight in August
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — As August begins and the summer solstice has come and gone, total daylight is now decreasing as we head towards fall and winter. By the end of August, sunrises in Tulsa will be about 24 minutes later than at the beginning. Sunsets will be about 36 minutes earlier than they are at the beginning, resulting in a loss of an hour of daylight by the time September arrives.
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
How one rural hospital hopes to be an oasis in Oklahoma’s maternity care desert
Newman Memorial Hospital in the northwestern Oklahoma town of Shattuck was founded over a century ago by pioneer physician O.C. Newman. Dr. Newman came from Tennessee with a dream to serve Northwest Oklahoma. He delivered care on horseback, fostering“health equity” before it was a term. Tom and Amy...
Policy Matters: Let’s build upon justice system reforms, not roll them back
Our criminal justice system should foster a society where laws are upheld, rights are protected, and individuals are given opportunities for reformation and reintegration into the community. When ...
Ok or NOT Ok to allow minors to get married with parental permission?
So, California, in addition to New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma do NOT have minimum age requirements to get married. Meaning, kids can get married with parental permission... is this Ok or Not Ok? We want to hear from you, let us know what YOU think in the comments. newsletter. Sign...
PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL – Melvin Childs and Presidential THC have become the Sooner State’s unflinching Cannabis Brand
Melvin Childs is nothing if not resourceful. Born and bred in Oklahoma City, he is a man who has learned, through trial and error, to scale all sorts of walls—from radio advertising to theater and movie production to memoir writing. His latest endeavor is the production of a cannabis brand called Presidential THC—“home of the world’s strongest cannabis products.”
Oklahoma family needs help after three different hospital visits
HOOKER, Okla. (KVII) — An Oklahoma panhandle family who was desperately seeking answers for the reason behind their child's stomach pain now find themselves in a financial hole after going to three different hospitals in two states. "And when you hear Crohn’s, you think that happens to older people....