Superintendent: “Bad news” is programs and services will be cut
I don’t like to deliver bad news. Unfortunately, there are times where my job requires me to convey information that is less than encouraging. Following…
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State education: FAQs on the $46.7 million budget cut to preK-12 education
On Dec. 23, 2015, the Oklahoma Secretary of Finance declared a General Revenue failure and instructed all state agencies to reduce specific appropriation accounts by…
The Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) – What’s the Difference?
As in many towns and cities throughout Oklahoma, Guthrie has both a Chamber of Commerce and a Convention and Visitor Bureau.
No Powerball winner; largest lottery jackpot upcoming
No one had the winning numbers for the estimated $524 million Powerball jackpot — 47, 2, 63, 62, 11 and the Powerball of 17 —…
State Superintendent reacts to $46.7 million reduction in funding
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister says Oklahoma educators will do what needs to be done to protect classroom instruction. The comment…
Junior High receives grant from James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club for school library
Guthrie Junior High received a grant today from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library. In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each…
The member driven State budget Part II
Last week I provided a copy of a letter which I wrote to legislators in 2014 regarding the need for budget reform. In that letter…
Territorial Riders makes annual donation to Christmas with a Cop
The Territorial Riders were at it again over the weekend. The motorcycle organization made their annual donation to the Christmas with a Cop to help…
Rural Logan County water and sewer district receives $1,400,000 water system funding from OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Logan County RWS & SWMD No. 1 (District) received approval for $1,400,000 in funding Wednesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board…
Logan County residents: We need ambulance service
The Logan County Board of County Commissioners wrapped up their third special meeting concerning Emergency Medical Services on Tuesday evening inside the cafeteria at the Coyle middle school.
City council approves sales tax election for Feb. 9
The Guthrie city council unanimously voted on Tuesday evening to send a 15-year, three-quarter percent sales tax election to registered voters within city limits. If…
Council discusses three-quarter sales tax increase over 15 years
After several months of discussions, the Guthrie city council took a leap forward in seeking a 15-year, three-quarter of a cent sales tax increase for capital improvement…
Commissioners hold first of three meetings concerning ambulance service
The first of three special meetings held by the Board of County Commissioners was held Tuesday evening to discuss the ongoing issues within the county…
Special meetings upcoming for county wide EMS discussion
The Logan County Board of County Commissioners will hold three special meetings throughout the county to discuss Emergency Medical Services.
Giving up the authority over the State budget
It was 2007 and House Speaker Lance Cargill’s call to me occurred a few weeks following the start of my first legislative session. As a…
The impending State budget deficit
It’s a state budget shortfall which some believe could run as high as one billion dollars. Despite this large number, next year’s budget downtown could…
Guthrie to raise money for paralyzed Bethany player during Friday night’s game
On October 23, in week eight of the high school football season, Bethany High School senior Hudson Haws went in to make a tackle, but in the…
New roof for GUES nearly completed
Local roofing contractors who specialize in Roof Restoration are nearing completion on the roof project at Guthrie Upper Elementary School. The school will be the…
ODOT officials anxiously await the start of viaduct construction
While officials with the Department of Transportation were in town dedicating a portion of Highway 33 on Guthrie’s east side reconstruction last week, their attention…
County budget approved with 2-0 vote; commissioner abstains
The Logan County commissioners approved the county budget for the current fiscal year with a 2-0 vote on Wednesday morning. Commissioner Marven Goodman abstained from the…