More on earthquakes and Waterloo I-35 exit town hall hearing
Early last August, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission established an official “cutback zone”. The Commission created this zone in response to our area’s seismic swarms.
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Working on finalizing funding for Coltrane project
Our Coltrane road project, like all the rest of our large county road and bridge projects require capitol funds from different revenue sources. Our local…
CGC Test Stages 9 & 10: Have Confidence, O Canine!
These last two stages of the CGC test are all about your dog’s confidence level when put in a strange situation. It’s about how your…
Chamber Chat: Chamber Banquet set for Feb. 25
Excited to announce our Annual Chamber Banquet will be February 25th. Please save the dates. Tickets will be sold online starting 1/19/16 at 12 p.m….
The specifics of needed Legislative action on earthquakes
Last week I wrote about the Legislature’s need to take immediate action to allow for the enforcement of the Corporation Commission’s cutback directives. That article…
National Train Your Dog Month is here!
By Stefani Fortney, ABCDT January 2016 is “National Train Your Dog Month”. Taking the time to train your dog is the most important thing you…
The return of seismic swarms and the need for immediate action
It wasn’t good news. Just after 11 a.m. on the morning of November 4, I glanced at my phone and saw the following text: “Really…
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…
Pregnant dog? What to expect when your dog is expecting
A dog remains pregnant for sixty to sixty-five days. It’s important to know how to care for your pregnant dog and what to expect during delivery. …
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.
Gov. Mary Fallin: Keeping Oklahoma’s momentum moving forward
The New Year has arrived, which means many Oklahomans have made resolutions and personal goals for themselves for 2016. Include me among them. I’m working…
Term limits and The Assimilation
I was recently asked about my point of view regarding term limits. It’s was a timely question as I am likely to file a proposal…
Foster Dogs—Helping Animals Find Forever Homes | Ask Dr. Anna Blog
Fostering a homeless pet is one of the most fulfilling experiences Stefani Fortney has had. Here in Guthrie, we are always in need of more…
It is acceptable to say no to the Federal Government
Last week I wrote of the shared feeling of helplessness which many feel regarding their inability to have their voice heard in the large, ever-more…
Chamber Chat: How everyone is viewing the Chamber
How was your Christmas? I really hope you stay safe & warm today in this weather.
9 Reasons to feed Royal Canin
Dr. Anna Coffin recently toured the Royal Canin® manufacturing plant in Guelph, Canada. This week she shares Nine reasons to feed Royal Canin to your pet. Read…
The shared, growing feeling of helplessness
From time to time I give a presentation to area civic and political groups regarding legislative events. I have found that the greatest value from…
Canine Good Citizen Stages 7 & 8 | Ask Dr. Anna Blog
We’re getting close to the end of our series on the Canine Good Citizen test. This week, Stefani Fortney takes you through stages 7 and…
Another mile of new asphalt on Waterloo Road
Another mile of well-traveled roadway reopens this week with new life and a new asphalt surface on Waterloo road from SH 74 (Portland) West to…
Chamber Chat: Six questions for your business
Dominate with kindness, smiles and hard work this week!