District 2: Midwest Blvd almost completed by new Love’s
Logan County citizens with unwanted furniture, appliances and junk can use the District 2 roll off dumpster instead of dumping in the creek or on…
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Legislative hearings this fall
This is the time of year during which it is customary for legislators to conduct hearings before the various legislative committees. This year I am…
Grooming dogs from the eyes of the groomer
Every groomer has a preferred process. Stefani Fortney will tell you about what your dog will experience when grooming dogs at Guthrie Pet Hospital. Source:…
Logan County Commissioner’s District 1 update
With the great fall weather our maintenance crews continue to improve our county roads and bridges by completing several more projects. We have finished the…
How to find the right pet food | Ask Dr. Anna
Nutrition for your pet is an important aspect of caring for your pet and can also help keep your pet healthy. Hippocrates said, “Let food…
Chamber Chat: What are some questions you are asking yourself?
I want to give you a few questions you should ask yourself often.
The co-opting power of cynicism
He was a good legislator. He had the best of intentions, a driving desire to do right, and had staved off the co-opting forces of…
Chamber Chat: Why I have a morning routine and you should too
Why I have a morning routine and you should too.
The death of the reprimand
I wrote an article in 2011 about a new, disturbing trend of political correctness which I strongly believed presented a real danger to the ability…
Top 5 pet health questions and answers | Ask Dr. Anna
At Guthrie Pet Hospital, we answer lots of pet health questions every day. The staff of Guthrie Pet Hospital came up with a list of…
Chamber Chat: I believe starting a business in Guthrie is scary
I’m sitting here waiting for a workshop to start. It is a workshop for couples. We will be teaching them the skills to have a…
OK Historical Society and a new way to learn from past mistakes
Local news outlets recently highlighted the planned implosion of two buildings in downtown Oklahoma City. Media footage featured cheering crowds as the historic buildings fell.
Preparing for AKC Canine Good Citizen Stage 3 & 4
In Stefani Fortney’s last blog post, we took an in-depth look at the first two stages of the CGC test. This week, Stefani Fortney covers…
District 1: Considering, revising county road speed limits
The last few weeks have been very productive as our repair and maintenance teams have completed several projects.
Superintendent: Oklahoma taxpayers fund education lower than all surrounding states
We’ve had a very smooth start to our school year at GPS. Our teachers and staff are hard at work every day working with our…
The State releases newest Transportation Improvement Plan
I am preparing to wrap up my latest series of articles, the intent of which has been to focus almost exclusively on positive happenings. I’ve…
District 2: Waterloo and I-35 considered project at $26 million
Last week, Director Mike Patterson, Commissioner Ray Vaughn and I met and discussed the plans being considered for the replacement of the bridge on I-35…
Chamber Chat: Improvement is key
For the record, I haven’t won one game of tennis with my wife. I’m fine with that because I feel like my game has improved.
Dog Obedience Tips: Preparing for the Canine Good Citizen Tests
To earn CGC certification, a dog must pass ten tests to prove that the dog is a good member of society. These tests require a…
A foremost strategy of an effective legislator
There are amazing benefits and learning opportunities available to those who closely monitor the state legislative process. I have learned much about human behavior and…