The tyranny of the acronyms
I still vividly recall very wise advice which I received years ago on a hot afternoon in Mulhall, Oklahoma.
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District 1: $30k set aside for the Save & Pave program
The response to our new citizen groups has been very encouraging. Our road planning committee has five new members and our traffic safety committee has three new members. We…
District Two: Pothole asphalt filling has accelerated
It has been a good week in District 2. But our rock hauling has slowed. Last month we broke our record for rock with over…
Column: Local school district is one factor when buying a home
Local realtor James Long gives his perspective to real estate in Guthrie.
Chamber Chat: Logan Community Services hosting book drive
Hello! April is chocked full of events! The Licorice Festival started today at Aunt Gertrude’s House located at 112 E. Oklahoma until Sunday the 12th.
District One: Missing inventory items reported to Board of Commissioners
New citizen participation in local government. After our town hall meeting last week we had several folks sign up to be on our new finance, road…
District Two: Three new home developments have started in District 2
Logan County District 2 has been working hard to repair the many roads heavily damaged by this winter’s soaking rains and snow. Today we will…
Active legislation that will impact Logan and Oklahoma counties
We have almost reached the halfway point of this legislative year. Several important measures are moving through the legislative process and could have an impact…
Active legislation that will impact Logan and Oklahoma counties
We have almost reached the halfway point of this legislative year. Several important measures are moving through the legislative process and could have an impact…
Chamber Chat: Licorice Festival set to begin on April 8
Hello! Hope you are having a great week. Join me this coming Monday, April 6 for our Growing Guthrie Leadership kick-off at 6:30 in the…
District One: Spring cleaning looking for volunteers
Last week I wrote about seeing a group of folks from the Seward Road Baptist Church out picking up trash along Broadway just south of…
A powerful new tool for holding government accountable
A few weeks ago, in her State of the State speech, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin spent a considerable amount of time describing what I believe…
Chamber Chat: Growing Guthrie Leaders set to develop leadership skills
Hello! WE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING A PARTY!!!! G²L is Growing Guthrie Leaders and we are having a Kick Off Party at the Granny…
District One: Town hall meeting set for Thursday evening
With St. Patrick’s Day come and gone the green of spring can only be just around the corner and so is spring cleaning. This week…
Senate Minutes with AJ Griffin: Oil prices impacting energy states
I believe one of the most basic traits shared by Oklahomans is resilience. Throughout this state’s history, we have been faced with tremendous challenges which…
Massive reduction in the scope of State government
Over the past several years, if you have been in attendance while I spoke at the various civic groups and town hall meetings, you have…
Chamber Chat: Guthrie Special Olympics annual fundraiser on March 28
Hello! I hope you are having a great week! Please join The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce as we conduct a Candidate Forum for the Mayoral…
Chamber Chat: Fishing Tournament scheduled for April 11 at Guthrie Lake
Hello! Spring break is almost upon us! Guthrie Public Schools and Langston University will be out to enjoy this wonderful spring like weather from the…
Logan County District 2: County now in compliance with ambulance service
Recently, many of our citizens have been assaulted with the most road damaging type of weather possible. Soaking rain, days at a time, with slow…
Logan County District 1: Coltrane and Simpson Lane projects continue
Logan County District 1 Town Hall Meeting. Our first town hall meeting will be held 7-9 pm Thursday, March 26th at the Oak Cliff Fire…