Superintendent: The ignorance was overflowing and eye opening
I want to begin with a disclaimer for this column. Many of you know I am a Stillwater native and truly an OSU Aggie. Yes,…
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Saving lives, potential ambulance response changes in Logan County and volunteer firefighters
Those driving the stretch of I-35 between Guthrie and Edmond will take note of the numerous occurrences of recent damage in the cable barriers which…
City officials assure EMS services for non-payers for 6-12 months
In my last update I expressed my concern on losing ambulance services beyond the Guthrie school district boundaries. That we, in our area of the…
District 1 town hall meeting scheduled for March 26
This week ended with two good pieces of news. First we ended the week with much better weather giving just a tease of looking forward…
How to get through to your elected officials
It’s that time in the legislative year when the first series of consequential decisions are being made. Lawmakers are receiving thousands of emails from Oklahomans…
Chamber Chat: America’s Cancer Society Relay for Life Marathon Walk
Hello everyone! This weekend is the Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E Arena. Twenty men will be competing for two hundred thousand dollars! Families…
Letter to the Editor: ODOT has shown unfair treatment to property owners
My name is Don Benton, a life long resident of Guthrie. I went to school here, married here, raised my family here and in the early…
District 1 update: Right of way utility relocation continues
This week began and ended with another blast from the north that dropped our temperatures, and threatened road conditions and the safety of our residents. Our…
Jason Murphey: Sooner Football 1 – Transparency 0
What happens when Oklahoma’s favorite sports team goes up against transparency laws?
Chamber Chat: G²-Growing Guthrie Leadership to meet and discuss
Hello! Wednesday, Feb. 25, weather permitting, at noon we have scheduled a planning session for our Leader Development Group called G²-Growing Guthrie Leadership, to meet…
District 1: Gravel and road maintenance crews have been active
One of our very smart farmers/rancher in our district, recommended we look at a relatively inexpensive piece of road maintenance equipment called a “Road Boss”. …
Letter to the Editor: When one immoral tax spawns another
The Logan county district 2 commissioner is proposing some sort of EMS ambulance actions to take place Monday, March 2 2015 at the Logan county…
EMS discussion on residents outside of boundary lines
I have become aware of a critical issue that will be coming before the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, March 2, that will affect…
Logan County rural water district receives $1.3 million water system loan from OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Logan County Rural Water District No. 1, located in southern Logan County between Guthrie and Edmond, received a $1.3 million loan…
Chamber Chat: Second annual Day at the Capitol event
Hello! The Logan County Long Term Recovery Group is making great strides and has most of the cases closed from last year’s Wildfires and the…
State suspends wastewater injections near earthquake zone
House District 31 residents were able to enjoy a few days of peace and quiet before being awakened early Monday morning by yet another earthquake.
Senate Minutes with Senator AJ Griffin: Ensuring a clear definition
Much of my professional career has involved working with nonprofits aimed at improving the lives of Oklahoma children and families. I’ve seen first-hand what can…
Commissioner Mike Pearson: Three bridges under construction
Drizzle storm damage continues to plague District 2 with lots of holes, slowing our graders down and delaying progress in getting roads smoothed up. Yesterday,…
Commissioner Marven Goodman: Increase in illegal dumping along county roads
We all look forward to springtime in our part of Oklahoma. The new growth and everything greening up gives us a sense that Mother Nature…
Legislative cost cutting initiative now approaching 100 Million
Oklahoma’s information technology unification initiative has saved state agencies nearly 100 million dollars in cost savings and cost avoidance.