Chamber Chat: Christmas is a time to give back locally
Christmas is on its way! Shop with a Cop is being held December 22nd at 5p.m. in Wal-Mart. The Guthrie FOP Lodge #105 raises funds…
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The Scary Side of State Government
Perhaps no effort to shrink the size of state government has been more aggressive than the attempt to consolidate the state’s massive information technology infrastructure….
New State Reps for Logan County and Deer Creek
Last Wednesday, the new members of the House of Representatives took the oath of office. Unlike Congress, the Oklahoma Legislature does not conduct lame duck…
Chamber Chat: Holiday season once again busy in Guthrie
I hope this finds you thawing the turkey, gathering the veggies and baking the yummy desserts! We at the Chamber have been promoting Guthrie’s Christmas…
Beams now in place on Broadway bridge
We receive frequent calls at the District 1 office from citizens wanting to know when the new bridge on Broadway Road will be completed. Our…
The 2013 battle over Federal Health Care policy
There are many within state government who understand that the long term fiscal impact of the federal health care law will be devastating. While the…
Christmas in Guthrie to get media blitz this week
I hope you had a great Veteran’s Day weekend. The Christmas Tree & Wreath auction held Saturday evening in the Carnegie Library was really nice….
Dream again or for the first time
Carrie Newcomer is gifted singer/songwriter/guitarist from Indiana. Her music style is more or less folk, and her Quaker roots can be heard in many of her…
Five mile paving project passes half way completion
Another major step is about to be completed on the five mile paving project of Midwest from Waterloo to Forrest Hills (No Name) and No…
Over nine miles of paving improvements planned
We are multi-tasking at District 1. Current projects planned or underway include preparing to pave three miles of Broadway from Waterloo to Simpson and various…
Everyone Pays When Government Levies Intangible Tax On Corporations
Each day, taxpayers give up millions of dollars due to cost of living increases because of government regulation and taxation. Most taxpayers never realize that…
Chamber Chat: Art Walk to feature guest artists
Several things going on this Saturday, November 10th. The Christmas Committee is having a Christmas Tree & Wreath Auction at the Carnegie Library at 6p.m….
A-F Grades has many shaking their heads
The recent and well-documented statewide A-F school report card issue has made me think back to my days as a classroom teacher. When I had…
Can UN observers monitor Oklahoma elections?
This article is a continuation of last week’s column that answers some of the questions I am receiving about next week’s elections.
Chamber chat: upcoming events and entertainment
It will be a big weekend in Guthrie because the Lazy E Arena is hosting the Clem McSpadden National Steer Roping Finals this Friday and…
Replacing of the University bridge to begin soon
Work on special projects is progressing throughout District 2. In the south we have finished building the road base with shale on Forrest Hills…
Caution urged on Broadway as road repairs begin
“Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.” Anyone with experience in home remodeling can probably relate to that quote. We all…
Answers to FAQs about The Election
As election day approaches, I continue to receive questions from constituents about the items on the ballot and the election process.
You have got to check this out
You have heard that sunshine is the best disinfectant to corruption in government. In recent years, the House of Representatives Government Modernization Committee has approved…
Chamber Chat: Halloween tidbits and volunteers sought
There are a couple of non-profits who could use some help this month: Peppers Ranch is having a Fall Festival, Sunday, October 21st, they are…