Chamber Chat: Educational seminar coming this week
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the year already!
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Multiple projects underway in District 1
When the Board of County Commissioners meet at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 30 for their regularly scheduled meeting, work that is underway to improve county…
Modernization Legislation Signed This Week Already Saving Nearly a Million Dollars
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed a key cost-saving government modernization initiative. House Bill 2197 outlines what appears to be one of the most aggressive…
Chamber chat: Huge crowd takes in 89er Celebration
I hoped you enjoyed the 89er Celebration. The crowds were estimated between 25,000 and 30,000. I heard many people comment it was one of the…
Social Media and State Government
I am fascinated by potential application of social media to enable citizens to have a transparent, public and open dialog with government officials. Because of…
Severe Weather Season is Here
Matt Mueller Guthrie City Manager It is that time of year again when I can count on at least some interruption of my favorite TV…
Chamber Chat: 89er week is full of activities
Please welcome another new business to Guthrie! Shady Lady Old Time Photos is now open for business located at 113 W. Oklahoma! For more…
National Recognition for Oklahoma
Last Tuesday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its publication entitled, Rich States, Poor States. This is one of the most important reports for…
Logan County District 2 Update: Community Development Block Grant
Over the last several weeks I have written about the different sources of funding available to District 2. With this article I would like…
It Matters When Politicians Vote Themselves A Pay Raise
A few weeks ago I published the latest version of the House District 31 transportation report. You can read the report online at hd31.org/293.
Pollard Theatre and Art Walk has Guthrie on the map
It has been really busy here in The chamber office. We have more groups coming into town who are requesting information packets. This week we…
Red Cross reminds to stay safe with tornado safety
By Kara Walters Special to Guthrie News Page Our friends in Texas were impacted by tornadoes and violent storms, leaving a path of destruction, injuries, and…
Logan County District 2 Update: Bridges in District 2
District 2 has 80 bridges listed on the National Bridge Inventory (NBI). In order to be on the NBI, a structure must be 20 feet…
Chamber Chat: Easter egg hunts announced
Happy April! This is designated National Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness month. Please be aware of these problems, and don’t stand by if you can…
States Rights And Gas Prices
Last week’s Presidential visit brought a lot of attention to the issue of energy and gas prices.
Chamber Chat: Great week to eat some great food
The Scottish Rite Temple will have the Knights of St. Andrew reunion March 29th to April 1st. The women will be doing things around town…
District 2 Update: Projects on 5-Year CIRB Plan
At the last meeting of Circuit Engineering District 5, on Feb. 28, 2012, the scene was packed with commissioners from the 7 county region. To…
Time for Spring Cleaning
It is that time of year when the temperatures start to warm up a little bit, the first brave plants start to peek out from…
ODOT conducts bid letting for bridge on Broadway
Broadway Rd. in District 1 is one of the most heavily traveled major collector routes in Logan County. Plans to replace a “functionally obsolete” 71-year-old…
The Other Benefits of Eliminating State Income Tax
Last week, legislators had to meet one of the most important legislative deadlines of the year. In order for a bill to stay alive in…