GROVE – Trustees of Grove Municipal Services Authority Tuesday directed the authority’s general manager to negotiate a contract with a company to manage the city’s natural gas purchasing practices in an effort to reduce costs. General Manager Bruce Johnson told the board that GMSA’s yearly natural gas service is a $5 million business and, as [...]
GROVE – Grove Economic Development Authority (GEDA) this week voted unanimously to approve a resolution that will pave the way for a local company to obtain millions of dollars in funding for its manufacturing facility. The resolution, approved Monday afternoon, would allow GEDA to issue up to $5 million in industrial revenue bonds, the proceeds [...]
A measure by Rep. Doug Cox (R-Grove) establishing a year round normal level for Grand Lake passed a second test in the legislature. The bill establishes the level at 745’ above sea level. Rep. Larry Glenn (D-Miami) debated against the bill citing the results of the lawsuit brought by citizens of his district against GRDA [...]
Miami, Okla. (Thursday, February 11, 2010) — The largest contribution in the history of athletics at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College has been announced. The Crossland family, which has longstanding ties to NEO, has contributed $250,000 to the Golden Norse Football Program. This donation will be used for program improvements, facility upgrades and athletic training equipment. [...]
What a few days without snow and ice can do for the area businesses around the Grand Lake region. This past weekend with Valentines Day and a legal Holiday celebrating the lives of two of our Presidents, the lake was busy. I t was great to see folks coming out with their special companions to [...]
PLAN TO ATTEND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS… Business After Hours Thursday, February 18, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Karl Jobst, D.D.S. at their new location 119 E. 18th Street. This is a great networking opportunity, meet new people and learn more about products and services that are available in our area. Please RSVP [...]
Grove Area Merchants Association request $ from Grove City Council from Grand Lake Media on Vimeo. GROVE – The city has committed to spending up to $2,000 for a community education program to encourage residents to shop locally. The decision came during Tuesday’s city council meeting when Grove Area Merchants Association requested funding assistance. According [...]
While most Grand Lakers were trying to keep warm and waiting for spring weather to bring more business, a small select group of leaders were “on the road again” spreading the word about the great and wonderful fun and facilities that “Grand Lake Country” has to offer. This last weekend, this elite “Hit Team” led [...]
Week three of the legislative session and bills are making it out of committee and to the House floor. It is an arduous process from conception of an idea until it becomes law. Very few bills will make it through the entire process. I am a little frustrated that with the urgency of the $1.3 [...]
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Doug Cox offered the following explanation for House Bill 2275, which directs the level of Grand Lake be established at 745 feet year round. “The sole purpose of the bill is to eliminate lowering the lake level in early August to reach the 741 feet elevation to expose mudflat areas [...]
