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Blue Acres Ranch offers multitude of activities – Published in the March 12-18 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on Blue Acres Ranch! Owned by William and Whitney Overby and located just southeast of Harbert Ranch, Blue Acres Ranch is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend away. With access to 160 acres and four ponds, there is something for everyone. Whether you enjoy relaxing in a hammock by…
Read MoreAir Evac Lifeteam covers 15-state service area – Published in the March 5-11 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on AirMedCare Network. Air Evac Lifeteam was established in 1985 by a group of citizens in West Plains, Missouri. The goal was to provide air medical transportation and ensure access to emergency health care for their remote community. Although air ambulances were primarily based in metropolitan areas at the time,…
Read More2020 shaping up to be busy year for Chamber – Published in the February 20-26 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
Can you believe that February is almost over already? 2020 is sure flying by so I thought I would provide some information about what we have going on so far this year. We have been working very hard over the last few months to get ready for the first Johnston County-wide Career Expo & Reality…
Read MoreLocal United Way chapter benefits five area counties – Published in the February 13-19 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on United Way Worldwide, a privately funded nonprofit. The United Way network is made up of nearly 1,800 autonomous 501c3 organizations, each governed and funded locally. The network spans more than 40 countries and territories and 6 continents. It serves 61 million people across the globe, fueled by 2.9 million…
Read MoreTishomingo Chevrolet still family owned and operated – Published in the Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on Tishomingo Chevrolet, which has been family owned and operated since 1992. The Northcutt family patriarch, Sandy, was owner/operator of the dealership from 1992 until 2007. He has also been actively involved with the other family-owned business, Motor Sales, since 1963. Joel Northcutt, Sandy & Charlotte’s son, has been the…
Read MoreQuick Mart a longtime, vital member of local community – Published in the January 16-22 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on Quick Mart, which has been around for decades but has only had a few owners. Each of them has added their own touches to the menu. Mike Lovett introduced traditional deli items; Tom Lokey brought in fish and steak fingers; and current owner, Brad Lawley, has brought in rotisserie…
Read MoreHeffington Realty a longtime supporter of local community – Published in the January 9-15 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on Heffington Realty (HR)! Seigel Heffington first obtained his Real Estate License in 1974 and served as an Associate under Converse Real Estate for 7 years. In 1981, he started Heffington Real Estate; in 1999 he made a name change to Johnston County Real Estate; then Green Acres Realty; and…
Read MoreSilver+ Saturday – Midship Pipeline & Texoma Medical Center
How will the pipeline be regulated? The project must obtain necessary regulatory authorizations from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is the federal agency with primary jurisdiction over the development and construction of U.S. interstate natural gas pipeline projects. FERC will conduct a thorough and rigorous review of the project, evaluating the purpose,…
Read MoreSilver+ Saturday – Apex Clean Energy & Landmark Bank
Wind Energy Helps Control Your Electric Bill For a wind energy project to be successful, there must be a buyer for the power it will produce. Generally, this electricity is purchased by utilities, manufacturers, universities, or municipalities that demand large amounts of energy. These large-scale customers buy wind power because: Unlike coal, gas, and other…
Read MoreSilver+ Saturday – OG&E Weatherization Program
The constantly changing Oklahoma weather can really take its toll on your home. That’s why OG&E offers the Weatherization Program to all residential customers who own or lease a single-family, duplex or mobile home and have an income of less than $60,000 a year. If you fall within these requirements, then you could be eligible…
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