Langston University hires new Vice President for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs

Langston University hired Mr. Chris Kuwitzky to serve as the Vice President for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs – the university’s chief financial officer. He began his new role on Sept. 11, 2023. Mr.

Logan County 4-H Illustrated Presentation Contest Winners

Saturday, Jan. 13, 4-Hers gathered to practice their presentation skills using technology, posters, and hands-on demonstrations. Congratulations to all who participated in this 4-H designed exercise to help build public speaking skills by sharing personal interests with others.

Voter registration deadline approaches

Friday, February 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5 Presidential Preferential Primary Election and Logan County Special Election, Logan County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott said today.

Last week to request absentee ballots for February 13 election

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 29.

Polling place change for March 5 election

The polling place for Precinct 311 has changed, the Secretary of the Logan County Election Board announced today. Voters in Precinct 311 formerly voted at Generations Church, 2524 W. Noble Ave. in Guthrie.

Deadline to request absentee ballot for March 5 election approaches

Voters in Logan County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5 Presidential Preferential Primary Election and Logan County Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott said today.

Guthrie public schools addresses former employee charged with embezzelment

On November 13, 2023, the Chief Financial Officer for Guthrie Public Schools, Dr. Michelle Chapple, discovered what appeared to be irregularities while conducting a routine audit of the district payroll. She reported her findings to GPS Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson.

Bluejays capture Buckle of Wheat basketball title

Guthrie High’s boys basketball team capped a busy weekend at the Buckle of Wheat Tournament in Kingfisher by defeating previously unbeaten Perkins-Tryon 6448 in the championship game Saturday night. The Bluejays (14-2) jumped out to a 27-11 first quarter lead and expanded it to 41-20 at the half.

Fatality collision claims two lives

Two people were killed last Thursday morning as a result of a fatality collision at State Highway 74 and Cimarron Boulevard in Cimarron City.

MLK Day Parade Marshals

The Langston University Men's Basketball Team were honored as the Parade Marshals, from their accomplishments this season. The team currently holds an undefeated 17-0 record. Guthrie Mayor Steve Gentling also gave a proclamation for MLK Day to the parade committee. Photo Submitted by Marcus Jones