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Families watching a free show at the Mini Melba Cinema in Downtown Guthrie.

Community Rallies Again After Vandalism Damages Mini Melba Cinema

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

When Jason and Linda Pottet and Christopher Pollard set out in 2023 to bring classic films to downtown Guthrie, they used their own funds to create The Mini Melba Cinema — an outdoor movie venue named after Guthrie’s original theater, the Melba.

Marijuana plants being hauled away for controlled disposal.

Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Conduct Operation in Logan County

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, served a warrant Oct. 9 in the area of Industrial Road and Midwest Boulevard in Logan County as part of an ongoing investigation.

Dr. Dawn Hacker. Submitted photo

Guthrie chiropractor pins down medical role with Team USA wrestling

Story By Tim Willert

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Dr. Dawn Hacker’s interest in wrestling has led her to some faraway lands and golden opportunities.“I love Team USA and wrestling,” said Hacker, 44, a longtime Guthrie chiropractor.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stock Photo.

What every patient should know

Story By Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The words “confirmed breast cancer” detonate in the examination room, obliterating time itself.The patient’s universe collapses to a single, desperate thought: SURVIVE. An urgent need to acquire knowledge starts now.

The Lady Jays softball state sendoff will start at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, October 16, with a police escort from the softball field. The team will travel down Wentz Street, then to Harrison Avenue (in front of The Rock), and continue to Division Street and I-35. Photo Submitted

On To State

Story By Tim Willert

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Nothing has come easy for Guthrie’s fast-pitch softball team this season.When the Bluejays lost nine of their first 11 games, a return trip to the state tournament looked out of reach.

Patrons enjoying a previous Wine & Craft Festival, put on by Heird Events. Photo Submitted

Guthrie Wine & Craft Festival to be Held Oct. 18

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The, a popular fall tradition celebrating Oklahoma artisans, food and wine, will return for its fifth year Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along East Oklahoma Avenue in downtown Guthrie.

Guthrie Council Reviews Pool Options, Cat Ordinance Update

Tim Willert

Friday, October 10, 2025

GUTHRIE — The Guthrie City Council on Tuesday reviewed options and costs for repairing orreplacing the aging Highland Park pool.Aaron Stoops with Crossland Construction and Daniel Smith with GH2 Architects presentedthree possibilities.

F&M Bank Expands in Oklahoma via Acquisition of Community National Bank of Okarche

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Friday, October 10, 2025

EDMOND, Oklahoma, October 2, 2025 – F&M Bank, one of the largest family-owned community banks in central Oklahoma and Okarche, Oklahoma based Community National Bank ofOkarche, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

Individuals being detained at grow on Midwest and Industrial in Guthrie.

Grow Facility Raid

News Leader Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

BREAKING NEWS! Grow facility being raided at Midwest and Industrial. Follow Guthrie News Leader for more information as it becomes available.

Clayton Carpenter and Brooklyn Schmidt with Bluegrass band, Steve Montgomery and Friends

Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Guthrie Rotary Club Students of the Week are Clayton Carpenter and Brooklyn Schmidt. Clayton is the son of John and Emily Carpenter and Amanda and Shawn Taylor. He is active in football, track, power lifting and National Honor Society. Clayton was on the state runnerup football team in 2024.

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