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Accepting Oscar Upham’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame are (from left) Cody Hayes, Kathy Hayes and Lt. Col. T. Kyle Brede.

Accepting Oscar Upham’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame are (from left) Cody Hayes, Kathy Hayes and Lt. Col. T. Kyle Brede.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Oscar Upham Remembered for Bravery, Legacy

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
On Nov. 1, 2025, Oscar J. Upham, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame for his heroic actions while serving in China during the Boxer Rebellion and aboard the battleship USS Oregon during the Spanish-American War.
Mayor Adam Ropp

Mayor Adam Ropp

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From the Mayor's Desk

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Guthrie was built by people who believed in something bigger than themselves, and that same spirit is alive in the men and women who have served our country. From the early days of Oklahoma’s first capital to now, courage and service have always been part of our story.
Ribbon cutting for Guthrie's Pocket Park. Photo by Nikki Bos

Ribbon cutting for Guthrie's Pocket Park. Photo by Nikki Bos

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POCKET PARK

Story By Nikki Bos
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
On Nov. 5, the City of Guthrie and the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribboncutting ceremony to celebrate the new downtown Pocket Park. The collaborative project transformed an underused space into a vibrant community asset.
William W. Wheeler Jr.

William W. Wheeler Jr.

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City, Meridian Tech partner on new training facility

Tim Willert
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved a partnership with Meridian Technology Center to build a multi-purpose police and fire training facility on Meridian’s south campus at 3025 S. Division St.
Overturned tanker causes traffic influx in Guthrie early Sunday morning.

Overturned tanker causes traffic influx in Guthrie early Sunday morning.

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Fuel spill halts traffic on I-35 after tanker overturns near Guthrie

Story By Nikki Bos
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A tanker truck overturned early Sunday, November 9th, on Interstate 35 near mile marker 168, spilling about 7,000 gallons of biodiesel and closing the southbound lanes for more than 15 hours.The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m.
Members of the Guthrie High School JROTC march at the head of the Nov. 11, 2025 Veterans Day parade in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the community pays tribute to its service members.

Members of the Guthrie High School JROTC march at the head of the Nov. 11, 2025 Veterans Day parade in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the community pays tribute to its service members.

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

Photos by Brent Fuchs
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Guthrie Noon Lions Club members Troy Jenkins and Steve Gentling stand with the donation box located outside Vision Source in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Guthrie Noon Lions Club members Troy Jenkins and Steve Gentling stand with the donation box located outside Vision Source in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

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Lions Club Donation

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Guthrie Noon Lions Club recently transported 492 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Oklahoma Lions offices in Oklahoma City.
Veteran Suit Giveaway Event

Veteran Suit Giveaway Event

ODVA to Host Veteran Suit Giveaway Event in Oklahoma City

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
(Oklahoma City, OK) The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), in partnership with Custom Suits & Life Skills, will host a Suit Giveaway Event on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at ODVA Headquarters located at 2132 NE 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
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