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Job Corps Guard Station in Guthrie.

Court actions could keep Job Corps centers open

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The future of the Job Corps program could be decided by June 25, according to recent developments.The Guthrie News Leader’s investigation of the issue reveals a prevailing optimism among supporters. Many are hopeful that U.S.

Deanna Duehning & Mayor Adam Ropp

City Council appoints Duehning to vacant Ward 1 seat

Van Mitchell

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Deanna Duehning has been unanimously appointed to the vacant Ward 1 Council seat by Guthrie’s City Council.A registered nurse (RN) and lifelong Guthrie resident, Duehning was interviewed along with the other two applicants, Franklin Danley and Ed Wood, during last week’s Council meeting.

Rick's Fine Chocolates & Coffees storefront on Oklahoma Ave.

Bitter-Sweet Goodbyes and New Beginnings at Rick’s Fine Chocolates

Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

After 18 years and 7 months at its current location, Rick’s Fine Chocolates & Coffees will earn a well-deserved, sweet farewell from the local community on Saturday, July 5.

Midwest LiftFest 2025

Midwest LiftFest seeking vendors for a good cause

Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Midwest LiftFest will take place September 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vance Auto Group in Guthrie and will benefit CASA for Kids, a nonprofit organization serving Payne, Logan and Kay counties.

June 18th 2025 City Council Update

Deanna Duehning Appointed to City of Guthrie Ward 1 City Council Seat

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Deanna Duehning Appointed to City of Guthrie Ward 1 City Council SeatThe Guthrie City Council voted to appoint Deanna Duehning to the vacant Ward I City Council seat at their regular meeting on June 17, 2025.

Logan County Board of Commissioners

County Approves Series of Contracts

Van Mitchell

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Logan County’s Board of Commissioners last week approved a resolution participating in the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma’s Self-Insured Fund (ACCO-SIF) Workman’s Compensation Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and selecting the premium payment option of $202,989.00.

Pictured is Shu Fields, Office Administrator at the Guthrie First United Presbyterian Church, holding an application form for the Relief Grant.

Wildfire Relief Grants from Ministerial Alliance Underway for Logan, Payne Counties

Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

In response to the wildfires that left charred remnants and smoldering ash in their wake, the Guthrie Ministerial Alliance has announced the availability of relief grants to assist uninsured and insured fire victims through Logan and Payne County.Applications must be submitted by June 23.

Johnny Vinn Anderson

Hall of Fame Banker Anderson Leaves Long Legacy, dies at 97

Nicole Westermier

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Longtime banker and F&M Bank CEO Johnny Vinn Anderson, an Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inductee, passed away Saturday at age 97.Anderson was born June 16, 1927 in Choctaw, Okla., to Vin and Wilma Anderson.In 1945, at only 17 years old, Anderson enlisted in the U.S.

Pine St. just south of Garfield Ave.

WASHED OUT

News Leader Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Logan County Sheriff's Department Photo by Bobbi Waddell

Logan County Sheriff ’s Office to Help Inmates Find Better Life Upon Release

Nicole Westermier

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Hoping to connect inmates with potential employers before their release from jail, the Logan County Sheriff ’s Office recently took to social media to announce that goal in hopes of decreasing the amount of repeat offenders.

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