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Plans for new field.

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City of Guthrie Secures Supplemental Funding for Owen Field Youth Complex

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The City of Guthrie is proud to announce that the National Park Service, in partnership with the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, has approved the City’s request for supplemental funding to support the construction of Phase 1A of the Owen Field Youth Sports Complex.

Crescent Glory Days 2025

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Crescent Celebrates July 4

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Photos by Brent Fuchs - To see more photos, please visit www.guthrienewsleader.net/photos

Contestants compete during the 2025 National Little Britches Finals at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. The event, which draws youth rodeo athletes from across the country, will move to Oklahoma City starting in 2026.

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Too Big For Its Britches

Story By Brent Fuchs

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

After a decade at Guthrie’s Lazy E Arena, the National Little Britches Rodeo Association is pulling up stakes and heading south.Beginning in 2026, the association’s National Finals will move to the new OG&E Arena at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

Private group raising funds for new local pool.

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Highland Park Pool Plans on Hold; City Gives Private Group Deadline to Raise Funds

Tim Willert

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Plans to build a new community pool are on hold while a private group tries to raise enough money to offset the city’s cost.The City Council voted unanimously July 1 to give the group 30 days to raise between $800,000 and $1.5 million that it would take to fund two different versions of the project.

Coy McPeek

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‘We’re betting on hope. Can we bet on you?’

Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Coy McPeek, Community Outreach Coordinator for Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services, has one message leading up to next month’s annual fundraising gala: “We’re betting on hope. Can we bet on you?”The fun evening takes place Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the OSU Alumni Center, located at 201 W.

Horse Feathers Equine Center

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Saving horses, donkeys, mules -- even dogs

Story By Robert Medley

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The situations can range from natural disasters to personal distress.Four-legged creatures left in peril. From wildfires to other situations, horses, donkeys, mules, even dogs, have needed to be rescued in Logan County and the surrounding area.