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Okie Realist - Balancing Historic Preservation

This past week I took some time to watch the online replay of the July 3rd meeting of Guthrie’s Historic Preservation Commission. I normally wouldn’t, but someone in town mentioned that it was worth a watch, plus I need to get more acquainted with the various workings here in town.
Chris Mallow

Chris Mallow

The notion of community

It seems that every locality these days is laser-locked on the concept of community, and especially how to “build” or “foster” it.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, What can we do to make our neighborhoods safe for walking and playing? Dog attacks are happening too often in Guthrie. We know that there are laws and ordinances in place for our protection, but do they go far enough? On Friday, July 23rd, I was walking my dog.
Signs ranked with aesthetic, authenticity and content on the signs

Signs ranked with aesthetic, authenticity and content on the signs

The Signs of Guthrie Ranked

A town of history, unique architecture and something to learn around every corner. So naturally, we decided to take Guthrie’s Guided Walking Tour with the plan to glean more information about the town’s unique past.
Ina E Amason

Ina E Amason

Ina F. Amason

Ina F. Amason passed away January 26, 2021 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 2pm at Mount Calvary Cemetery in McAlester, Fr. Jo officiating.
Chris Christensen Ordained Minister and CEO of Christensen Media Group

Chris Christensen Ordained Minister and CEO of Christensen Media Group

Gossip - It’s a dangerous mixture

Okay, we’ve all seen them. The town gossip that enjoys nothing more than talking to everyone about all the scandalous activities of others. Who went out with who? Who’s cheating on who? Who gets drunk on the weekends? Who’s in trouble at work? And who’s having troubles in their marriage?

The Postscript: “A Night at the Funeral Home”

“What do you think?” my husband, Peter, asked about the link he’d sent me as we prepared to head home from the holidays. “The funeral home?” I asked. “Yeah, that one.” “I thought it was a joke.” “No, it’s right on our way.” “We’re going to spend the night in a funeral home?
 

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