LiftFest charity event scheduled

Guthrie businesses, City of Guthrie, Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, Kicker Audio Performance, Vance Auto Group and other supporting companies and individuals have scheduled Midwest Liftfest 2024 for Saturday September 28th. The event, previously named Midwest Jeepfest, will begin at 12 p.m.

Voters approve school bond issue; Coffman wins District 2 Commissioner runoff.

Guthrie voters Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a $45 million Guthrie Public School bond proposal that includes a new school building and expansions to two others.The proposal passed with 2,734 votes or 72.23 percent of the vote. There were 1,051 votes against it with 27.77 percent of the vote.

Statement from Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson

Over the past nine years, we have consistently shown a commitment to keeping our promisesto the community with regard to their money. Today, our community again showed their trustin us to provide a quality education with the resources we have asked for from our taxpayers.

Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Matthew Jirous. He is the son of Zuzana Jirous and Kevin Mihalik. Matthew is active in band, wrestling, Student Council, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Bluejay Crew.

Jonquil Garden Club Yard of the Week

The Jonquil Garden Club of Guthrie is pleased to honor the home of NolaBeth Balsiger, 1308 Red Canyon Road as Yard of the Week. Pictured L to R: Pam Williams, Club Representative and NolaBeth Balsiger, homeowner.

GHS Cross Country opens season at Deer Creek

The Guthrie High School cross country teams traveled to Deer Creek to open the season on August 24. The event was loaded with Class 6A teams in the field of ten teams and 189 runners in the varsity events. Taylor Schroeder led the way in the varsity girls event placing 44th in a time of 21.06.

Logan County 4-H Robotics Club Receives Grant

The Logan County 4-H Robotics Club received $500 in grant funds from the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. This grant provides funds to enhance and expand program delivery and improve the quality of educational programs for 4-H and adults.