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Building ruins on The Elbow

Building ruins on The Elbow

Reviving The Elbow’s storied history

Nicole Westermier,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Although now abandoned, an area known as The Elbow remains a silent, yet significant part of the history of Guthrie, Okla.This predominantly African American neighborhood was more than just homes to the people who lived there, but a community with schools, businesses and a hospital.
Good Friends Book Club Members - Back row: Liz Sterkel (Founder/Vice President), Rowanda Vealsey (Song Leader), Jacob Beach (President), Jeanette Mccarson, Jared Lewis, Jamie Penny, Cali Conyer, Erin Henke (Secretary), Chris Frye, Brittany Faith, Ben Moore Front Row Joseph Segura, Charity Rhodes, Lauren Collins, Cualey Carlton, Megan Grounds, John Mefferd, Larry Zachary. Submitted photo

Good Friends Book Club Members - Back row: Liz Sterkel (Founder/Vice President), Rowanda Vealsey (Song Leader), Jacob Beach (President), Jeanette Mccarson, Jared Lewis, Jamie Penny, Cali Conyer, Erin Henke (Secretary), Chris Frye, Brittany Faith, Ben Moore Front Row Joseph Segura, Charity Rhodes, Lauren Collins, Cualey Carlton, Megan Grounds, John Mefferd, Larry Zachary. Submitted photo

Good Friends Book Club Celebrates 20 Years of Inclusion and Friendship

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Every Tuesday, laughter echoes through the meeting room at the Guthrie Public Library as members of the Good Friends Book Club gather for what has become a more than 20-year tradition of friendship, inclusion and joy.
New Health Department building on its way!

New Health Department building on its way!

Design partner OK’d for new Health Dept. facility

Van Mitchell,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Logan County’s Board of Commissioners on Friday approved an agreement with MA+Architecture, LLC, to provide architectural design services for the Logan County Health Department Building at 324 E. Oklahoma Avenue.During its Nov.
Members of the Crescent Speech Squad.

Members of the Crescent Speech Squad.

Crescent Speech Squad Posts Strong Showing at Annual Tournament

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Crescent Speech Squad competed Feb. 6-7 at the annual speech tournament in Rush Springs, earning multiple regional qualifications and top finishes.In the qualifying division, McKayla Henning and Serenity Holub placed first in Public Forum Debate.
Pictured with the students is Levi Casey, girls wrestling coach, Jadon Davenport, boys wrestling coach and Rotary President, Coy McPeek.

Pictured with the students is Levi Casey, girls wrestling coach, Jadon Davenport, boys wrestling coach and Rotary President, Coy McPeek.

Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Guthrie Rotary Club’s Students of the Week are Ilamae Smith and Luke Lyons. Ilamae is the daughter of Denise Smith. She is active in Bluejay wrestling and Student Council. She was the wrestling Homecoming Queen. She enjoys doing community service.
GPD Blotter

GPD Blotter

Guthrie Police Blotter January 26, 2026 - February 1, 2026

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
1/26/2026 1:08, 300 BLOCK OF E WARNER, AGENCY ASSIST, Caller Is Lcso Advised 2 Runways Could Be At This House With The Dad 1/26/2026 1:09, 500 BLOCK OF E WASHINGTON, AGENCY ASSIST, Caller Is Lcso Advised 2 Runways Could Be At This House With Friend 1/26/2026 6:38, 800 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, ALARM -...
Guthrie City Hall, at the corner of 2nd Street and Oklahoma Ave. Photo by Bobbi Waddell

Guthrie City Hall, at the corner of 2nd Street and Oklahoma Ave. Photo by Bobbi Waddell

Allegations, Disputes Highlight Failed Vote to Remove Aguirre

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Feb. 3. A motion to remove Councilman Grant Aguirre from the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board failed Tuesday night after the Guthrie City Council voted 4-3 in favor of removal, falling short of the two-thirds majority required for approval.
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