The notion of community

Last week I talked about what makes communities work, with shared language, shared values, and shared interests, in ways that can’t be contrived or forced. Let’s frame those points in the perspective of life in Guthrie.

A Student in Meridian’s Film Institute Finds Success

GUTHRIE, Okla. – Breaking into the film industry is hard, but Justin Jayne turned to Meridian’s First Capital Film Crew Institute to make sure his resume didn’t end up on the cutting room floor.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown

OKLAHOMA CITY — AAA warns motorists to prepare for treacherous driving conditions after recent storms resulted in flash floods and stranded vehicles. Turn Around, Don’t Drown Even a few inches of swift-moving floodwater flowing over a roadway can sweep away a vehicle.

State Treasurer Russ announces Oklahoma 529 Bright Future Sweepstakes

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 10, 2023) – Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced today.

New Floral Bar opens in Guthrie

Cottage Floral Flower Bar & Gifts opened officially on July 1, and is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Melynn Robbins and Ryan Crockett. As one might expect, Cottage Floral provides standard florist services for the usual large and elaborate arrangements.

Guthrie resident continues father’s tradition of perfect attendance at Rotary Club

Lifelong Guthrie resident Linda Miller has maintained a perfect 35-year attendance volunteering for the city, mainly with the Rotary Club. “I was born and raised in Guthrie.

Second case of ‘zombie-like’ deer disease resembling mad cow discovered

Oklahoma became the 30th state to report a “zombie-like” disease among free-range deer, known as Chronic Wasting Disease.

Two-time Super Bowl champion leads honorees at Oklahoma Territorial Capital Sports Museum

Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester was among a group of Oklahoma sports figures who were recently recognized at the Oklahoma Territorial Capital Sports Museum. The reception honored Native American and Oklahoma athletes who participated in this year’s Super Bowl LVII.

Safety, prevention against Oklahoma’s vampires

Summertime in humid Oklahoma manifests perfect conditions for ticks to thrive. One of the main factors for tick safety is prevention. “You can’t avoid every tick.