Lazy E Arena to host Guthrie High School Commencement Exercises

The Lazy E Arena has been secured to host the Guthrie High School Commencement Exercises honoring the Class of 2023. The ceremonies will be on Friday, May 19, 2023, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

M-O FFA Celebrates National FFA Week

Mulhall-Orlando FFA members were in full action mode as they commemorated National FFA Week. This celebration of the national youth organization is an annual event held during the same week as George Washington’s birthday, as he was greatly dedicated to agriculture.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

Friday, March 10, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4 Board of Education and Statutory Municipal General Elections and Special Elections, Logan County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott said today.

Early Voting Begins Thursday

Early voting begins Thursday March 2 for voters in Logan County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

House Passes Education Plan

The House last week passed two bills that will increase public education funding and give parents more choice. House Bill 2775 would increase public school funding by $500 million for Fiscal Year 2024.

Guthrie basketball teams advance after regional splits

Guthrie High School’s basketball teams each split a pair of games in Class 5A regional action, but both teams advanced to the area round this weekend. On the boys side, the Bluejays defeated Lawton MacArthur 71-48. Nate Benford and Brayden Morgan led the way with 17 points each.

Board Of Education General Election Announced

The Logan County Election Board announced that the Board of Education General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Following is a list of school districts with elections and candidates that will be on the ballot: Crescent SD I-2, Office No. 3, Kevin D.

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City Council adopts agenda-only speaking policy for meetings

Guthrie’s City Council on Tuesday voted 5-1 to approve a policy for residents wishing to speak at a City Council meeting. The new policy allows citizens to sign up and speak only on topics scheduled for that particular agenda.

ESPN’s Marc J. Spears To Give Langston University Commencement

Marc J. Spears, award-winning sportswriter and blogger and Senior NBA writer for ESPN’s Andscape, has been announced as the distinguished speaker for the 123rd Commencement of Langston University this coming May. Spears regularly breaks NBA news on ESPN’s television platforms.