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Volunteers wrap books for the Friends of the Library’s Blind Date with a Book display.

Volunteers wrap books for the Friends of the Library’s Blind Date with a Book display.

Take a Chance on a Story: Blind Date With a Book at Guthrie Library

The Friends of the Guthrie Public Library are inviting readers to fall in love with something new through a “Blind Date With a Book” display at the Guthrie Library.Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, the display will be ready, with each “date” patiently waiting to be chosen.
GPD Blotter

GPD Blotter

Guthrie Police Blotter January 12, 2026 - January 18, 2026

1/12/2026 6:37, GUTHRIE LAKE, LAKE - CALLS, Clearing Honor Box 1/12/2026 9:09, CASHSAVER, LARCENY, Caller Wants An Officer To Come By To Do A Report On Stolen Checks 1/12/2026 9:19, 306 W OKLAHOMA, CITIZEN ASSIST, Caller Is In The Lobby Requesting Either A Records Request Or A Background...
Voting runs February 5th-19th

Voting runs February 5th-19th

GNL's BEST OF THE BEST 2026

Best of the Best Logan County is an annual community recognition program hosted by the Guthrie News Leader that celebrates the businesses, organizations, and individuals that help make Logan County a special place to live, work and visit.
Nikki Bos

Nikki Bos

BOS ABOUT TOWN

If you have lived in Guthrie for any amount of time, you know one thing is always true. Something is always going on. A meeting worth talking about, a fundraiser worth supporting, a milestone worth celebrating, or a moment worth pausing to appreciate. That is where Bos About Town comes in.
Eighteen students from seven agencies graduated from the Logan County Reserve Peace Officer Academy on Jan. 17 at Meridian Technology Center’s Guthrie Campus. Photo courtesy of Logan County Sheriff’s Office

Eighteen students from seven agencies graduated from the Logan County Reserve Peace Officer Academy on Jan. 17 at Meridian Technology Center’s Guthrie Campus. Photo courtesy of Logan County Sheriff’s Office

18 Complete Logan County Reserve Peace Officer Academy

The Logan County Basic Reserve Academy Class 25-7-1 graduated during a ceremony Jan. 17 at Meridian Technology Center’s Guthrie campus.All 18 students successfully completed the Reserve Peace Officer Academy and are now reserve certified.
Jan. 14, Woodcrest Fire department firefighters were able to protect two residential homes and two outbuildings. While one small well and pump house were lost, no injuries were reported. WCFD officials praised mutual aid partners for their swift assistance, including Oak Cliff Fire, Sooner Fire and Guthrie Fire. Photo courtesy of Woodcrest Fire Department

Jan. 14, Woodcrest Fire department firefighters were able to protect two residential homes and two outbuildings. While one small well and pump house were lost, no injuries were reported. WCFD officials praised mutual aid partners for their swift assistance, including Oak Cliff Fire, Sooner Fire and Guthrie Fire. Photo courtesy of Woodcrest Fire Department

Dry Conditions Raise Fire Danger Across Oklahoma, Guthrie Crews on Alert

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management reported that near-critical and elevated fire weather conditions affected much of the state, with the highest risk in western and northwestern Oklahoma.
Declaration of Independence Facts

Declaration of Independence Facts

Did you know?

Names like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and, of course, John Hancock might instantly come to mind when pondering the men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But what about the remaining signatories to the founding document of the United States?
GPD Blotter

GPD Blotter

Guthrie Police Blotter January 5, 2026 - January 11, 2026

1/5/2026 7:40, SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE, 700 BLOCK OF DREXEL, Caller Stated A Pickup Has Been Parked In Their Driveway And It Is Not Supposed To Be There. Caller Said Its A Lifted Blue Silverado. The Plate Comes Back To A 2004 Cadi And Not A Blue Silverado.
Langston University cheerleaders entertain the attendees of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Jan. 19 in Guthrie. Photo by Brent Fuchs

Langston University cheerleaders entertain the attendees of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Jan. 19 in Guthrie. Photo by Brent Fuchs

Guthrie Marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Parade

On January 19, Guthrie came together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of celebration and reflection. Mayor Adam Ropp designated the day as Martin Luther King Jr.
 

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