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Former City Councilman’s Murder Charges Continue in Court

Taylor Cook
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Former City Council member Daniel Joseph Triplett, 68, is charged with the first degree murder and desecration of the corpse of his former employee, Brent Mack, and burying his body beneath a septic tank in northern Logan County in Sept. 2021.
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Increased Funding for Water Mains and Fire Hydrant Fixups

Taylor Cook
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Public Works Authority and Guthrie City Council met Tuesday to discuss multiple items involved with the improvement of the city’s infrastructure including replacing old fire hydrants and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) water system improvements project.
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Local Fourth of July Extravaganzas

Sam Huthchens
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
There are plenty of patriotic ways to celebrate Independence Day. Whether parades, runs or massive firework displays are your thing, there is something for everyone in and around Guthrie. Guthrie’s Seventh-Annual Fireworks Show on July 2 at 9 p.m.
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Graffiti Growing, Daycare Expansion Denied

Taylor Cook
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
At the City Council meeting last Tuesday, items on the agenda brought forward discussion on Guthrie daycares, or the lack thereof, and graffiti artists vandalizing property around Guthrie.
Karen Rackley defeated Tony Wilson on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary.

Karen Rackley defeated Tony Wilson on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary.

Rackley earns Democratic nod for State Senate District 28

Sam Hutchens
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
One half of the District 28 State Senate race is set. Karen Rackley defeated Tony Wilson on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary. Rackley won 61.29% of the vote, and was named the winner after polls closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night.
Jeff McCommas and Grant Green were the top performers in the vote. Neither got above 50%, so they will go to a runoff.

Jeff McCommas and Grant Green were the top performers in the vote. Neither got above 50%, so they will go to a runoff.

McCommas, Green advance to runoff in State Senator District 28 election

Sam Hutchens
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The contenders have been thinned out. Two Republicans will go to a runoff in the Oklahoma’s District 28 State Senator race. Jeff McCommas and Grant Green were the top performers in the vote. Neither got above 50%, so they will go to a runoff. Jeff McCommas received 28.
Either Collin Duel or Karmin Grider will become Oklahoma’s House District 31 representative.

Either Collin Duel or Karmin Grider will become Oklahoma’s House District 31 representative.

Duel, Grider go to runoff in State House District 31 race

Sam Hutchens
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The race to take Garry Mize’s seat has been simplified. Either Collin Duel or Karmin Grider will become Oklahoma’s House District 31 representative. Polls closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Duel received 44.22% of the vote, and Grider received 34.79%.
Lake Texoma is one of many Oklahoma lakes with above normal levels as Fourth of July approaches. (Photo: Chris Becker)

Lake Texoma is one of many Oklahoma lakes with above normal levels as Fourth of July approaches. (Photo: Chris Becker)

Lake levels as Fourth of July weekend approaches

Chris Becker
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The summer is in full swing and families are searching for water to play in with heat hammering Oklahoma.  With the Fourth of July being celebrated Monday, Oklahoma lakes are set to see a rise in people taking advantage of the amenities Oklahoma lakes have to offer.
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District 28 State Senator Candidate Q&A

News Staff
Saturday, June 25, 2022
The Oklahoma State Senator in District 28 represents Lincoln and Seminole county, as well as parts of Logan, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie County. Members of those counties will determine who their representative will be. Six people are running for the seat.
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