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Honoring a Fallen Trooper

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
It was a great sadness to learn last week of the death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake, of Guthrie, who was killed April 8 in a collision on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City. Trooper Brake leaves behind a wife and two children.
Owen Mallow signs his employment contract with USIC on April 15, 2026, at Meridian Technology Center during a ceremony attended by family, friends and company representatives. Mallow and classmates also received their assigned work vehicles following the signing. Photo submitted

Owen Mallow signs his employment contract with USIC on April 15, 2026, at Meridian Technology Center during a ceremony attended by family, friends and company representatives. Mallow and classmates also received their assigned work vehicles following the signing. Photo submitted

Mallow Celebrates USIC Signing, Career Milestone at Meridian Tech

News Leader Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Owen Mallow officially signed his employment contract Tuesday, April 15, during a ceremony at Meridian Technology Center, marking the start of his career with USIC in the utility locating industry.
Maddox Vaughan

Maddox Vaughan

Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Maddox Vaughan. He is the son of Scot and Diane Vaughan. Maddox is active in football , baseball and National Honor Society. He was 5A-2 First Team All-District Wide Receiver.
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Celebrate Earth Day With Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The public is invited to an Earth Day celebration at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library on Saturday, April 25. The museum will pass out turnip seeds to students ages 6 to 18, while supplies last and explain the importance of turnips to settlers during the Land Run of 1889.
Guthrie High School JROTC cadets from the ’89er Battalion present the colors during the National Anthem at the annual ’89er Battalion 5K on Saturday, April 18. Photo by Brent Fuchs

Guthrie High School JROTC cadets from the ’89er Battalion present the colors during the National Anthem at the annual ’89er Battalion 5K on Saturday, April 18. Photo by Brent Fuchs

‘89er Battalion 5K Brings JROTC Teams, Community Runners Together

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Guthrie High School JROTC hosted its fifth annual 5K Saturday, April 18. The event is organized and run by cadets in the ‘89er Battalion. This year’s race drew 190 runners including members of 15 JROTC teams from across the region.
Gayle Grubbs was awarded the Pillar of Service Award for years of dependable leadership and unwavering community involvement. Photo by Snappy Goode of Snap Media

Gayle Grubbs was awarded the Pillar of Service Award for years of dependable leadership and unwavering community involvement. Photo by Snappy Goode of Snap Media

Spring Fling Raises Meals for 3,000 Families

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Shelley Malicote Stutchman, correspondentGod’s Food Bank’s first-ever Spring Fling Banquet on April 7 at Meridian Technology Center raised enough funds to help feed nearly 3,000 families, highlighting the generosity of a community known for stepping up when it matters most.
Guthrie News Leader Staff

Guthrie News Leader Staff

City Celebrated, Hometown Hero Honored

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
State lawmakers recognized Guthrie’s history, business growth and community spirit during the second annual Guthrie Day at the Capitol, organized by the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce.The event brought Guthrie to the Capitol, where Sen. Chuck Hall and Reps.
The Wagon Wheel Band performs during the ’89er Days Chuck Wagon Feed at the Logan County Fairgrounds, providing live music and entertainment for attendees. Photo by Shelley Malicote Stutchman

The Wagon Wheel Band performs during the ’89er Days Chuck Wagon Feed at the Logan County Fairgrounds, providing live music and entertainment for attendees. Photo by Shelley Malicote Stutchman

‘89er Days Chuck Wagon Feed Serves Up Community Spirit and Success

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Shelley Malicote Stutchman, correspondentThe spirit of the Old West came alive Tuesday, April 14 as the ‘89er Days Chuck Wagon Feed drew a large crowd to the Logan County Fairgrounds, where good food, music, and community pride filled the air.
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