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Election Breakdown

A record number of Oklahoma voters cast ballots last week, but presidential election turnout was the lowest it's been since 2012.Let’s break it all down. Oklahoma added a net total of 183,908 voters between October 2020 to October 2024.
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Guthrie defeats Xavier AJROTC

Shooting their highest score of the season Guthrie AJROTC defeated Xavier AJROTC 892.5 to 867.2 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. Their fourth win in a row. Guthrie AJROTC was led by Jesseana Holder who shot a 243.3.
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Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Jack Arballo. He is the son of Jaclyn and John Arballo. Jack is active in marching & concert band, FFA, Key Club, Science Club and Culinary Arts from Meridian Technology.
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Guthrie Police Blotter Oct 28-Nov 3

10/28/24 04:11 AM Drunk Driver: 800 block N Broad, Caller advised 3-4 females were at his residence and were drinking. Caller advised the females got mad and left while drunk. The call was transitioned to OHP for follow-up.
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Attorney General warns of contractor fraud

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Oklahoma residents to watch out for contractor fraud in the wake of this weekend’s severe weather. Drummond said the weeks following damaging storms and tornadoes are a common time for fraudsters to prey on those who suffered storm damage.
Photo by Chris Mallow

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GPWA opens new wastewater treatment plant

The Guthrie Public Works Authority (GPWA) is excited to announce the official opening of its new Wastewater Treatment Plant, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 28th,2024.
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Nearly Double Early Voter Turnout in Logan County

The final polls closed last night for the 2024 election (see results online at www.guthrienewsleader. net that were not available at the time of printing), but Logan County saw record turnout for early voting.
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Logan County 4-H Speech and Job Readiness Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 4-H Speech and Job Readiness members who gave their speeches and were interviewed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Orlando High School, Orlando, OK. The contests are designed to develop self-confidence and skills to build their futures.
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Midwest LiftFest lifts up local charities

Midwest LiftFest 2024 was a fantastic success, raising $24,743 for the Guthrie VFW Sooner Post 4578 & Auxiliary and Helping Community Paws and Claws Inc. This event brought the community together to honor veterans and support animals in need.
 

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