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The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week

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The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Eric Antonio Hernandez II. He is the son of Eric and Macey Hernandez. Eric has played trumpet in band for 7 years. He is a member of National Honor Society. Eric has made Regionals for 4 years and State this year. He has had the privilege of playing taps at the Veterans Day Ceremony and other local ceremonies. After graduation, Eric would love to attend Oklahoma City University and major in Music Performance. Pictured with Eric is Rotary President, Tyler Calvert, GHS Band Director, Rob Blackburn and Maestro of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Alexander Mickelthwate.

Crabtree Hangs It Up

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A mainstay of the Guthrie- Edmond Regional Airport (KGOK) is flying off into the sunset. Glenn Crabtree, owner of Crabtree Aircraft Company, will hang up his commercial headset this month after 48 years of excellent service as KGOK’s fixedbase operator (FBO) and local flight instruction firm.

County Commissioners name new board chairman, vice-chairman

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The Logan County Board of Commissioners Tuesday named the new board chairman and vicechairman for 2024. The Commissioners approved District 1 Commissioner Mark Sharpton as the new board chairman replacing District 3 Commissioner Monty Piearcy, and District 2 Commissioner Charlie Meadows was named board vice-chair.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

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Friday, January 19, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 13 Edmond SD I-12 Special School Election, Logan County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott said today.

Logan County NAACP Honor MLK

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The Logan County branch of the NAACP is set to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual parade, scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. The event, themed “Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence,” aims to Remember, Celebrate, and Act in line with Dr. King’s vision.

A Twister… a lot of them!

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According to the US National Weather Service in Norman, 2023 was an above average year for tornados in Oklahoma. 74 tornados were recorded in the state exceeding the annual average of 57.

County Commissioners Conduct Annual Jail Inspection

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The county commissioners met to conduct the annual inspection of the Logan County Jail this past Tuesday, January 2nd. The inspection, conducted by Logan County Sheriff Damon Devereaux, came after the commissioners opened their first official meeting of 2024 at 9:00am on Tuesday.
 

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