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Kaitlyn Wood is recognized as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year for Guthrie Public Schools alongside Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson during the district’s Teacher of the Year celebration held Feb. 23 at Meridian Technology Center. Photo by Brent Fuchs

Kaitlyn Wood is recognized as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year for Guthrie Public Schools alongside Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson during the district’s Teacher of the Year celebration held Feb. 23 at Meridian Technology Center. Photo by Brent Fuchs

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Kaitlyn Wood Named Guthrie Public Schools District Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Nikki Bos, News LeaderGuthrie Public Schools honored its top educators during a Teacher of the Year celebration held Monday, Feb. 23, at Meridian Technology Center.District leaders recognized site teachers of the year at both the elementary and secondary levels, celebrating each as an asset to the...
Representatives from local nonprofit at the 2025 Nonprofit fair. Submitted photo.

Representatives from local nonprofit at the 2025 Nonprofit fair. Submitted photo.

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Brunch on Noble to host nonprofit fair, vendor market March 7

News Leader Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Brunch on Noble will host its third annual Nonprofit Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the First United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 102 E. Noble Ave. More than a dozen local nonprofit organizations are expected to participate, offering information about services and...
Guthrie Junior High teachers celebrate after winning the GPS trivia fundraiser with their “Smarty Gras” theme, The team claimed top honors during the fiercely competitive and fun-filled evening benefiting GPS classroom grants. Photo Nikki Bos

Guthrie Junior High teachers celebrate after winning the GPS trivia fundraiser with their “Smarty Gras” theme, The team claimed top honors during the fiercely competitive and fun-filled evening benefiting GPS classroom grants. Photo Nikki Bos

Costumes, Competition and Classroom Cash Highlight GPS Trivia Night

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
An evening of fun, food and friendly rivalry turned into a big win for local classrooms as teams gathered for a high-energy trivia fundraiser benefiting GPS students.
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The Pollard Theatre Brings The Laughs

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
On any given evening in downtown Guthrie, the lights of the Pollard Theatre glow like an invitation. Step inside this March, and you won’t just find a stage—you’ll find a battlefield.
Nikki Bos, General Manager of the Guthrie News Leader

Nikki Bos, General Manager of the Guthrie News Leader

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BOS ABOUT TOWN: Best of the Best Is Back — And the Competition Is On

Nikki Bos, General Manager, Guthrie News Leader
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Voting is officially underway for the Best of the Best in Logan County, and I have to say, this is one of my favorite things we do each year at the Guthrie News Leader.There’s just something special about watching people across Logan County rally behind their favorite businesses, service workers,...
2026 89er Days Button

2026 89er Days Button

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89’er Days Organizers Unveil 2026 Button

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The official 2026 89’er Days button has been unveiled, giving residents their first look at the design that will represent one of Guthrie’s longest-running traditions.The new collectible button, created for the annual 89’er Days Celebration, designed by Shelton's Photography and Design, features...
Phil Nichols presents LaVerne Dowding with the Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 5. Photo by Nikki Bos

Phil Nichols presents LaVerne Dowding with the Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 5. Photo by Nikki Bos

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A Servant Leader Honored: Dowding Receives Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
LaVerne Dowding was recognized for a lifetime of service during the annual banquet of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, held Feb. 5, 2026, where he received the Jon Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the community’s highest honors.Named for former mayor and civic leader Jon Gumerson, the...
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice with city leaders and law enforcement officers at the check presentation Feb. 17. Photo by Nikki Bos

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice with city leaders and law enforcement officers at the check presentation Feb. 17. Photo by Nikki Bos

Bice Presents $1.4 Million for 911 Center, Radio Modernization

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Stephanie Bice visited Guthrie Feb. 17, to present a $1,407,000 check supporting upgrades to the city’s 911 dispatch center and rehabilitation and modernization of Logan County’s public safety radio system.Guthrie Police Chief Don Sweger praised the congresswoman’s efforts, saying the investment...
Building ruins on The Elbow

Building ruins on The Elbow

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Reviving The Elbow’s storied history

Nicole Westermier,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Although now abandoned, an area known as The Elbow remains a silent, yet significant part of the history of Guthrie, Okla.This predominantly African American neighborhood was more than just homes to the people who lived there, but a community with schools, businesses and a hospital.
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