Whether it’s 1776, 1890 or 2023, the historic city of Guthrie continues to commemorate its love and preservation for freedom. As the hottest weeks of the summer come alive, so does American pride.

Guthrie High School principal Chris LeGrande will be leaving his alma mater later this month for a position as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals & the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association.

The 2nd Annual Rescue Mustang Challenge Program is a remarkable one. It has a similar theme to larger horse training competitions such as Extreme Mustang Makeover and Mustang Magic, but takes place on a local community level. The finale and competition portion of the 2nd Annual Rescue Mustang Challenge will be held on July 8, 2023 at RJF Equine, Inc in Cushing, OK. Doors open at 8am and ceremonies start at 9am. The competition will be between twelve trainers of various ages, experience, and backgrounds. Following the trainers challenge and competition, there will be an adoption event for mustang horses looking for loving homes.

The City of Guthrie is pleased to announce and welcome Caden Young as the next Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Director. Mr. Young will begin his employment with the City of Guthrie on Monday, June 26th, 2023. Mr. Young has served as the Security and Compliance Coordinator at the Stillwater Regional Airport since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Oklahoma State University.

With the decision to close Highland Park Pool due to drought conditions in Logan County, City staff has been exploring options to provide more summer amenities to our residents without risking our water supply. Thanks to a partnership with the First Capital Trolley and Pelican Bay Aquatics Center in Edmond, starting today, Monday, June 19th, Guthrie citizens can visit Pelican Bay at no cost and start booking the Trolley for future complimentary rides to the waterpark.

OSU Extension welcomes Jackson Williams as its new Agriculture and 4-H educator. He is originally from a small town in Central Arkansas called Greenbrier where he grew up in a rodeo family: he, his dad, and his brother all rodeoed. Jackson completed his Bachelors in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Arkansas-Monticello in 2021 and started work on a Master’s of Plant and Soil Science that fall studying Soil Conservation under Dr. Jason Warren at Oklahoma State University. He plans to complete his degree this December. Jackson has a passion for helping the agricultural community and helping people, which is why he chose to go into Extension work. Jackson still spends his free time rodeoing, training his duck dog, Lucy, hunting, fishing, or playing music. He said he already loves living in our community and is looking forward to his work in Logan County. If you have a problem or question related to agriculture, call Jackson at the OSU Extension Office

(StatePoint) Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and the effects of climate change. However, understanding how the environment impacts asthma can help you minimize your exposure to air pollutants and prepare for extreme weather events.

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The dog days of summer can be challenging. As the mercury rises to potentially unhealthy heights, spending time outdoors can become less comfortable and even dangerous.