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.

(StatePoint) As barbecue season heats up, you may be wondering how to square your love for Tbone steaks and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, game-changing solutions to tackle the environmental footprint of the beef and livestock industries.

writers and page designers collected five awards during the Oklahoma Press Association’s 2022 Better Newspaper Contest at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee on June 10. Sam Hutchens and Chris Mallow won a tandem of certificates and shiny plaques for their excellent news reporting and in-depth writing.

In an observance of unity and inclusion during Pride Month, The Shoppes in downtown Guthrie will come alive with its “Out in the Open” celebration on Saturday, June 24, with arts and crafts, music, food and more.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol dive team personnel recovered a young man’s body Saturday evening in the Cimarron River. Edgar Garcia, 23, of Oklahoma City, drowned after spending the afternoon in the river with a group.

The City of Guthrie is temporarily Prohibiting recreational activity at Liberty Lake due to recent algae bloom treatment. The City of Guthrie’s drinking water is not affected by this problem, and remains safe for consumption.