At the conclusion of the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Annual Meeting today, Guthrie Police Chief Don Sweger was named the new President of the Association. Chief Sweger has served on the OACP Executive Board since 2005 before rising to this top position. Sweger has been Chief in Guthrie for 8 years after serving in multiple capacities since starting his law enforcement career in 1994.

What’s old is new again in Guthrie with the opening of the Wander Inn, the official tasting room for the WanderFolk Spirits distillery. Situated in the space formerly occupied by Mack & Ike’s, the Wander Inn provides great drinks in the same classy atmosphere but with some new twists.

Recently the Guthrie Noon Lions Club honored the Guthrie Hope House with a supportive donation of $450. Lions President Steve Gentling saluted the work of the Hope House, noting that in three years of operation the organization has served over 600 men, women, and children. The short and long term programs provided by the Hope House serve the homeless, those battling substance abuse and victims of domestic violence. It has progressed to owing its own building with capacity to sleep over 50 clients as well as an industrial quality kitchen which generates meals for all who are in need of well- prepared food. Frankie Garcia, program administrator, explained to the Club the criteria for admission, the requirements to stay in the program (substance free) as well as the future direction. Natalie Cunningham, Women’s Fac i l i ty Dire c tor, expl ai n ed the various women focused programs and recent changes to facilitate the provision of service to women and children.