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Memorial Day Closings

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It is the first holiday weekend of the summer. Happy Memorial Day!! Mail will not be delivered, and the Post Office will be closed Monday May 29. Logan County offices and maintenance yards will all be closed. City of Guthrie offices will be closed except for basic police and fire services. Highland Hall is closed on May 29 so there will be no Senior Lunches or Meals on Wheels served that day. Senior Trolley passes (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), will not be honored.

Wreck on Highway 33 Results in Injury

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At 3:53pm on May 15, Guthrie Fire-EMS and Logan County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 33 and Broadway, just west of Guthrie. Two vehicles, a white Buick Encore and a silver Chevy Silverado, were involved.

Logan County OHCE Presents Annual Scholarship to Guthrie High School Senior

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Guthrie High School graduating senior, Marion Stewart, was awarded the $1,200 scholarship given each year to a Logan County student. Marion has a 4.0 grade point average, is involved in 4-H and FFA, and plans to study Architecture at Oklahoma State University. She is the daughter of the late Carl & Donna Stewart. Marion attended with Gail O’Neil, her stepmom, and was recognized at the County Council meeting on May 4. Marion expressed a summary of the Logan County OHCE on her written application, “The Oklahoma Home and Community Education is in partnership with Oklahoma State University. The OHCE in Logan County addresses local affairs and educates on the basic welfare of the community. I have seen the OHCE in action at many 4-H events, such as sewing workshops and bake shows.”

Insurance Tips for Navigating Mental Healthcare

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Mental health is just as important as physical health. But, unfortunately, accessing mental health services is often challenging—from the shortage of health providers to the difficulties in understanding your policy terms and benefits. In addition, there is often the hesitancy to even ask for help due to the stigma that some may associate with mental health. That’s why I’d like to remind Oklahomans that all comprehensive major medical insurance plans are required by law to cover mental health and substance abuse services and there are resources to help you navigate this healing journey.

Veteran of the Year Recognized

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U.S. Army veteran Gary Miles, of Ponca City, was recognized as the 2023 Oklahoma Veteran of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council during a joint session of the House and Senate recently. The Veteran Family of the Year is Larry, Joy and Eric Van Schuyver. Larry is a U.S. Navy veteran. Also honored were Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Sen. Paul Rosino, ROklahoma City, who were named the legislators of the year by the council. Each of these were noted for their work to support veterans and veteran causes throughout our state. The gallery was full of veterans attending the ceremony, and we recognized others on the House floor as well.

Morgan Steps Down as GHS Boys Basketball Coach

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Late Monday, Guthrie High School Boys Basketball Coach, Sean Morgan submitted his resignation. He notified GHS Athletic Director, Jon Chappell, that he had accepted a teaching position with Stillwater Public Schools.

Uber Driver Guilty of Sexual Battery

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The verdict came through late last night in the trial of Timothy Greene on charges of sexual battery, kidnapping, and grand larceny. The jury took nearly four and a half hours of deliberations to reach their verdict in this week’s trial, which began this past Monday.
 

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