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Pictured left to right Abagail Ropp, Debbie Ellison and Mayor Ropp are enjoying the 60th celebration. Submitted photo.

Pictured left to right Abagail Ropp, Debbie Ellison and Mayor Ropp are enjoying the 60th celebration. Submitted photo.

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60 Years of Head Start: Guthrie Program Continues Legacy of Serving Young Learners

Nicole Westermier
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
It’s been 60 years since President Lyndon Johnson signed an act to create an eight-week summer program known as Head Start to address the needs of disadvantaged preschool children.Today, the list of Head Start Child Development Centers has multiplied to 2,809 programs, including one in Guthrie,...
Memorial Day Service

Memorial Day Service

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Memorial Day Service Set for May 26 at Memory Gardens

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4578 will host a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, located at 1624 N. Pine St.The public is invited to attend the event, which honors the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military personnel.In the event of rain,...
Some Gave All

Some Gave All

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Memorial Day Honors the Fallen

News Leader Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors U.S. military personnel who died in service to the country.The tradition began after the Civil War, when communities held ceremonies to decorate soldiers’ graves.
Guthrie Fire Department

Guthrie Fire Department

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County Approves First Step for Fire Rescue Apparatus

Van Mitchell
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Logan County’s Board of Commissioners approved a $151,839.47 bid from Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. of Oklahoma City for one light rescue fire apparatus to be installed on a F-450 truck at the Guthrie Fire Department.Guthrie Fire Chief Dane Lausen said the approval was the first step in the process...
Guthrie High School students taking oath. Photo by Brent Fuchs

Guthrie High School students taking oath. Photo by Brent Fuchs

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Six Guthrie High Students Take Oath to Join Armed Forces

Guthrie News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Six Guthrie High School students took the oath to join the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday during the school’s First Annual Armed Forces Ceremony.The event honored students committing to military service and recognized their decision to serve the country following graduation.
Amanda Fortney

Amanda Fortney

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Fortney Honored as Emerging New Professional

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Amanda Fortney of Guthrie was recently honored as a nominee for the Emerging New Professional award at the annual OK PACE Conference, which celebrates excellence in career and technical education across Oklahoma.Fortney is a member of the Workforce and Economic Development (WED) team at Francis...
A Garden in Guthrie. Submitted Photo

A Garden in Guthrie. Submitted Photo

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‘Beyond the Garden Gate’ Tour Blooms June 7

Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Interested in strolling through some of Guthrie’s most inspiring backyard private gardens?On Saturday, June 7, from 9 am. to 2 p.m., the Logan County Master Gardeners will host “Beyond the Garden Gate,” a self-guided tour of five of Guthrie’s most luscious gardens, including one labeled as a...
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell addressed business leaders at Meridian Technology Center. Photo by Shelley Malicote Stutchman.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell addressed business leaders at Meridian Technology Center. Photo by Shelley Malicote Stutchman.

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Lt. Gov. Pinnell Champions Guthrie and Oklahoma

Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell addressed about 50 business leaders and residents Monday at a luncheon presented by Central Rural Electric Cooperative at Meridian Technology Center, an event organized by the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce.Chris Evans, chair of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce legislative...
Recognizing Bailey Martin

Recognizing Bailey Martin

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Martin Named to SNHU Dean’s List

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Bailey Martin of Guthrie has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List.
Mike Monahan; his legacy continues.

Mike Monahan; his legacy continues.

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Donors Help Fund Cotteral, GHS Programs.

Van Mitchell
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Cotteral School’s new playground will apparently be getting artificial turf, thanks to an anonymous donor.“We have received a playground donation for Cotteral in the amount of $53,640 by an anonymous donor, and that is the cost of artificial turf inside the play area,” Superintendent Dr. Mike...
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