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Collateral Elementary Schools opens its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025. Left to Right: Chris Schroder, Tina Smedley, Janna Pierson, Mike Pierson, Leslie Cotton, Gayle Davis, Ron Plagg. Photo by Bobbi Waddell

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Cotteral Elementary Ribbon Cutting

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Fortney Selected for Leadership Arts Council

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Francis Tuttle Program Developer Amanda Fortney was recently selected to be part of the Oklahoma Arts Council Leadership Arts XIII. Thirty participants are selected from Oklahoma every two years to learn about the role of arts in economic development, education, and quality of life.

Warren Graduates from OBA School

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Alec Warren, with BancFirst in Guthrie, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City.Warren was among 55 graduates of the school, which was held March 2-7 at the OBA Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.The OBA Commercial Lending School, conducted...

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American Legion Spam Emails

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

SubmittedNOTICE FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION: It appears that many of our members have received an email that purports to be from Commander Woods asking that the recipient purchase gift cards on his behalf. This email is NOT from Commander Woods and IS SPAM.

Price gouging statue in effect for counties ravaged by wildfires

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following today’s declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by yesterday’s wildfires.The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than...

Protecting Your Septic and Aerobic Systems After a Wildfire

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Wildfires have left their mark across Oklahoma and amid the devastation, property owners with septic or aerobic systems may need to take steps to ensure their wastewater systems remain safe and functional.Key Steps for Post-Wildfire Septic System Protection:Inspect for Visible Damage – Start by...

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Simpson Named 2025 Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year

- Van Mitchell

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson was recently recognized as the 2025 Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Simpson was recognized along with his peers from across the country at the AASA National Conference on Education...

Artists rendering of the new Cotteral Elementary School.

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When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Nicole Westermier

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Since 1950, the Cotteral Elementary School building has served the students of Guthrie Public Schools. On Friday, March 14th, it will close its doors for the last time.

Photo by Rochelle Stidham, Guthrie News Leader

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Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead

- Chris Mallow

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a local restaurant in Guthrie last Friday, March 7.Guthrie police officers responded to a call for a welfare check just after 12:30pm at Billy Sims BBQ on the 1600 block of South Division Street.

Chuckwagon tickets, '89er buttons now available

- Van Mitchell

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Tickets are on sale for the 89er Days Celebration button and Chuckwagon Feed, which is on April 15 at the Logan County Fairgrounds.Steve Sibley with the 89ers Celebration planning committee said Chuckwagon tickets are $15 each and 89er buttons are $5 each.“The tickets are available through...

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