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Betty Cathrine Ballenger Silvers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Betty Cathrine Ballenger Silvers November 4, 1935 May 18, 2026 Viewing is Thursday May 21, from 5:00 -7:00 pm Funeral Services are Friday May 22 at 2:00 pm at Smith Gallo Funeral Home in Guthrie
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Guthrie Noon Lions Club awards scholarships

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Guthrie Noon Lions Club recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to Ella Tontz and Holden Ingram. The students are pictured with club President Steve Gentling. Tontz and Ingram will attend Oklahoma State University this fall.
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Guthrie Police Blotter May 4-10, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5/4/2026 4:22, ALARM BUSINESS, 2218 E NOBLE, Braums, Burg Alarm, Zone 3 Backdoor 5/4/2026 7:08, ANIMAL CALLS, WALMART PARKING LOT, Rp Stated There Is A Dog In The Parking Lot/ Black And Grey Dog/ Maybe Has A Collar/ Possibly The Same Dog From Yesterday 5/4/2026 7:46, CITIZEN ASSIST, W OKLAHOMA, Rp...
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Langston and Guthrie Plan Memorial Day Tributes

Guthrie News Leader Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
AsAmerica prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, communities across Logan County will pause Memorial Day to honor the nation’s fallen service members through ceremonies, tributes and moments of reflection in Langston and Guthrie. The Wm.
Guthrie’s Carson Olmsted and Jaxson Mayer celebrate a thirdplace finish. Guthrie Tennis

Guthrie’s Carson Olmsted and Jaxson Mayer celebrate a thirdplace finish. Guthrie Tennis

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Carson Olmstead and Jaxon Mayer cap season with state hardware

Tim Willert
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Guthrie High senior Carson Olmstead was busy trying to win a state tennis match on an injured knee to worry about whether he would make it to his graduation ceremony on time.
Guthrie’s Isaiah Blevins. Photo by Brent Fuchs.

Guthrie’s Isaiah Blevins. Photo by Brent Fuchs.

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Guthrie’s Blevins strikes gold at state track in coach’s farewell meet

Tim Willert
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Isaiah Blevins stood atop the podium at the Class 5A state track meet for the first time in his storied career as a Guthrie High distance runner.Blevins had multiple topthree finishes in track and cross country over the years, but had never collected a gold medal.
Jason Burkhart the new Executive Director of Human Resources and Secondary Education for Guthrie Public Schools. Photo courtesy of GPS.

Jason Burkhart the new Executive Director of Human Resources and Secondary Education for Guthrie Public Schools. Photo courtesy of GPS.

Guthrie Public Schools New Executive Director of Human Resources and Secondary Education

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On Monday, May 11, the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Jason Burkhart as Executive Director of Human Resources and Secondary Education. The position became available as John Hancock was recently hired to be the next Superintendent of Hinton Public Schools. Mr.
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