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Year End Review March

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A former District 2 County Commissioner was indicted and arrested for embezzling fuel. Kody Ellis allegedly used public money to fuel his personal vehicles for a year-long period from July 2022 to July 2023. Ellis resigned from his position on Feb. 28 and his bond was set for $5,000.

Partners study passenger rail service between OKC and Newton, Kansas with $500,000 grant

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Guthrie, Oklahoma is one step closer to becoming a stop on an expanded route for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer, which currently travels between Ft. Worth and Oklahoma City. The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded funding to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to create a Service Development Plan for expansion of that route from Oklahoma City north to Newton, Kansas.

GPS Breaks Ground for New Cotteral Elementary

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A large turnout of schoolchildren, parents, board members, local legislators, business leaders, and press representatives witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking at Cotteral Elementary School in Guthrie today, to kick off full construction on the new school building at the Cotteral site.

State of the City Luncheon

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Last week saw the annual State of the City Luncheon, hosted by Meridian Technology Center and held at their South Campus facility in Guthrie. Four City of Guthrie leaders made their appearance and discussed the city government’s accomplishments and ongoing challenges as they approach the end of 2023.
 

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