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Phil Nichols presents LaVerne Dowding with the Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 5. Photo by Nikki Bos

Phil Nichols presents LaVerne Dowding with the Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 5. Photo by Nikki Bos

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A Servant Leader Honored: Dowding Receives Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
LaVerne Dowding was recognized for a lifetime of service during the annual banquet of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, held Feb. 5, 2026, where he received the Jon Gumerson Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the community’s highest honors.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice with city leaders and law enforcement officers at the check presentation Feb. 17. Photo by Nikki Bos

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice with city leaders and law enforcement officers at the check presentation Feb. 17. Photo by Nikki Bos

Bice Presents $1.4 Million for 911 Center, Radio Modernization

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Stephanie Bice visited Guthrie Feb. 17, to present a $1,407,000 check supporting upgrades to the city’s 911 dispatch center and rehabilitation and modernization of Logan County’s public safety radio system.
Building ruins on The Elbow

Building ruins on The Elbow

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Reviving The Elbow’s storied history

Nicole Westermier,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Although now abandoned, an area known as The Elbow remains a silent, yet significant part of the history of Guthrie, Okla.This predominantly African American neighborhood was more than just homes to the people who lived there, but a community with schools, businesses and a hospital.
Good Friends Book Club Members - Back row: Liz Sterkel (Founder/Vice President), Rowanda Vealsey (Song Leader), Jacob Beach (President), Jeanette Mccarson, Jared Lewis, Jamie Penny, Cali Conyer, Erin Henke (Secretary), Chris Frye, Brittany Faith, Ben Moore Front Row Joseph Segura, Charity Rhodes, Lauren Collins, Cualey Carlton, Megan Grounds, John Mefferd, Larry Zachary. Submitted photo

Good Friends Book Club Members - Back row: Liz Sterkel (Founder/Vice President), Rowanda Vealsey (Song Leader), Jacob Beach (President), Jeanette Mccarson, Jared Lewis, Jamie Penny, Cali Conyer, Erin Henke (Secretary), Chris Frye, Brittany Faith, Ben Moore Front Row Joseph Segura, Charity Rhodes, Lauren Collins, Cualey Carlton, Megan Grounds, John Mefferd, Larry Zachary. Submitted photo

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Good Friends Book Club Celebrates 20 Years of Inclusion and Friendship

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Every Tuesday, laughter echoes through the meeting room at the Guthrie Public Library as members of the Good Friends Book Club gather for what has become a more than 20-year tradition of friendship, inclusion and joy.
New Health Department building on its way!

New Health Department building on its way!

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Design partner OK’d for new Health Dept. facility

Van Mitchell,
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Logan County’s Board of Commissioners on Friday approved an agreement with MA+Architecture, LLC, to provide architectural design services for the Logan County Health Department Building at 324 E. Oklahoma Avenue.During its Nov.
Members of the Crescent Speech Squad.

Members of the Crescent Speech Squad.

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Crescent Speech Squad Posts Strong Showing at Annual Tournament

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Crescent Speech Squad competed Feb. 6-7 at the annual speech tournament in Rush Springs, earning multiple regional qualifications and top finishes.In the qualifying division, McKayla Henning and Serenity Holub placed first in Public Forum Debate.
Pictured with the students is Levi Casey, girls wrestling coach, Jadon Davenport, boys wrestling coach and Rotary President, Coy McPeek.

Pictured with the students is Levi Casey, girls wrestling coach, Jadon Davenport, boys wrestling coach and Rotary President, Coy McPeek.

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Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Guthrie Rotary Club’s Students of the Week are Ilamae Smith and Luke Lyons. Ilamae is the daughter of Denise Smith. She is active in Bluejay wrestling and Student Council. She was the wrestling Homecoming Queen. She enjoys doing community service.
Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month

Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month

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Educational and meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Each February, the United States commemorates the impressive contributions of Black individuals.Black History Month traces its origins to 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
Oklahoma Tag Offices, DMV Services Closed Feb. 12–16

Oklahoma Tag Offices, DMV Services Closed Feb. 12–16

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Oklahoma Tag Offices, DMV Services Closed Feb. 12–16

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Oklahomans will need to plan ahead for driver’s license and motor vehicle needs next month, as Service Oklahoma prepares for a temporary statewide system shutdown.
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