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Midwest LiftFest 2025

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Midwest LiftFest seeking vendors for a good cause

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Midwest LiftFest will take place September 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vance Auto Group in Guthrie and will benefit CASA for Kids, a nonprofit organization serving Payne, Logan and Kay counties.

June 18th 2025 City Council Update

Deanna Duehning Appointed to City of Guthrie Ward 1 City Council Seat

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Deanna Duehning Appointed to City of Guthrie Ward 1 City Council SeatThe Guthrie City Council voted to appoint Deanna Duehning to the vacant Ward I City Council seat at their regular meeting on June 17, 2025.

Logan County Board of Commissioners

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County Approves Series of Contracts

Van Mitchell

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Logan County’s Board of Commissioners last week approved a resolution participating in the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma’s Self-Insured Fund (ACCO-SIF) Workman’s Compensation Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and selecting the premium payment option of $202,989.00.

Pictured is Shu Fields, Office Administrator at the Guthrie First United Presbyterian Church, holding an application form for the Relief Grant.

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Wildfire Relief Grants from Ministerial Alliance Underway for Logan, Payne Counties

Shelley Malicote Stutchman

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

In response to the wildfires that left charred remnants and smoldering ash in their wake, the Guthrie Ministerial Alliance has announced the availability of relief grants to assist uninsured and insured fire victims through Logan and Payne County.Applications must be submitted by June 23.

Johnny Vinn Anderson

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Hall of Fame Banker Anderson Leaves Long Legacy, dies at 97

Nicole Westermier

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Longtime banker and F&M Bank CEO Johnny Vinn Anderson, an Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inductee, passed away Saturday at age 97.Anderson was born June 16, 1927 in Choctaw, Okla., to Vin and Wilma Anderson.In 1945, at only 17 years old, Anderson enlisted in the U.S.

Pine St. just south of Garfield Ave.

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WASHED OUT

News Leader Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Logan County Sheriff's Department Photo by Bobbi Waddell

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Logan County Sheriff ’s Office to Help Inmates Find Better Life Upon Release

Nicole Westermier

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Hoping to connect inmates with potential employers before their release from jail, the Logan County Sheriff ’s Office recently took to social media to announce that goal in hopes of decreasing the amount of repeat offenders.

Rev. Dr. R. P. Ashanti-Alexander

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Beebe Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Celebrates 132nd Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The pastor and members of Beebe Chapel CME Church of Guthrie, Oklahoma invite the public to its 132nd Church Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The service will begin at 3:30 pm.

Marlon Banner with Carrol Taylor Photos by Rochelle Stidham

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American Legion LeBron Post 58 Presents Flags to Veterans after March Fires

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Find more Juneteenth photos at guthrienewsleader.net in the Photo Gallery Photos by Brent Fuchs

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A Community United for Freedom

Photos by Brent Fuchs

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, residents and visitors flocked to Mineral Wells Park—located at 819 S. Division Street—for Guthrie’s vibrant Juneteenth celebration. Hosted by the City of Guthrie, the event ran from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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