Logan County filings March 14, 2023
The following actions were filed in the District Court of Logan County for March 14, 2023. Civil relief more than $10,000 (CJ) CJ-2023-54Velocity Investments, LLC…
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Teachers, certified personnel to get up to $6,000 pay raise under plan approved by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to provide an across-the-board pay increase for Oklahoma’s teachers and certified school personnel received overwhelming support in the Senate Tuesday….
House approves sports betting for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave the stamp of approval Tuesday to legislation to legalize sports betting and potentially bring in over $9…
Senate approves bill tor require backseat passengers under 16 to wear a seat belt
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 681 Tuesday, which requires any backseat passenger that is 16 years old or younger to wear a…
House passes bill to offer mental health coverage to first responders
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation to offer mental health coverage to first responders. Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, filed House…
Municipalities to gain greater control over marijuana business zoning under bill passed by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s cities and towns would have greater control over what marijuana businesses are allowed within their municipal limits thanks to legislation approved…
Guthrie basketball teams receive post-season honors
The Guthrie Lady Jays were just one win away from making the state tournament in decades in the first season under the direction of Breck…
Terry Bennett era begins with a 7-0 record
It will be highly likely that not one high school baseball team will finish with a perfect season, but the Guthrie High School baseball team…
Guthrie Noon Lions Club Adopts-A-Street
Braving gale force winds and freezing temperatures, members of the Guthrie Noon Lions Club recently picked up trash on the city of Guthrie’s designated “Adopt…
House passes Duel’s legislation to establish Neil’s Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation that would establish Neil’s Law and enact the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act. Rep….
Rep. Duel: Medical Marijuana
State Question 820 failed, sending a clear message that Oklahoma opposes unfettered access to marijuana. The House has worked diligently to uphold the will of…
City Council to consider three candidates for open seat
Updated on March 22, 2023 — Grant Aguirre sworn into city council seat The Guthrie City Council will meet Tuesday evening and will discuss possibly…
Three candidates file to run for District 2 County Commissioner
Logan County voters within District 2 will head to the polls in June for a Special Primary Election. Three candidates are looking to fill the…
Kelly Beeby inducted into Power Lifting Hall of Fame
Guthrie head football coach Kelly Beeby was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association Power Lifting Hall of Fame. Beeby, who has coached in…
Zane Seifert named GPS Student of the Month
Zane Seifert was named Guthrie Public Schools’ Student of the Month for the month of March. He was nominated by his Guthrie Upper Elementary School…
Peterman, Salas-Ocampo named GPS Employees of the Month
The March 2023 Certified and Support Employee of the Month for Guthrie Public Schools are Scott Peterman and Ana Salas-Ocampo. Each was presented with a…
Registration is underway for Guthrie Football Youth Camp
Guthrie football head coach Kelly Beeby has announced the 22nd annual BlueJay Football Youth Camp in May. The coach reminds parents to sign their athletes…
Guthrie selects Eddie Faulkner as the next city manager
The Guthrie city council unanimously approved the next city manager who will be replacing Leroy Alsup who is set to retire at the end of…
Senate approves pay increase for election day poll workers
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved Sen. Warren Hamilton’s bill to increase compensation for poll workers in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 290 would increase pay for…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Education bills would increase $2.6M in funding for Guthrie Public Schools
The House passed two bills that will increase public education funding and give parents more choice. House Bill 2775 would increase public school funding by…