Time and Money
“Time and Money” is a refrain we often hear. They are also the components on which the county operates. It seems there is never…
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Contractor announces July 5 start date to pave Western Avenue
June 24, 2011 In a previous update I mentioned that in May we received notice from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation that a pre-work conference…
Teachers to lose 12 million in bonuses this year
State Superintendent Janet Barresi cast the tie-breaking vote, on Thursday, that will cut several popular state programs, including 12 million in teacher bonuses, to approve the…
Heat Related Illnesses Can Be DEADLY!
The following is a safety alert by The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. According to NOAA, “Heat is the number one weather-related killer in…
County Commissioners renew lease purchases
The three Logan County Commissioners met last week in their regular session meeting with Chairman Mark Sharpton, member Monty Piearcy and member Mike Pearson.
Firework permits are now available
The City of Guthrie is now selling permits for the upcoming Fourth of July thanks to the new ordinance that was approved earlier this month…
Council awards turbine, GPWA has a temporary home
With two meetings and a work shop, the Guthrie Public Works Authority and City Council worked through a busy consent agenda in their regular scheduled…
Food assistance being provided to tornado victims
Story submitted by Kim Querry on KFOR.com on Tuesday, June 21st. Almost one month after tornadoes ripped through parts of the state, tornado victims are…
Guthrie, Carl Albert are must see TV
Guthrie and Carl Albert have become must see TV. The two 5A football powers have put on some epic battles over the year’s and the…
Lighting Safety Week is a reminder to stay safe
The lightning safety community reminds you that there is little you can do to substantially reduce your risk if you are outside in a thunderstorm….
Guthrie man injured while under the influence
A Guthrie man and his passenger were injured in a single-car accident Saturday, June 18th, just before 6 p.m. on County Street 2950 near County Road…
Rubber duck race to support children’s shelter
Story submitted by Kim Querry on KFOR.com on Monday, June 20th. A local children’s shelter has found a unique way to raise money while having…
NBC omits “under God” in pledge of allegiance
NBC Sports immediately became under fire shortly after the network trimmed two references of the Pledge of Allegiance during an opening piece of the major golf tournament, U.S. Open…
The Year of the Reprimand
June 20, 2011 The Oklahoma Constitution contains a clause that says that for any speech or debate in the egislature, legislators shall not be questioned…
Enhanced risk of severe weather today
The National Weather Service in Norman is expecting a cold front today that could bring some severe weather to the Guthrie area after 4:00 this…
Temperature records rising in Guthrie
For the seventh time this month, Guthrie has gone over triple digit temperatures and in the process breaking some daily records.
McCully plays big in Oil Bowl
Oklahoma and Texas met up for the 74th edition of the Oil Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 18th. The Lone Star state got…
More than roads and bridges
June 17, 2011 While many of a county commissioner’s duties involve maintenance of roads and bridges, there are also administrative tasks to tend to. This…
Wind turbine, City buildings highlight upcoming Council meeting
A special City Council meeting workshop and Guthrie Public Works Authority meeting will convene on the third floor of City Hall on June 21st starting…
Drowning victim was a Langston University student
The Tulsa man whose body was recovered in the Cimarron River on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as Joshua Griffin, 24, a Langston University student.