Mayor pleads for citizens to wear a mask in public
Guthrie Mayor Steve Gentling made another strong push for citizens to wear their mask when going out in public. “There’s no scientific or medical group…
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Anonymous donor pays off unpaid utility bills for customers
An anonymous donor recently came through for some Guthrie citizens by paying their unpaid utility bill costs with the City of Guthrie. “I don’t know…
Fireworks a go for city residents with a permit
As families gather this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, many will enjoy popping fireworks as part of the celebration. Residents inside the…
Guthrie fire chief sworn in as OSFA president
Guthrie Fire Chief Eric Harlow was sworn in as the new president of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association during their 126th annual convention over the…
City adopts amendment to tobacco ordinance in hopes of receiving grant for parks
With guidance from the state and local health departments, the City of Guthrie amended the existing Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Ordinance within city limits. With…
Payment plan setup for Guthrie utility customers
The City of Guthrie will begin working with utility customers when it comes to their billing of water, sewer and trash. In March, the City…
Downtown street project likely going away to fund Harrison St. bridge project
The downtown street project on Division St. has been discussed, projected, engineered and reexamined over and over since 2016. Now, that project is likely going…
Construction picks back up at Mineral Wells Park
Work crews have started back on the renovation of Mineral Wells Park, including a splash pad and new playground equipment. In November, the City of…
Video: Municipal swimming pool showing its age; future unknown
Guthrie’s Municipal Swimming Pool has been a staple for not only Highland Park, but generations of families who have spent their summer days pool side….
Local sales tax booms; leaders await upcoming months
Two months ago many rushed out to grocery stores to prepare for the unknown future of the coronavirus. The local sales tax receipts show Guthrie…
Judge dismisses lawsuit against City of Guthrie; council to decide on face masks
With a federal lawsuit now dismissed against the City of Guthrie over its ‘shelter-in-place’ order, council members will now decide the next steps moving forward…
City amends shelter-in-place, keeps mandate on masks
In a special city council meeting, the Guthrie city council voted unanimously to amend a city ordinance requiring shelter-in-place, but will still require a face…
City leaders cautiously moving forward with sales tax dollars
The good news for the City of Guthrie is sales tax revenue has been on the increase for the current fiscal year. However, the unknown…
Mayor: The new normal For Guthrie
As we head into another week of the COVID-19 invasion, we are clearly experiencing a new normal. Life as we have known it for a…
Update: Council tables item that would have limited some business amid COVID-19
Updated at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 — After a back-and-forth fifty-five minute emergency Guthrie city council meeting, the Guthrie city council voted…
City of Guthrie fills new accountant role
The City of Guthrie announced the hiring of Maria Young as the new Accountant/Special Projects Officer. Maria will join the City’s leadership team on Monday,…
Four applicants apply to sit on city council; interviews set to begin
Interviews are expected to begin on Wednesday for the open city council seat. After seeking applicants, the City of Guthrie received four applicants. In early…
New owner of downtown lots expected to begin the cleaning up process
The new owner of the downtown lots that once housed the Double Stop Fiddle Shop and Furrow Flowers will soon begin to be cleaned up….
City, Logan Community Services agree to annual agreement
The City of Guthrie and Logan Community Services, Inc. agreed to a one year plan for temporary shelter care for juveniles. Logan Community Services, certified…
“Twins” expected soon at GFD; council approves two new ambulances
The Guthrie Fire Department spread the happy news on social media Tuesday evening as they announced they will soon be expecting “twins.” Following a unanimous…