Watch: Verdell “Blue” Smith retires after 45 years with City of Guthrie
Video provided by City of Guthrie. Verdell “Blue” Smith has seen and done many things for the City of Guthrie’s Public Works. After 45 years,…
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Watch: Chamber host State of the City luncheon
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce recently held a luncheon at Meridian Technology Center where they hosted officials with the City of Guthrie who presented the…
Major water line breaks causing havoc, again; low water pressure likely
The construction of a new main water line installation on S. Division St. from the Water Treatment Plant to Harrison Ave. continues to come with…
Candidates file for city council, school boards
The filing period has come and gone for residents seeking to obtain positions on the Guthrie city council and various school boards across the county….
Filing period upcoming for city council, school board seats
If you’re interested in serving on either the Guthrie City Council or Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education, you will have your chance to begin…
City awarded energy grant for various buildings
The City of Guthrie has been awarded an $89,948.78 Energy Efficiency Lighting Retrofit Program Grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Human Resources and Administrative…
City of Guthrie lands grants to build retail incubator
The City of Guthrie has been awarded two $50,000 grants, one from T-Mobile and the other being federally funded, to fund the construction of a…
Burn Ban in effect for Guthrie city limits
The Guthrie Fire Department placed the Guthrie city limits under a burn ban beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26. “Due to the prolonged dry conditions, increasing fire…
Guthrie sets sales tax collection record
Guthrie set a record for sales tax collection. City Manager Leroy Alsup said the city received a check from the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaling $745,462.52,…
Eric Harlow selected for Leadership Oklahoma
Guthrie Fire Chief Eric Harlow was one out of 51 people carefully selected to be members of the 35th Leadership Oklahoma class. “I am extremely…
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport awarded $6.5M infrastructure project
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has approved a $184 million Airport Construction Program (ACP) for fiscal years 2023-2027, with a total of 85 airport infrastructure projects, serving 57 communities throughout…
City awarded grant for west side trail project
The City of Guthrie continues to locate grants to help assist in adding sidewalks and trails on the east and west sides of town. The…
City of Guthrie hoping to secure funding for second fire station, airport expansion
City officials are optimistic they may be able to land $8M in funding for an airport expansion and an added fire station for one of…
City reaches new 5-year deal with Waste Connections; rate increases coming soon
The City of Guthrie agreed to a new 5-year deal with Waste Connections of Oklahoma, Inc. for the collection and disposal of trash (solid waste)….
Voters to decide if they want electricity in the future
Registered voters inside the city limits of Guthrie will decide if they want to have electricity for the next 25 years. Yes, we’re serious. The…
After noise complaints, Guthrie prohibits use of jake brakes
Guthrie’s Noble Ave. should be a bit quieter in the future after the City Council voted to ban engine braking on Tuesday night. Engine braking,…
Library board member denied a third term by city council
The Guthrie city council denied the Mayor’s nomination for an open board seat for the Guthrie Public Library despite a 4-2 vote. The agenda item,…
Video: Guthrie voters pass Visitor’s Tax to support youth facilities
With 12 percent of the registered voters inside the city limits of Guthrie casting their vote, voters approved an increase to the Visitor’s Tax, formally…
Video: City Manager announces his retirement
Guthrie City Manager Leroy Alsup announced his upcoming retirement Tuesday evening at the city council meeting. Alsup handed out a typed letter with his signature…
New downtown gazebo on display
The City of Guthrie debuted a new gazebo in downtown Guthrie. The gazebo, located at Harrison and Division, replaces an older model in the same…