City council tables half-cent sales tax election date, again
A 4-3 city council decision to table an election date for a proposed half-cent sales tax by the City of Guthrie caused a councilman to walk out…
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Online payments begin Friday for Logan County District Court
Beginning on Friday, May 22 the public will now be able to make online payments for outstanding court costs and fines through the Logan County District…
Well drilling, sales tax proposal and interim city manager to be discussed
The 63rd Guthrie City Council will hold their second meeting as a group and will consider several key items, including possibly sending a half-cent sales…
Super-majority says YES to $16.2 million bond for Guthrie schools
For the first time in a decade, voters approved a school bond for Guthrie Public Schools. The $16.2 million bond issue passed with the largest…
A tailored approach to economic development
Whether it’s through the school’s career training programs, customized business and industry training or entrepreneurial assistance, Meridian is committed to providing a tailored approach that…
Logan County receives first sales tax collection since voters approved tax in August
Logan County received the first payment from the Oklahoma Tax Commission after voters approved the three-fourths county sales tax in August 2014.
Mercy ranks 122 on Forbes List of Top American Employers
Mercy ranks 122 on Forbes’ inaugural “America’s Best Employers” list.
Mercy ranks 122 on Forbes List of Top American Employers
Mercy ranks 122 on Forbes’ inaugural “America’s Best Employers” list.
City seeking sales tax election; increase to benefit capital projects
The Guthrie city council will likely seek a proposed sales tax election to registered voters for a half-cent sales tax increase that would benefit capital projects…
Representative calls for Legislative pay decrease, makes donation to pro-life organization
GUTHRIE – State Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, continued his mid-March tradition of providing a yearly donation of $8,241.92 from his legislative salary to the Guthrie-based…
Video: Guthrie schools acquire land in southern Logan County for proposed elementary school
Guthrie Public Schools finalized the purchased of 25 acres in southern Logan County on Wednesday. The land acquisition comes just in time for an upcoming…
City and Love’s Travel Stop agree to 5-year sales tax rebate
The City of Guthrie and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. have agreed to a sales tax rebate pertaining to the construction of a sewer line that will…
Business owners wanting to add liquor sales on Sundays and holidays
Logan County is one of 18 Oklahoma counties that restrict liquor by the drink on Sundays, but business owners are wanting to change that by allowing liquor…
County commissioner requests EMS board member to resign; EMS audit discussed
All parties with the Logan County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Logan County Emergency Medical Services District (EMS) agreed the 2009-13 EMS audit…
Guthrie BOE gives the go ahead to prepare school bond election for May 12
In a special Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education meeting, board members agreed to begin preparing for a May 12 school bond election. Highlighting the…
Logan County rural water district receives $1.3 million water system loan from OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Logan County Rural Water District No. 1, located in southern Logan County between Guthrie and Edmond, received a $1.3 million loan…
House Bill 1407 would add stipulations to county assessors when lowering real or personal property
A bill was introduced to the Oklahoma 55th Legislature earlier this month that would add stipulations on county assessors when it comes to decreasing the percentage of…
Calculating the impact of the 90 million dollar Edmond bond issue
A property’s taxable value is 11% of its assessed value thus the taxable value of a $200,000 home is $22,000. The value adjusts downward to…
BancFirst ranked in top 10 on Forbes list of America’s best banks
BancFirst was recently named as a top performing bank in the country, according to Forbes. “America’s Best and Worst Banks,” an article written by Kurt…
Guthrie Public Schools to purchase land for future school
On Tuesday, the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education met in special session to approve a purchase agreement for 25 acres of land located east…