County jail will continue to house federal inmates
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the United State Marshall Service agreed to new terms for housing federal inmates in the county jail. Without the…
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City receives July sales, use tax dollars
With two months left in the fiscal year, the City of Guthrie continues to see steady sales tax dollars rolling in. Although the current sales…
Major disaster declaration approved for April storm
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request for disaster assistance for 18…
Governor launches Oklahoma checkbook ensuring easy access to government’s spending ledger
OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the launch of Oklahoma Checkbook, fulfilling a campaign promise to provide Oklahomans with an easy-to-navigate site so…
Revenue from alcoholic beverage tax up in May
The alcoholic beverage tax revenue in May was up nearly 25 percent compared to last May in Logan County. For the month of May, Logan…
City’s sales tax dollars still not holding up against banner year
For the eighth straight month, the sales tax collections were down for the City of Guthrie. However, those numbers are compared to the best numbers…
Historical Society seeking damages from bridge construction company
The Logan County Historical Society (LCHS) says a construction company was negligent with their equipment during the construction of the new bridge on Highway 33…
Year-to-date collections continue to come in above estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in April were $906.1 million and came in at $60.1 million, or 7.1 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
City sales tax numbers down nearly 13 percent for May
The May sales tax dollars came in below projections for the City of Guthrie. For the seventh straight month, the City’s sales tax dollars are…
Guthrie Police raise $4,551.56 for Special Olympics
The Guthrie Police Department raised $4,551.56 with Cops on Doughnut Shops for the Special Olympics with their third annual event.
Alcoholic beverage tax collection up 36% in April for Logan County
The allocation of alcoholic beverage tax for Logan County relatively stayed the same in April compared to the previous month. However, the overall tax continues…
BOE takes action on sale of first bond
At a special meeting on Monday morning, the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education approved the adoption of a bond resolution and associated documents authorizing…
State: Year-to-date collections above estimate by 6.8%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in March were $508.9 million and came in at $31.8 million, or 6.7%, above the monthly estimate. This amount…
BOE approves new gymnasium seating, track surface
The Board of Education approved two renovation projects for Guthrie High School, including new seating in the school’s gymnasium. The school board unanimously approved two…
April sales tax dollars miss City’s projection; use tax continues to rise
The April sales tax dollars came in 10 percent below projections for the City of Guthrie. For the sixth straight month, the City’s sales tax…
Southern Logan County benefiting GPS with school bond momentum
What a difference five years has made for Guthrie Public Schools when it comes to the passage of school bonds. On Tuesday, the school district…
Alcoholic beverage tax up 178 percent in March
The March numbers for the alcoholic beverage tax is normally the least amount in the calendar year and while it holds true so far, the…
Embezzlement charge filed on former Coyle mayor
The findings of a 2018 state audit has led to a felony embezzlement charge on a former mayor for the Town of Coyle. The Logan…
Family Dollar changing over to Dollar Tree
Family Dollar will be leaving Guthrie, but Dollar Tree will not be too far behind at the same location on S. Division Street. Earlier this…
City sales tax over $3M in first six months
The fiscal year for the City of Guthrie is half way done for 2018-19. The sales tax dollars compared to last year remain below par,…