Who and what made news for Guthrie in 2012

Some changes took place in Guthrie during the 2012 calendar year. Along with changes, Guthrie saw some inspirational stories, reality shows that came to town and a cross that went missing.

A few days ago Guthrie News Page brought you the top viewed stories for the year, but here are some of the stories that made the top headlines.

Related story: 2012 – A year in review for Guthrie News Page – most viewed stories

Stories that made headlines in 2012

15th annual Bluegrass Festival set to begin Thursday – Sept. 28

People from New York and Los Angeles and everywhere in between will be merging to the campgrounds of Guthrie and the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival.

Inaugural Guthrie triathlon is a success – July 21

With nearly 200 registered athletes, the inaugural First Capital Triathlon was a major success among participants, volunteers and race coordinators.

ODOT shuts down viaduct bridge; traffic being detoured – Aug. 2

Early Wednesday evening the Oklahoma Department of Transportation closed down the viaduct bridge on Highway 33 after a police officer noticed the bridge had buckled.

Blood Drive honors the memory of Jon Gumerson – Sept. 30

The First Christian Church and Oklahoma Blood Institute came together for a blood drive in the memory of Guthrie civic leader Jon Gumerson, who passed away on Saturday.

Deputies confiscate gambling machines from stores – Aug. 27

The Logan County Sheriff’s department confiscated nearly 20 machines from five Guthrie convenience stores that were involved in an illegal gambling operation.

County deputy goes beyond the call of duty – Dec. 20

The Guthrie Police Department has had a busy week with extra patrol of school buildings following an arrest of a high school student who made threats to other students. However, they have received some help from a familiar face to Guthrie and Logan County residents.

Oklahoma FreeWheel takes a pit stop in Guthrie – June 14

Did you see them? There were over 800 of them in town yesterday.

Coyle school teacher found not guilty of all charges – Apr. 11

The defense attorney proclaimed Stacey Brewer was the victim the entire time, and 12 jurors came to the same conclusion after they found a Coyle school teacher not guilty on all charges brought up against him.

Guthrie Police request FBI to investigate department – May 16

The Guthrie Police Chief is requesting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigate the department’s activities in reference to a lawsuit filed against four officers and the City of Guthrie.

Stevens shares his message of losing 150 pounds in 12 months – Aug. 27

On Saturday, Bobby Stevens went to Old Chicago for some pizza. That might not sound like anything unusual, but this trip was for a very special celebration.

5 hour standoff ends with no injuries in a Guthrie home – Mar. 19

The Guthrie Police Department along with deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT team ended a five-hour standoff with a man, who barricaded himself inside a home on Monday afternoon.

Twilight Saga actor comes to Guthrie for short film – Nov. 1

It was a well-kept secret, but for several hours on Thursday Guthrie was the working grounds for an actor who played in the Twilight Saga.

Local trooper named Trooper of the Year – May 22

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced their Troopers of the Year and one of the seven honored is from Guthrie.

Guthrie Schools receive their report cards from the state – Oct. 25

The anticipated release of the A-F grades were released to the state’s 1,700 plus schools from the Oklahoma State Education Department, including all six for Guthrie Public Schools.

Katt Daddy catching fish and fans with Mudcats – July 13

Don “Katt Daddy” Brewer is in the tavern with a nine pound advantage in the Okie Noodling Invitational Championship. A TV series being filmed here in Guthrie.

Bait vehicle lures two juveniles in southern Logan County – Sept. 17

The reality hit show Bait Car has been a popular television show. While there was no cameras filming late, Saturday evening in Logan County, two juveniles took the bait.

Chief Deputy accepts position with Nicoma Park – Nov. 1

If Sheriff Jim Bauman is re-elected next week for a second term in Logan County, he will be without the services of one of his top Deputies.

CNN to broadcast from Guthrie Tuesday morning – Mar. 5

CNN News will be broadcasting in downtown Guthrie for Super Tuesday’s Presidential Preferential Primary.

Mayor not to run for fourth term; Ayers to run for office – Dec. 5

For the first time in six years the City of Guthrie will have a new Mayor come next April.

Hospital cross goes missing from OKC shop – July 18

The missing hospital cross that was reported stolen has been found at a OKC scrapyard.

City Manager resigns post; accepts position in Little Elm – Aug. 10

The Guthrie City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Matt Mueller in a special meeting Friday afternoon as Guthrie News Page reported on Wednesday.

Breland announced as new Guthrie City Manager – Sept. 18

The Guthrie City Council made it official Tuesday evening when they named a new City Manager.

Two Miss Oklahoma USA’s named in Guthrie – Nov. 19

The Historic Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie crowned the Miss Oklahoma USA and Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2013 contest Sunday evening.

Mike Simpson named Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools – Mar. 27

After almost six months of searching, the Guthrie Board of Education has selected their new leader, who will lead Guthrie Public Schools into the future as the new superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools.