GUTHRIE —
Voters in Guthrie will go to the polls April 2 to decide on a new mayor and three City Council races.
Erin Dorio, Logan County Election Board secretary, said polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. She said in-person absentee voting will be March 29 and April 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Logan County Election Board, at 224 E. Vilas Ave.
“There is a race in every ward plus the mayor so it’s going to be a city-wide election,” Dorio said.
Dorio said all races are non-partisan and the City Council races are for four-year terms while the mayor’s race is for a two-year term.
Voters will decide between current council member Trey Ayers, 41 and Mark Spradlin, 60 for mayor. Guthrie Mayor Chuck Burtcher decided not to run for re-election.
In the Ward I council race incumbent John Wood, 42, will face Matthis Hathorne, 71.
The Ward 2 race features Jeff Taylor, 55 and Brian Bothroyd, 49. They will replace Patty Hazlewood who did not seek re-election.
Ward 3 incumbent Gaylord Z. Thomas, 49, will face Linda Craddock, 68.
Dorio said to have races in all three wards and a mayoral race isn’t the norm.
“To get all three wards and mayor is unusual,” Dorio said.
Burtcher concurred and added it’s important for voters to make an informed decision about the candidates before voting.
“It’s been forever since we had anybody do that,” Burtcher said. “I think people need to take a long look at why people are running. We have an intelligent good voter base and I think they will take a long look at the candidates and the job the whole council has done. It’s never bad for more than one person to run.”
Dorio said there are 5,990 registered voters eligible to vote in the Guthrie races. She said voter turnout in most local elections is usually light.
“It is usually a little better than school elections but it isn’t what it should be,” she said. “I would encourage people to vote. You are just letting the minority make the decisions for you at that point.”
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UPDATE: Tornado damages 12 homes in Edmond
Twelve homes were damaged in the Edmond area by Sunday afternoon’s tornado, a city official said.
At about 3:47 p.m. Sunday, outdoor warning sirens began to blow in east Edmond. Police spokeswoman Jenny Monroe said point of contact for the tornado appeared to be in the 33rd and Bryant area. From there, the path went to the northeast and crossed I-35, Monroe said. -
More than 120 from OC serve on summer missions
In the past year, Oklahoma Christian University emphasized “OC is Home” as a key theme to begin John deSteiguer’s tenure as president.
This summer, more than 120 students, staff and faculty are leaving the comforts of home to serve and spread the Gospel in around 20 countries, showing that “OC is Mission,” too.
“We are motivated and encouraged by the pure hearts for service that so many OC students have,” deSteiguer said. “We commend them, as well as our many faculty and staff who exemplify OC’s Christian mission to spread the good news and serve others.” -
FAI calling all pets for ‘Pets in the Park’
Animals now get their turn to connect with the activities at the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond with a new event, Pets in the Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 at Mitzi’s Park, 27 E. Edwards. Registration for the pet parade and art contest will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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UPDATE: Tornado touches portions of Edmond
Roger Williams and his wife Shellie, residents in Edmond’s Thornbrooke neighborhood since 2004, were watching the weather reports Sunday as a large storm approached the city.
When they heard reports that a tornado was spotted near Broadway and 15th Street, then Broadway and 33rd Street, the couple and their son Ethan, 11, took cover in a reinforced interior closet. After they closed the door it got eerily quiet, like being in the eye of a hurricane, Roger said. As the tornado passed by, they could hear a few bangs outside.
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SLIDESHOW: Tornado strikes I-35 area of Edmond
A violent tornado ripped trees out of the ground as it dropped into southern Edmond late Sunday afternoon along areas east and west of Interstate 35 from 15th Street to 33rd Street, according to various reports. Damage in Edmond is confirmed by the city and included blown out windows at the brand new Mercy I-35 facility that was scheduled to open later this year. Hail also peppered northwest Edmond during the violent storm event.
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The Big One
It’s a bleak scenario. A massive earthquake along the New Madrid fault kills or injures 60,000 people in Tennessee. A quarter of a million people are homeless.
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City plans to hire downtown consultant
Conceptual ideas about how the City of Edmond may plan for downtown development were shared this week by David Forrest with members of the business community.
The Central Edmond Urban Development Board has revisited plans made in a 1998 Downtown Master Plan through public meetings and presentations to protect the future development of Broadway. Recommendations by the group will be taken into account by future city councils. -
Feds recommend changing legal alcohol content levels
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St. Mary’s Episcopal School names new Head of School
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Local girl receives crown
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