Rick Faris, center, performs with his band Friday on the Byron Berline Main Stage at Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie. Faris, who first played the festival in 2010, credited the late Byron Berline’s friendships with musicians around the world for the festival’s international lineup. “It’s a legendary festival, but also the fun that we have in the campground with jamming and hanging out with friends,” Faris said. Photo by Brent Fuchs
Bluegrass Festival leaders fiddling with thoughts of event’s future
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
It was 1997 when Clifford Parrett sat behind the sound board for the first act to play the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival.News
Guthrie Police Blotter September 21-27, 2026
League of Democratic Women to celebrate 70th anniversary
A rendering shows the planned new terminal at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. The approximately $7 million project will add a 5,500-square-foot terminal featuring a restaurant and airside patio, pilot lounge, conference space and offices, along with expanded aircraft parking.
Guthrie Airport to Break Ground on New Terminal
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Coyle quarterback Ticen Hock throws a pass as James Lackey, right, blocks Yale’s Cody Whitington during the Bluejackets’ homecoming game. Coyle won 30-8. Photo by Brent Fuchs
Coyle 30, Yale 8: Bluejackets open district with first win
The Crescent Lady Tigers softball team finished a strong season with a 26-6 record, advancing to the Class 2A State Tournament in Shawnee before falling 11-2 to top-ranked Dale on Thursday. Seniors Trinity Rice, Rylee Alexander, Eli Lovett, McKinlee Kegin and Reagan Williams played their final games in a Crescent uniform. GNL file photo
Solid softball season ends at state for Crescent
Kiptyn Baker runs with the ball during Cashion’s 54-13 win over Meeker in Cashion, Oklahoma on Friday, Oct. 2. Photo by Brent Fuchs