Caution urged on Broadway as road repairs begin
“Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.” Anyone with experience in home remodeling can probably relate to that quote. We all…
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Bridge project on Charter Oak Road goes to bid
I’ve mentioned before how satisfying it is when plans for a major road or bridge project finally become a reality. This month, on October 18,…
Major road and bridge improvement projects underway
In addition to routine road maintenance, several major projects are underway in District 1. One is the replacement of the bridge at Broadway and Camp…
District 2 Cleanup Drive and Interstate 35 temporary closure
This update has two items that citizens may find of interest: a solid waste grant and an upcoming I-35 detour at Seward Rd.
Information about county government
We frequently receive calls at the commissioners’ office about whether there are zoning regulations, building codes and occupancy permits required within Logan County.
Dispelling assumptions – Commissioner Mark Sharpton
We get some pretty interesting calls at the District 1 shop, including one I received this week. It was about a turkey with its head…
District 1: frequently asked questions
While a primary role of the Board of County Commissioners is to serve as the main administrative body for the county, setting policies and making…
County recognizes employees with Safety Awards
Logan County Emergency Manager David Ball presented seven Logan County employee’s with a certificate of achievement for safety at the recent Logan County Commissioners meeting.
District 1: What have we been up to?
It is a practice in the District 1 office that employees document their activities each day as they return from various work sites. Not only…
Logan County District 2 Update: Great County to Write About
Most of our updates have centered around paving roads, strategizing on how to get funding for infrastructure improvements, rehabilitating county roads with shale, building bridges,…
Sharpton says burn ban is out of the hands of commissioners
Despite several fires sparking up on Wednesday afternoon in Logan County, including one that charred up 1,000 acres, Logan County is not included in a burn…
Broadway bridge closed beginning July 23
By: Mark Sharpton County Commissioner Last week, Broadway just north of Camp Road was closed temporarily for a utility relocation. Plains Pipeline moved their underground facility…
Will Logan County go under a burn ban?
Guthrie Fire Chief Eric Harlow issued a burn ban on Monday for the city limits of Guthrie. However, this does not include the county at this time.
Logan County District 2 Update: University Bridge Bid
On June 29, 2012, a bid was awarded to Scurlock Industries of Miami, OK, for building a new bridge on University Ave. east of Midwest…
Temporary road closing on Broadway July 11-13
Last week I mentioned that the start date for construction on the new bridge at Broadway had been delayed by the contractor until July 23….
District 1 activity report and bridge closing update
June 30th marks the end of the fiscal year for Logan County. It is a busy time for county workers as preparation for the new…
Bauman, McHand and Pearson take primary election
As expected, the Logan County primary election for the Sheriff’s race came down to a matter of votes for both the Republicans and Democrats.
Facts about road funding
I have often wished that property owners would have to write two checks when paying their annual ad valorem tax. This would help taxpayers realize…
Logan County District 2 Update: Continual Progress
Projects in District 2 continue to progress. The much anticipated asphalt job on Midwest between Simmons and Waterloo was completed June 19. The next phase…
Bridge closing on Broadway for new construction
The purpose of this update is to offer a reminder that the bridge on Broadway Rd. at Camp is scheduled to be closed in July.