Pet euthanasia: The most difficult decision you will ever make
Making the decision to humanely and peacefully put your pet to sleep due to pain and suffering is the most difficult decision any pet owner…
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It feels like we are working for a startup
I knew the concern was legitimate, but believed the benefit from doing the right thing would outweigh the downside — as it always does.
Superintendent: The Internet is no longer a novelty
Our family was fortunate to enjoy a quiet vacation this summer with our kids and one set of grandparents. It was in many ways a…
District Two: Midwest Blvd. will be closed through August
The last several weeks have been tough. The worst damage was the partial washout of Midwest south of Charter Oak. There were several addition roads…
How to deal with anxiety and your pet | Ask Dr. Anna
Stefani Fortney discusses how to deal with anxiety and your pet We ask a lot from our pets on a daily basis. They are expected…
District 1: Portion of Waterloo Road continues to be closed
We continue to be blessed with more rain than our lakes, rivers, and streams can accommodate and with this last week’s deluge we now have…
3 Grooming Tools Every Pet Owner Needs | Ask Dr. Anna
As a pet owner, it’s important to take proper care of your pet and that includes taking great care of their skin and coat. Stefani…
Unnecessary Government spending does not mean better service
Imagine the following absurdity: a business owner divides his business into 140 different divisions and gives the head of each division control over a free-standing…
Senate Minutes: Earthquakes leave you feeling more than just a little shaken
Statewide, there were 109 quakes in 2013 that were measured at a magnitude of 3 or higher. In 2014, that number was 585. According to…
Most notable government reform I have seen
It has long been theorized that the wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea but instead will be…
Chamber Chat: TAG to host Potluck Picnic at Mineral Wells Park
Hi there! I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend! This coming Friday, Cathy James will be retiring after serving fifteen and a…
Snake bite treatment for pets, 5 things you need to know
Do you know what to do if your pet is bitten by a snake? Snake bite is a common emergency. Dr. Anna discusses what to…
The next abandonment of principle
The first warning sign happened last year on April 2nd of 2014. By a 20-3 vote, a legislative committee unexpectedly approved a 30 million dollar…
District Two: Meetings to begin for Waterloo Road projects
Oklahoma County District 3 Commissioner Ray Vaughn and I will be meeting very soon to work out an agreement for Waterloo Road. What is proposed…
Do this, not that for dog anxiety! 4th of July noise phobia
Loud noises, primarily thunderstorms and fireworks, cause lots of dog anxiety. Dr. Anna Coffin will share tips to keep your dog safe. Source: Do this,…
Raw diet for dogs: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
The raw diet for dogs trend is becoming more popular. It’s important to be informed about the good and the bad of raw diets before…
Chamber Chat: Bob Powell to speak at Growing Guthrie Leaders
Hello! I hope you are having a great week in Guthrie. The Pollard Theatre presents “Company” from June 19 to July 11. In this landmark…
James Long: Make the most of your laundry room
Local realtor James Long shares his column on ideas surrounding your laundry room. Yes, the laundry room, the most undesirable room to be in for…
District 1: “An average of around 200K per year, repeated over the past 7 years of non-compliance
It’s now official, with the latest release of the new county financial audit findings by the Oklahoma State Auditor, the last time Logan County produced…
The pivot and the latest earthquakes
Oklahomans are coming to terms with the decision of this year’s Legislature to slow the amount of motor vehicle funds going to roads and bridges…