Logan County District 2 Update: The cost of sign theft
One of the more common problems the county deals with is replacing traffic control and street name signs. On a regular basis, we receive calls…
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Why certain roads get paved
Periodically we receive questions from the public about how commissioners determine which roads to pave. There are multiple factors taken into consideration, but of major…
Ask Dr. Anna: Heartworm disease is completely preventable
Over one million dogs are infected with heartworms in the United States! The unfortunately thing about heartworm disease is that it is completely preventable and sadly more…
Tax Reduction, Workers Comp, Welfare Reform and No Bonds
This is a big week in the Legislature. It is a key deadline week. By this Thursday another set of proposals will fail to advance…
Ask Dr. Anna: “My dog was skunked”
Starting to get some “my dog was skunked” calls and thought I would give some info on skunks along with a recipe to help…
Chamber Chat: Horse Feathers searching for volunteers
Wow, what a great weekend! Congratulations to everyone involved with the 89er Celebration! This is the second year that Steve Gentling has chaired this event and I…
Funding for County Roads
This past week, I witnessed one of the most significant county road funding policy success since taking office as State Representative.
Ask Dr. Anna: Thunderstorms cause common behavioral problems in dogs
I know it’s time to talk about thunderstorm phobias because I woke up twice last week with a dog panting, shivering and scared to death…
Logan County District 2 Update: Clogged Culverts
Over the last few years, phenomenal growth has occurred in Logan County. This population expansion is beneficial to the county and we encourage it. However,…
Chamber Chat: Master Gardner’s hosting plant sale
The Seventh Annual Licorice Festival begins April 10th through the 14th at Aunt Gertrude’s House located at 112 E. Oklahoma. Enjoy luscious licorice from around…
Visualizing TWO BILLION DOLLARS of State Debt Email
You may have seen recent news reports detailing how Britain’s national debt now equals 90% of its entire economy. The Daily Mail published a graph…
Charter Oak bridge and road update
Progress continues on construction of a new 103′ bridge on Charter Oak Rd. west of Santa Fe. Rain slowed the process this week but workers…
Ask Dr. Anna: pets and allergies
It looks like spring is finally here and so is allergy season. I’m seeing lots of itchy dogs and cats. Unlike our upper respiratory symptoms,…
From the Desk: How to handle your conflicts with school
I’m unhappy with something my child’s teacher did. What should I do? I’ve heard this question many times by involved parents who love their child…
Chamber Chat: Creating an Arts District
Guthrie is already “The Queen Of The Prairie” but we feel that it is time to begin to start stimulating artistic, cultural, and economic growth…
Continued opposition to the federal healthcare proposal
Oklahoma legislators have become rather accustomed to receiving emails and calls from those who are intensely worried about ongoing federal overreach. Many of these contacts…
Ask Dr. Anna: common misconceptions about meat by-products
This will be the last of my mini-series of pet foods. This week I will cover important and, unfortunately, common misconceptions about meat by-products. In…
Chamber Chat: Lions set for pancake feed; vocal program set
We are actively looking for vendors for the Farmer’s Market, our market is 100% Oklahoma Grown which means the majority of our market is locally…
Prepared to explain the vote
Consider the following statement one might hear if they stay around the capitol very long: “If there is one consistent thing about that legislator, it…
Ask Dr. Anna: popular trend of grain-free diets for pets
This week I will continue my mini-series on pet foods by discussing the popular trend of grain-free diets. Dogs and cats are both classified as…