Ask Dr. Anna: does your dog lick excessively?
Do you have a dog that licks everything or licks excessively? This behavior is called excessive licking of surfaces or ELS. Many dogs presented with…
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Logan County District 2 Update: Progress on Douglas Blvd. resurfacing project
We are in the process of doing some final paper work with Oklahoma Department of Transportation to get the resurfacing of Douglas from Waterloo to…
More funding approved for paving Coltrane Road
In 2006, the Oklahoma legislature set aside money in the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Program (CIRB) to help fund major road and bridge…
Chamber Chat: Community Garden needs volunteers
I cannot believe how fast January has flown by. We are looking for a few good volunteers to help us here in the chamber office….
Funding approved for resurfacing Simpson Road
It is an advantage to the county when the Federal Highway Administration classifies a road as a “major collector.” That is because federal funds are…
Ask Dr. Anna: hairballs worthy of veterinary attention
Hairballs, are they just a normal nuisance or a sign that something is wrong? Most cat owners believe that hair balls aren’t worthy of…
Never believe that government does not have enough of your money
It is a very old story that I have heard repeated many times. It seems that legislators cannot hold a budget hearing or meet with…
Anna Coffin: Is your dog or cat constantly dizzy?
Can you imagine constantly being dizzy and not knowing which way is up? This commonly happens to older dogs and cats and is known as…
Broadway bridge update: on schedule for February
Last week the ODOT inspector at the Broadway Bridge construction site provided an update on the project. He indicated that contractors would be pouring the…
Tax reduction in Oklahoma this year
This is the time of year when Governors across the nation are providing State of the State speeches to their various state legislatures. I enjoy…
Chamber Chat: volunteers needed; exercise for fines
All you farmers out there might be interested in learning about Plasticulture! If this gets your attention and sparks your interest, you will want to…
Lawmakers File Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act
During the past few weeks I have received many emails about 2nd amendment related legislation that will be sponsored this year in the Oklahoma. Here…
Chamber Chat: parade, concert, taxes, new language
You can hear what is going on in and around town every Wednesday at the Chamber Coffee’s. This week’s coffee will be hosted by the…
Logan County District 2 Update: Starting the recovery
This week begins the recovery from soft, soaking rains which devastated country roads throughout areas of Oklahoma. I’ve traveled many of the District 2 roads,…
Chamber Chat: parade set for Jan. 21; free tax service offered
Ever been interested in Japanese? Now is your chance to take language classes! Join the Guthrie Public Library each Saturday morning at 9:30 am. This…
Transportation, States Rights, Modernization and Federal Government spending
Last week, members of the House of Representatives received their committee appointments for the next two years.
District 2 Update: Best wishes to all for the New Year!
On January 2, 2013, I stood before Judge Luke Duel to be sworn in for a second term as County Commissioner of District 2. I…
Superintendent: school safety has and will always be top priority
Over my years as an educator, I’ve seen violence change the way schools operate in many different ways. Most visitors now understand that identification is…
Chamber Chat: concert upcoming; join a civic club
Happy New Year! Byron Berline’s Double Stop Music Hall will be kicking off the New Year with a great concert featuring the greatest Bluegrass Music you…
State highway improvement projects update
In the next few weeks I plan to release the latest version of the House District 31 transportation update. This update is published periodically in…