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…
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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…
District 2 Update: Factors for road improvements
There are instances when someone will ask why the county improves one area versus another. For instance, someone asked why we paved a particular mile…
Two elected officials who are not playing the game
In 2010, the state electorate gave a vote of confidence to a new wave of state-level office holders. Nearly all of these candidates ran on…
Ask Dr. Anna: myths and misconceptions on pet diets
For the next few weeks I have decided to write a mini-series about pet food diets. This week I will talk about the myths and…
Chamber Chat: spaghetti feed and pancake breakfast on the menu this week
There is a new Recycle Center operated by Outback Resources taking the place of the recycle center to the West of the Fire Station. The…
Logan County District 2: technology improving efficiency
Over the last few weeks District 2 employees have been working industriously to restore roadways after the bad weather events of late February. We have…
Ask Dr. Anna: signs of stress in cats
Signs of stress in cats are subtle and difficult to recognize. When their environmental needs are not being met then they experience stress. Stress increases…
The key to legislative success
Aside from the last week of the legislative session, this is probably the busiest week in the legislative year. Bills authored by those who serve…
Chamber Chat: chamber banquet and casting call among happenings
Our Educational Series this month is “Get Your Plate In Shape.” Presented by Courtney Thompson and Cathy James who will have some fun activities, lots…
Retiring a bunch of the ABCs
Last Thursday was the deadline for House committees to approve bills. Any bills not approved by committee before or on that day must wait a…
Ask Dr. Anna: proper care for orphaned kittens
I can tell that spring is approaching, as we are starting to see abandoned puppies and kittens. In fact, I have three dachshunds, terrier mixes…
From the Desk: process of canceling school
“Are we having school tomorrow?” I can still remember asking my parents that same question and the anticipation of a magical gift of a day…