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Top Ten Worst Trees in Little Axe

By Tracey Payton Miller, Clev. Co. Horticulture Educator
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I’ve witnessed so much heartache after planting the following trees. With a plethora of choices on the market, there is no need to plant any I mention here. Just because these trees are readily available, doesn’t make them good choices. There are always exceptions to every rule, but what I’ll cover is commonly encountered in these problem species. 10.) Dogwoods Dogwoods are finicky species in our neck of the woods. The may survive in Eastern Oklahoma, but in South Central Oklahoma don’t even bother. They hate heat, drought, and scorching sun. There are many other flowering... »

Little Axe Artist Covered

By Ledger Staff

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Currently at the State Capitol

By Rep. Josh Cockroft

Lawmakers began this week by carrying Oklahoma flags and placing them on the south side of the Oklahoma State Capitol to raise awareness of child abuse in the state. Each of the 41 flags represented a child that died from abuse in 2012. Pottawatomie and Cleveland counties are among counties with high incidents of child abuse. We often come together... »


Ancient Carcass Exposed by Low Lake Level

By Ledger Staff
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Historic skeletal remains were discovered last week by a Little Axe resident hiking along southeast Lake Thunderbird. It is believed to be a rare example of magnus vetus currus.... »

Who to Represent Little Axe?

By Ledger Staff
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Two candidates are vying for the Ward 5 Norman City Council seat in the upcoming April 2 election. Ward 5 covers a large portion of Little Axe. Dave Spaulding -- Lynne Miller Dave Spaulding, 38, Incumbent from his website: Ward 5 consists of mostly rural area and covers the largest land mass of... »

Little Axe Elementary Students Get Free Dental Care

By Ledger Staff
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A 2010 study by the Oklahoma State Department of Health revealed 58% of third graders have tooth decay in their primary or permanent teeth. School based and coordinated programs help educate and prevent disease like oral decay, one of the most common in our state. There are several barriers to... »

New Face in Little Axe

By Ledger Staff
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Construction of the new Little Axe Middle School appears to be progressing nicely with precast concrete walls quickly going up. Though unfinished, a mascot emblem above the entrance already gives folks an impressive visual when entering the campus from the south. Emblem Forming on New Middle... »

Lake Thunderbird Approaching Record Low Level

By Ledger Staff
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Low lake level exposes Old Highway 9 east Highway officials will not comment on rumors that they are considering reopening old Highway 9 rather than widening the current highway. Recent rains did little to slow the drop in water level for Lake Thunderbird. Lake level 7.6 feet below... »

Little Axe Rep Introduces Legislation

By Rep. Josh Cockroft

Lawmakers have filed their bills for the 2013 legislative session. I have decided to push for school board election reform, open record request accessibility, voter ID and bills supporting our Second Amendment rights. Below is a description of each of my bills. My legislation, House Bill 1887, would change all school... »

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