The American Red Cross and other agencies, including Infant Crisis Services, will set up weekend operations to assist Little Axe tornado victims this Saturday and... »
Editorials
Funding the Arts: Pro & Con
Con Representative Josh Crockroft As many of you probably know by now, I have filed legislation to reduce and phase out appropriations given to the Oklahoma Arts Council. Currently, approximately $4 million is appropriated each year for their programs. House Bill 1895 would decrease the amount of their appropriations by 25 percent over four years. This bill is a result of a... »
Art Needs Better Funding in Little Axe Schools
Because the quality of graffiti is really, really... »
What is taught in schools now
Basic math? I was at the Sonic the other night and my bill was $13.50. The girl waiting on me had to use her calculator to figure the change from a 20. Polite: The cashiers at Country Boy tend to give you your change and say "here you are" and then turn away. What ever happened to "Thank You" - for shopping... »
More Than 60,000 View Little Axe Map
Views of our customized Little Axe map page, hosted by Google, has now reached in excess of 60,000. The map shows many points of interest and was created by the Little Axe Ledger to assist people seeking information. Site statistics show hundreds of people each week are directed by search engines to either the Ledger's Little Axe map, or two... »
Homeless in Little Axe
It's that time of year again; when Little Axe's homeless population increases by leaps and bounds. Yes, abandoned dogs are appearing more and more throughout the area, especially at Country Boy and around the lake. Currently (Sunday March 4) these two dogs have set up camp at the Little Axe campground entrance at Peebly Rd. First seen Saturday morning, the scared... »
More on Proposed Water Quality Protection Zone
Link to Full Proposed Water Zone Map Hi everyone-- Earlier this month most of you received the official notice from the City about the proposed water quality protection zone ordinance. We got it at our house as well. Since that mailing further information--in layperson wording-- has been added to the city website. It's in the form of questions and answers. You can find this... »
Spring trash – what’s actually happening in 2011
Hello everyone – The Spring 2011 City of Norman sanitation activities are not exactly as in previous Spring clean ups. This is what to plan for: Sat., April 9, 2011 Household Hazardous Waste collection event, 9 am to 2 pm @ the Lloyd Noble Center southwest parking lot. Yes, we take: antifreeze, oil batteries-household, car... »
How not to dump trash
Litter Lesson #1 When dumping trash, do not include pieces of mail with your address on... »
Ward 5 Vote Explained
Hi everyone, On Tuesday Ward 5 residents will see several things on the ballot: a. City council Ward 5. You're probably aware that I decided not to run for city council this time, and many of you have asked about the candidates. Briefly, I am supporting Howard Saxion. He will continue the efforts to protect Lake Thunderbird and to advocate for both... »
Favorite beers of T-bird litterbugs
With the passing of Labor Day, the summer tourist season begins its slowdown at Lake Thunderbird. As usual, tens of thousands enjoyed a lake experience that includes boating, camping, fishing, picnicking and swimming, memories that will stay with them for years to come. Some visitors also left reminders of their stay for others to enjoy. Below are three favorite beers... »
Animals Needing Rescue
Sammie
3 years 2 month old Terrier, Rat/Mix
Female Spayed
3 years 2 month old Terrier, Rat/Mix
Female Spayed
More dogs (and cats) available at:
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
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