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New Police Box in Little Axe

By Ledger Staff
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You may remember the recent story of student Kaitlyn Iadevaia who had her six foot tall, Dr. Who time machine taken from her yard in Little Axe. The TARDIS style structure that Kaitlyn built with her father was stolen in late June. The box, also used as a school bus stop shelter, was not recovered. However, OKC resident Anthony Pego... »

More on Proposed Water Quality Protection Zone

By Rachel Butler, Norman Ward 5
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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... »

Little Axe Police Box Lifted

By Ledger Staff
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Tom Iadevaia and daughter Kaitlyn are asking for help in finding their six foot tall, Dr. Who time machine taken from their yard in Little Axe. Tom told KFOR news: "I just can't see why someone would take the darn thing unless they are a big Dr. Who fan and they want to put it in their bedroom." Anyone with information... »

After the Storm, One Year Later

By Ledger Staff
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It was one year ago today when Little Axe was run over by two EF4 tornadoes. Story and video in today's Oklahoman. One year later pics by Joy... »

Little Axe Trash Off in Pictures

By Joy Nix
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Although there was plenty of good things to say about the Little Axe Spring Trash Off last weekend, why don't you just see it for yourself in these images caught be Joy Nix. Little Axe Trash Off... »

Health Center Progress

By Ledger Staff
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The lights are on and walls going up at the Little Axe Health Center's 72,000-square-foot outpatient health care building. The clinic is a joint venture between the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the U.S. Indian Health... »

Little Axe Area Growing Fast

By Ledger Staff
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The 2010 U.S. Census shows a large increase of people moving to the Lake Thunderbird area over the past ten years. In fact, with a population increase of 42.3%, Oklahoma House District 53, including the northern portion of Little Axe, was the fastest growing District in the state. And House District 45, covering the majority of Little Axe, saw a... »

Little Axe Under Burn Ban

By Ledger Staff

* Update - Burn ban reenacted Feb. 14 * * Update - Burn ban lifted Feb. 7 * Cleveland County Commissioners today instituted a burn ban for the entire county. Propane grills may be used provided it is on a non-flammable surface and at least five feet away from flammable... »

Newest Siren Passes Test

By Ledger Staff
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Another tornado siren was erected last week here in Little Axe. The siren, located across the street from the Thunderbird Casino, has a range of up to two miles just like the other 60+ sirens recently installed in Norman. Siren No. 63 A system test last Friday included a voice and siren alert. At a distance of about 1.5 miles, the voice... »

Little Axe in Severe Drought, More to Come

By Ledger Staff
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If you think it has been dry lately, you're right. Central Oklahoma is experiencing some of the worst drought conditions since the Dustbowl days. And Little Axe is in the heart of it. Drought map from Oklahoma Mesonet Data from the Oklahoma Mesonet, Oklahoma’s weather network, paint a bleak picture of the state’s drought situation. The average statewide precipitation total for the... »

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