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Earthquake Shocks Little Axe
The second strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state shook local residents early Wednesday. The Oklahoma Geological Survey upgraded the rating of this morning's earthquake, centered near Lake Thunderbird, to a magnitude 5.1. An OGS map shows people reported feeling the quake in several states, including a vast swath of Oklahoma. People reported to the USGS that they felt the earthquake from... »
Oklahoma 2010 Ballot Initatives
Oklahoma voters will see 11 state questions on the ballot this November. Ten of these would amend the state constitution and one would create a new state law. Below are the questions as worded on the ballot. For more detailed information on each question, and arguments for and against, visit Ballotpedia.org. SQ 744: The measure repeals a Section... »
Resolution to Widen Hwy 9
To be considered at the July 13 Norman City Council meeting: RESOLUTION NO. R-1011-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING RESOLUTION R-0809-50, SUPPORTING THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO RECONSTRUCT AND WIDEN STATE HIGHWAY 9 FROM THE EXISTING FOUR-LANE DIVIDED SECTION JUST EAST OF THE JUNCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 9 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 77... »
Little Axe Voters Have Much to Decide
The filing period for the 2010 Oklahoma election ended yesterday, June 9. Following are the candidates for election representing portions of Little Axe as released by the state Election Board. A more complete list along with links to candidate websites and other voter resources can be found here. STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 16 Democrat John Sparks, 41, Norman Republican Sharon Parker, 63,... »
$1.5 M to Stimulate Thunderbird
Little Axe's largest federally funded stimulus construction project has begun and is now bigger than originally planned. The project is designed to improve water quality at the lake. From the Oklahoma Water Resources Board: Prevention of Anoxic Hypolimnion in Lake Thunderbird ... design, install, and monitor a SDOX pump at the lake’s deepest area near the dam. This energy-efficient pump uses... »
Local Author Likes Reaction to Book
Little Axe High School English teacher, Roger Colby, is enjoying the success of his first book "The Transgression Box". "Apparently it is really catching on, and I'm glad it is, of course, but I am more excited about the reactions that people have been giving me," said Colby. "Those who get the satire are taking a close look at their lives... »
Little Axe Rep Seeks Congressional Seat
State Rep. Shane Jett has announced his candidacy for the 5th Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Mary Fallin. Jett, a Republican from Tecumseh, represents a large part of Pottawatomie County and a portion of eastern Cleveland County. Rep. Jett gained notoriety by opposing House Bill 1804, the Oklahoma Taxpayer & Citizen Protection Act of 2007, an anti-illegal immigration bill... »
Rep. Cole to Hold Public Meeting
Congressman Tom Cole will hold a town hall meeting in Norman at 5:30 pm on March 31 at Moore Norman Technology Center (Franklin Rd. Campus) Straughan Seminar Center 4701 12th Ave. N.W. "These town hall meetings are a great opportunity to get feedback from Fourth District residents, and I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's ideas and concerns," Rep. Cole said. "With everything... »
Open Government & School Spending
The Oklahoma House of Representatives took a major step today that would require state government and school districts to list expenditures on publicly available websites by Jan. 1, 2011. House Bills 3422 and 3253 passed unanimously and now go to the Senate. HOUSE BILL 3422 - “Government Accountability and Transparency Act of 2010” All purchases made with state funds be disclosed on... »
LAwmaker Update 12.26.09
Keeping up with Little Axe's legislators. US Sen. Tom Coburn may want to be more careful what he wishes for: Hours before voting to clear the way for health care reform in the Senate, Republican Senator Tom Coburn said on the floor, "What the American people ought to pray is that somebody can't make the vote tonight. That's what they ought to... »
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