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70 percent of people who need service dogs can't afford them, expert says

After a fall and a car accident stripped Nancy Lee Augsbach of her strength from the waist down, she described her life as merely “an existence.” If something fell on the ground, it stayed there. Destinations were off limits if doors didn’t open automatically.

New Laws Effective January 1, 2010

The following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon, or sent to calendars45-9:30 a.m., Asbury Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue.

Update: Nico, the deaf shelter dog whose photo inspired online rescue community, has a new home in Indiana

Last year, guest blogger Janet Kinosian shared the story of Nico, a shelter dog who was rescued through the efforts of Southern California rescuers and a community of animal-loving Facebook users. Since then, Nico's story has gotten even better; here,...

Florence dog care unleashing new life for pets

FLORENCE - About a year ago, Tiffany Jasper was desperate to find some help for her Boston terrier, Lucy, who is deaf. She called Wind River Tails & Trails founder Carrie Hunt.