Retired Sgt. Ray McCormick Continues to Serve
Sergeant Ray McCormick was active as a Marine from 1965 to 1969, but his compassion and reverence for fellow service members continues decades later. In his role as Veterans Service Officer, McCormick has assisted over 600 Edmond veterans in receiving their governmental benefits. “Veterans aren’t always aware of the benefits due them and their families,”…
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Edmond’s Love of Parks – Not So Uncommon
Edmond has a long history with green spaces, dating back to the first park instituted by John Mitch in 1890. In June, Edmond officially added a new park, Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park, to its roster. Much like past projects, including Kickingbird Golf Course and Arcadia Lake, the Uncommon Ground park was a partnership between the…
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Stephenson Park: New & Nostalgic
If you’ve driven past Stephenson Park lately, you’ve seen the dramatic change that has occurred since its $7 million renovation. The once-sedate park is now crawling with people! THE NEW FEATURES Playground EquipmentThe most visible new feature is the tall climbing structure leading to two, spiraling, tube slides. The design was selected for its space-age…
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City Strives to Improve Traffic
Edmond traffic! It’s a topic of frequent irritation—but smart technology is improving traffic flow in subtle ways. By monitoring real-time video, analyzing traffic volume patterns, and adjusting signal timing lengths, cars spend less time waiting at lights—really! In a technology room near Covell and I-35, three engineers monitor Edmond’s traffic on multiple computers and screens….
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A Taste of Culinary Victory
Pan Seared Bison Tenderloin with Native Berry Sauce and Arizona Mini Green Chimichangas: These mouth-watering dishes are award-winning menu items created by Edmond high school students! Edmond Sweeps Competition Two Edmond high schools won statewide culinary competitions at the Ben E. Keith Oklahoma ProStart Student Invitational. Santa Fe (SF) won the Restaurant Management competition and…
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Rescue and Resilience Amid Bombing
Rex Ice: First Responder Rex Ice remembers the spring weather on the morning of April 19, 1995. As a career Army man, Sergeant First Class Ice was working at the National Guard Armory on 23rd Street when he suddenly heard a huge boom, and the ceiling tiles came falling down. “Our first assumption was that…
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Sports Photographer Makes the Big League
Gerald Leong is a freelance photographer for some of the biggest sports organizations in America: National Basketball Association (NBA), ESPN, and the College Football Playoffs. Ironically, he knew little about sports when he moved to America from Malaysia in 2016. A recruiter from the University of Central Oklahoma had visited Gerald’s school and intrigued him…
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Dr. Bob Palmer Painting Local History
If you’ve seen any historical murals painted on Edmond buildings, then you are probably looking at the art of Dr. Bob Palmer. Palmer started teaching mural painting classes at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. He has painted scenes in towns all over Oklahoma. His style is recognizable because his murals nearly always feature…
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Gower Memorial Cemetery
An incredibly significant historic site exists within the bounds of Edmond, but few people are aware of this American treasure. The Gower Memorial Cemetery, off Covell between Douglas and Post Road, is one of the few physical sites in Oklahoma that represents Land Run settlement by African Americans. Thanks to the collective efforts of civic-minded…
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