Kentucky Daisey’s Legendary Locomotive Leap
During the Oklahoma Territory land runs, Nanitta R.H. Daisey jumped off a train, staked her claim just north of Edmond Station, and jumped back on the train. Not only did this attract attention from local and regional newspapers but international newspapers as well. Some say she shot a pistol in the air before hopping back…
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New Home on the Range
Bullet, an American Quarter Horse, was a winning show jumper in his youth. Now Bullet enjoys time on an acreage with his owner Peggy Paine who adopted him from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Regional Equine Support Center’s re-homing partner, Nexus Equine, located in Edmond. “He developed some medical issues…
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Nonprofit Provides Seniors Food and Meds for Their Pets
So often seniors, veterans, the homeless and those in domestic violence shelters choose to feed their pets instead of themselves because of financial hardships. To the rescue is Pet Food Pantry of OKC, which provides free pet food, medicine and supplies to these local Oklahomans. Every month, the nonprofit organization delivers nearly 10,000 pounds of…
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Come Out From the Shadow of Debt
Thinking of lightening your financial burdens? Check out GreenPath, a national company with offices in northwest Oklahoma City that empowers people to lead financially healthy lives through various programs and services like debt management and financial coaching. Every day, this nonprofit talks with 2,500 people to make plans for a more positive financial future. Overseeing…
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Camaraderie Is Common Ground for Veterans
Scars & Stripes Coffee fosters entrepreneurship
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Wings Fall Festival
Wings gives future to developmentally challenged adults
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Graywolf Driveway Band
Local musicians perform for neighborhood fans
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Fresh Start Dinners
I always feel disappointment after the holidays are over, but it’s quickly swallowed up in the excitement surrounding a new year full of fresh starts. This month, I wanted to share two recipes that represent how I hope to describe my new year: colorful, wholesome, and satisfying. What’s great about my scallop and herb pasta…
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Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents is a local support group for parents who have children suffering from addiction.
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Strangers No More
Former strangers, Agnes Bullion and Colleen Sjostrom are now friends through the gift of organ donation.
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