One Day; Two Lives Saved
Jennifer Gentry doesn’t see herself as a hero. “I’m a wife, a mom, and a nurse,” she says simply. But on April 2, the Edmond resident saved two lives within just a few hours. Jennifer, a cardiac ICU nurse at Integris Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City since 2018, lives in Edmond with her husband and…
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Edmond High School Fundraisers
Each year, Edmond area public high schools—Santa Fe, Memorial, North, and Deer Creek —turn up the school spirit for a serious cause. Through year-round efforts and spirited fundraising weeks, students raised over $1,100,000 for four local nonprofits, proving the power of youth-driven generosity. Santa Fe High School: Double Wolf Dare Week Santa Fe High School…
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From Diagnosis to Determination
At 15, Michael Gehr received a life-changing diagnosis: Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). The rare, degenerative genetic disease affects coordination, balance, and heart health. But instead of retreating from the world, Michael stepped into the spotlight—with resilience, wisdom, and a powerful desire to make a difference. “Growing up, I was never super athletic. It was just seen as…
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The Great Edmond Chicken Chase
Edmond’s early morning calm was shattered last month by an unusual call. At 6:53 a.m., officers received a report that would set the stage for one of the most unusual pursuits in the department’s history. “A chicken is running down the middle of the road.” One frantic minute later, the suspect had fled to Whataburger…
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Screen Dreams Come True
While most kids read books, young Kevin Costello buried his nose in screenplays. There, in the pages of popular movies, his aspirations of becoming a screenwriter began to bloom. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2007 with a degree in journalism and professional writing, he packed his bags for Los Angeles, determined to…
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Aktion Club: Serving with Heart, Changing Lives
In the heart of Edmond, the Aktion Club meets twice a month, bringing together a remarkable group of individuals with a shared passion for giving back. Courtney Harris, the club advisor and president of the Edmond Kiwanis Club, has been guiding the organization for over a year. With two loyal dogs by her side and…
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Preserving the Past with Abandoned Atlas
For many, abandoned buildings are eerie relics of the past, but for Emily Cowan and Michael Schwarz of the Abandoned Atlas Foundation, they represent a rich history worth documenting and sometimes saving. Originally founded in 2009 as Abandoned OK by Cody Cooper and Justin Moore, the project shifted ownership in 2019 when Schwarz and Cowan…
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Every Hat Tells a Story
Edmond mom Taryn Rogers, an advertising professional and business owner, wears many hats—literally. Her company, Wild Spade Hat Bar, specializes in custom, hand-shaped cowboy and wide-brim hats. And it’s taking the state by stylish storm. As Taryn transitioned from full-time advertising executive to stay-at-home mom, she quickly realized she needed an outlet that would allow…
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