Candied Charm: Reviving a 1933 Family Business
Handcrafted bon-bons, gourmet peppermint patties and peanut brittle perfection—Miranda Tracey makes them all. In fact, the fourth-generation candymaker was practically born for it. Her earliest memories are watching her great-grandfather work confectionary wonders in the candy shop he opened in Ada, Oklahoma in 1933. “As a kid, I was there most days after school,” Miranda…
Read More >Owning Alopecia
“Bald is beautiful!” Or so a homeless man shouted at me outside a storefront the other day. A kind sentiment, truly. But one I’m only starting to believe after almost three years of losing my previously Tresemmé-worthy tresses. I had alopecia areata as a child. When I was four years old, the autoimmune disease caused…
Read More >Fine Arts for All
Edmond elementary students have something new to look forward to this school year – art education for all! This announcement from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute was 21 years in the making. Finally, the figurative stars have aligned to provide the staff, support, and structure to expand fine arts education within the district, starting this…
Read More >Extreme Oklahoma Crawlers
In a photograph, it’s easy to mistake crawlers for the real deal. But rather than full-sized trucks, jeeps, and road-worthy vehicles, a closer inspection reveals them to be miniature remote-control replicas. Controlled by hobbyists or competitors, RC rock crawlers conquer off-road paths with surprising agility. The pastime is growing in popularity, with events as close…
Read More >Training Tomorrow’s Leaders: Edmond Police Department Summer Leadership Program
For the second summer in a row, the Edmond Police Department is welcoming local students to the Summer Leadership Program. Created and led by officers Amy Brooks and Demetrius Kirk, the program aims to equip emerging young leaders with the skills and experiences they need to continue their positive impact on their peers, community, and…
Read More >From Egypt to Edmond: Ali Khalafalla’s Olympic Journey
Ali Khalafalla’s journey from Egypt to Edmond is marked by skill, determination, and super-fast swimming. Currently training for the 2024 Olympic Games, the Egyptian Olympian stopped to share about his past accomplishments, present outlook, and future goals. Coming from Cairo“I started swimming at six years old,” Ali said. “My mom took my sister and me…
Read More >Mez Men: Father & Son Create One-of-a-Kind Cutting Boards
When Sean Gomez started Mez Woodworks in 2016, he was playing the long game. There was no guarantee his stepson, Caleb Calloway, would one day take ownership. He couldn’t ensure Caleb would have the time or interest to do so. But he saw enough promise to take the risk. It paid off in dividends. Today,…
Read More >Meet Kuna: Tulsa King’s Canine Star
Much of the 2022 crime drama, Tulsa King, was shot in Oklahoma, bringing stars the size of Sylvester Stalone to our state. The hit show also featured a four-legged Oklahoman named Kuna. The German Shepherd rose to her role, largely by accident, but her owner hopes it’s just the start of a dazzling canine career….
Read More >Vintage Bike Night at Edmond Railyard
From free raffle tickets to sweet rides, Edmond Bike Night has something for everyone. Held on the first Tuesday of each month, April through October, the community event features giveaways, Edmond vendors, and live music from local artists. “The goal of Bike Night is to cultivate connections and community for bike-lovers,” said Tony Steward, Bike…
Read More >Playground Hero: Girl Scout Rescues Struggling Classmate
Meet Emma Fritz. 8-year-old. Soccer player. And recipient of the Girl Scouts of the USA Medal of Honor for the life-saving service she rendered to a struggling playmate. Emma was playing during an after-school program at her Deer Creek elementary when she learned a boy was hanging by his neck. The six-year-old was accidentally entangled…
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