Lilyfield Nonprofit: Championing Families
What started as a small adoption agency has grown into a multifaceted nonprofit supporting families across Oklahoma. For the past 25 years, as an Oklahoma-based nonprofit, Lilyfield has walked alongside women facing unplanned pregnancies, families navigating foster care, and children at risk of entering the child welfare system. “Our focus is on keeping kids stable…
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Edmond Officer Brings Home the Gold
Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket from a world champion wrestler? For Edmond drivers, that’s now possible since Officer Josh Lindsey brought home the gold at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games. Josh made his return to the mat this summer in Birmingham, Alabama, as he faced competitors from over 50 countries—and won….
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Jhey Castles Steals the Spotlight
Even if you don’t know her name, Jhey Castles says she’s probably sold you something before. Her down-to-earth, somewhat self-deprecating humor conceals an impressive resume of movies, TV shows, and over 100 commercials. In reality, Jhey is living the life that many only dream of. And it all started with one question: If you weren’t…
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Disc Golf Takes Flight
What started with a bunch of uncles ditching a Christmas gathering to hit the course has turned into a weekly community tradition for Dylan Kuehni, who now helps lead the charge for Edmond’s growing disc golf scene. “I married into a family that’s been disc golfing since the ’80s,” said Kuehni. “One Christmas, all the…
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Duct Tape Gown
Eighteen-year-old homeschool graduate and longtime crafter, Brittany Blackwell is gaining attention for her unique creation: a full-length ball gown made entirely out of duct tape. This endeavor is not merely recreational. Her masterpiece is an entry to Duck Brand’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship Competition, which awards $15,000 to one standout entry. The dresses must be…
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Project 66’s Back-to-School Mission
The Project 66 Food & Resource Center is gearing up for its annual Back-to-School Resource Fair. Held on Saturday, August 2, the event aims to equip more than 1,000 local students with the tools they need for a successful school year. While the event has grown significantly in recent years, the mission remains the same:…
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Flags for Vets
When Kris Morgan picks up a piece of wood in his Guthrie garage, he doesn’t just see lumber. He sees a story waiting to be told, a life waiting to be honored. “I started making flags as therapy,” Morgan says, brushing sawdust off a half-finished American flag. “But it’s turned into something much bigger than…
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Edmond Mahj Moms
When Edmond moms Allison Fannon and Kelli Miller first learned to play mahjong in 2023, they didn’t just like it, they fell in love. “We bought our very first sets that night,” laughs Allison. “It takes four players to play, so we immediately started asking, ‘Who wants to learn? Because we want to play!’” What…
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Endeavor Games
The 26th annual UCO Endeavor Games are set to take over Edmond from June 5–8, bringing with them a powerful mix of athleticism, community, and celebration. Hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma, this nationally acclaimed adaptive sports event invites athletes with physical disabilities from all over the country to compete, connect, and inspire –…
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