Local Eats: Moni’s Pasta & Pizza
Dining locally just doesn’t get any better than a cozy Italian eatery right around the corner in the neighborhood. Warm lighting, comfy tables, superior food and drinks, and the friendliest owners and staff entice you to linger over good times and laughter. That’s why guests have been drawn to the comfort and charisma of Moni’s…
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Robbie at the Ready
Robbie, a patrol dog for the Edmond Police Department, is a Dutch Shepherd imported from the Netherlands. He’s five years old and energetic; with extensive training, his energy remains bridled until there is work to be done. He is 70 pounds of muscle with a silky black and brown brindle coat. His big ears are…
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From Plants to Plastic
As a teenager, Sharina Perry told her parents she was going to change the world before she turned fifty. Now, at age forty-eight, the Edmond resident is on track to do exactly that. As founder and inventor of Utopia Plastix, Sharina has developed a plant-based plastic alternative that can be used just like conventional petroleum-based…
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Bald Eagles at Arcadia
Most Oklahomans are unaware of our state’s importance as a wintering area for Bald Eagles, with Arcadia Lake being among one of the many areas of the state where Bald Eagles congregate as competition for food increases. Consistently ranking among the top ten states for numbers of birds, Oklahoma sees anywhere from 1,200 to 2,000…
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Hyperbarics for Heroes
Oxygen. It’s Earth’s most abundant element and vital to human life. Oxygen also has incredible healing powers that are still being discovered. Paul and Sharon Conrady are witnesses to the miraculous results that can come from immersion into an environment of pure, pressurized oxygen. Although they are not doctors, they have seen wounds heal, stroke…
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Holiday Events & Activities
Luminance Through January 2nd Nightly, 5pm-10pm Mitch Park Luminance is a no-cost, walk-thru holiday light display. The park will be adorned with 3D lighted displays, with new features added this year. Luminance is a one-of-a-kind attraction, perfect for families. www.edmondlights.com Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K Saturday, December 18th, 9 am Mitch Park Join Red Coyote…
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Local Eats: Marlette and Company
A meal prep and catering service If you haven’t discovered the incredible gourmet-style meals by Marlette and Company, this meal prep and catering service will be a real game-changer. Not only convenient and time-saving, this creative cuisine proves that healthy eating can also be crave-worthy. Every bite of their perfectly tender grilled steak, juicy chicken,…
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Elephant Enthusiast
As a child, Rachel Emory loved animals more than anything, claiming that she wanted to be a female Steve Irwin. In college, she had two zoo internships working with elephants. “I caught the elephant bug and there was no going back. Nothing compares to them. Their intelligence level still astonishes me.” Rachel feels extremely fortunate…
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Film Friendly Edmond
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) has certified Edmond as a ‘film friendly’ community. Sarah London, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Edmond, who acts as the point of contact says, “The certification lets production companies know that we are organized and ready should they choose to film in Edmond.” “Edmond is a…
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Open for Business
What if you had all the insider info on new businesses coming into Edmond? What if it was your job to attract those businesses? Janet Yowell, Executive Director of the Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA), is a driving force; a connector by nature, but self-effacing when it comes to her contributions to Edmond. Serving as…
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