The Edmond Way of Honoring Veterans
Military veterans have been part of Edmond’s population since its founding. Some of the original homesteaders were former Civil War and Mexican-American War soldiers. Edmond’s college students have been heavily recruited for every major conflict, and Edmond’s location near Tinker Air Force Base and the National Guard headquarters has resulted in an on-going military presence…
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Jude’s Joy of Dancing
Jude Flurry dances with a nimble precision that impresses audiences. His fancy footwork of Irish tap steps and kicks draws the eye, but the genuine smile on his face is equally captivating. Jude began Irish dancing in Edmond at the age of six, joining some friends and his sister, Vienna. In Jude’s teen years, he…
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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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Miss Oklahoma
When Ashleigh Robinson was crowned as Miss Oklahoma in June, she didn’t react the way she expected. “I’ve always watched pageants, and I thought, ‘If I’m ever crowned, I won’t act like them; I’ll smile, and wave prettily, and be gracious.’ Then, it happened, and I mentally blacked out! There was so much going on….
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6 Summer Activities for Kids
As the temperatures rise into double digits and the summer storms roll in, we rounded up some local area favorites for indoor summer play: Blocworks is an indoor bouldering gym and climbing community in downtown Edmond. Blocworks offers climbing for the whole family anytime with day passes or memberships. On Wednesdays from 10am to noon,…
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Mayor Q&A
Mayor Darrell Davis, the first black mayor in Edmond history, is no stranger to Edmond management. With 9 years of experience on the city council, he is already knowledgeable about the topics that citizens care about. Many of the improvements that are now coming to fruition are, in fact, initiatives that he began working on…
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Health Nut Cafe: Easy to Eat Healthy
Health Nut Cafe delivers on the promise of making it easy to eat healthy. Edmond called for nutritious and convenient options, and Health Nut answered with made-to-order wraps, salads, sandwiches, quinoa bowls, smoothies, breakfast and coffee. The pandemic gave a taste of the convenience of take out, and the demand is not letting up. Health…
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Puzzling Through the Pandemic
Before Cherrylnn Goodman retired, putting together jigsaw puzzles was an occasional activity; something to do in the winter. When the pandemic started, however, and Cherrylnn was confined to home, puzzles took on new meaning. It became her main source of entertainment–keeping her up late at night and drawing her back to the table early in…
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Dream Team of Arcadia Lake
Arcadia Lake is relatively young, having been constructed just 34 years ago, extending the Deep Fork River and supplying water to Edmond. During Covid, many local citizens rediscovered Arcadia Lake for its recreational activities, but feedback has made it clear that Arcadia needs a facelift. “When I was campaigning for City Council two years ago,”…
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