Downtown Edmond Arts Festival
Spring in Edmond wouldn’t be complete without a creative tradition: the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. This year’s festival set for May 2nd through the 4th, will be offering activities, art, and food for all. Sponsored by the Downtown Edmond Business Association, proceeds support local merchants’ marketing efforts. This year, 159 artists from 16 states will…
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Mother’s Day Dining
TED’S CAFE ESCONDIDO If momma’s happy, everyone’s happy! Serving families and finicky eaters for over three decades, Ted’s will be celebrating the reopening of its Danforth location in mid-May, after storm damage last fall. Meanwhile, at the 150th & N. Penn location, savor their famous set-up of chips, cheese sauce, salsa, and those signature, just-made…
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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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A LOOK Back: Mother & Son Golf
Danny Edwards poses for a photograph with his mother, Donna Edwards, around 1990. Danny graduated from Edmond High School and won the 1969 Oklahoma state golf title, then went on to play golf at Oklahoma State University winning the 1972 and 1973 Big Eight Championships. Edwards turned pro in 1973 and played on the PGA…
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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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Crème de la Crumb
Noel Nugent’s love of baking began in Dallas when she was four years old, making boxed brownies with her mother. It did not take long to realize her passion was growing into much more than a favorite pastime. Despite graduating high school, moving to Europe, and working as a nanny while she pursued a degree…
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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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The Friendly Face of Oklahoma on Capitol Hill
As a legislative assistant, Georgia Davies is at the heart of the political hustle and bustle on Capitol Hill in D.C. For three years, she has worked for Congressman Lucas, who represents western Oklahoma. It’s her job to listen to Oklahomans, understand their needs, and communicate their concerns to the congressman. Getting Up The Hill…
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