“Google Adsense Guy” Joel Comm
A penny clangs against the glass of a fish bowl over and over again, once every second. And Edmond entrepreneur Joel Comm just keeps dropping them without a word. A penny a second. That’s how much money he makes, and with his book “The Adsense Code: What Google Never Told You About Making Money with…
Read More >The Triumphant Edmond Yankees
In the world of pro sports, the lure of big money continually pulls players from team to team as they look for the biggest payoff. Fans can be fickle, and a ride on an airplane is just another trip to work. But none of that applies to the Edmond Yankees. This baseball team in the…
Read More >A Stars & Stripes Story
The majority of Americans look to the flag with respect. Old Glory represents patriotism but is not just a symbol of the land we love and in which we live. Edmond’s own Chad Hemphill looks to the flag and is thankful. Hemphill graduated from Edmond Memorial in 1997 before heading to the University of Central…
Read More >A Caffeinated Christmas
What is Christmas without a hot drink? Coffeehouses have made a cup of coffee more than an early morning wakeup. With fresh roasted coffee of all flavors, coffee connoisseurs gather at local coffee shops for "pure perfection" in a cup of their favorite hot brew. Bruce & Mindy Baldwin own and run Java Dave’s Coffee,…
Read More >The Art of Greg Burns
When you look at Greg Burns’ work, you will be amazed. If you watch Greg Burns at work, you will be equally amazed. “I physically paint with my teeth, but I really paint with my mind,” he said. “The end justifies the means.” Burns was born with Arthrogryposis, a condition characterized by multiple joint contractures…
Read More >More than Melody
Remember when the jocks played sports and the geeks played musical instruments? Well, the term “band geek” has become a thing of the past as the music program in Edmond schools grows by leaps and bounds. Why? Because music is inherently "cool" and more kids are getting involved in the fun. Peter Markes, director of…
Read More >The WeatherBank
When the weather changes, most people turn to their radio or television to see what they need to wear, what precautions they need to take and whether or not school will resume the next day. However, without cameras, microphones or a large production studio, one of the most accurate weather forecasting companies in North America…
Read More >Trail Riding Gals
Edmond parade goers are in for a real treat! This year, the city's 4th of July LibertyFest Parade will be graced by more than thirty ladies riding by on horseback, beautifully clad in apparel honoring the state's Victorian and western heritages. They call themselves Oklahoma's Parade Gals, a division of Oklahoma Trail Riding Gals of…
Read More >A Winning Principal
Ever been summoned to the principal's office? Whatever your memories of your school's top leader may be, West Field Elementary Principal, Dr. Joe Pierce, will be remembered this year for winning the title of Oklahoma Elementary School Principal of the Year. "It's an honor and a chance for me to brag on my terrific staff…
Read More >Mom-O the Clown
Do you know what is a dentist's favorite time? "Tooth-hurty." Corny, yes! However this might be one of the jokes told by Mom-O-The Clown (Janis Brown) during one of her performances. Through the trials of life, some of us listen to that little voice in our heads that tell us to pursue becoming a dentist,…
Read More >Vannadine
For many teens, high school can be rough. Those who are brave enough to be different and don't go along with the crowd are often made fun of and feel ostracized. "In high school, I got made fun of for the way I dressed and the way I talked and really for who I was,”…
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