Dr. Bob Palmer Painting Local History
If you’ve seen any historical murals painted on Edmond buildings, then you are probably looking at the art of Dr. Bob Palmer. Palmer started teaching mural painting classes at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. He has painted scenes in towns all over Oklahoma. His style is recognizable because his murals nearly always feature…
Read More >Retired Coaches Still Winning
Some retired coaches may feel a void when they are no longer active in the sports community, but one Oklahoma coach has changed the rules of the game. Chuck Bowman, co-founder of the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes and recently formed group, Retired Coaches Ministry, said some of his favorite moments in life were during…
Read More >Discover Local Cuisine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends, family, and all the special loved ones in your life. You’ll find some sweet treats and yummy eats around town to make the occasion memorable. Indulge and enjoy to your heart’s desire! DONATOS PIZZAFall in love with Donatos pizza! Their abundant, fresh ingredients and edge-to-edge toppings satisfy every craving. During…
Read More >Heroes in Waiting: Anti-Bullying Program Helps Students
In her application to the Heroes In Waiting Teen Advisory Board, one Edmond ninth-grader said, “I had a friend commit suicide because of bullying. I think about him a lot. I wish I would’ve known how he felt and that I could have helped him.” This student’s story is not merely an anecdote, but rather,…
Read More >Gower Memorial Cemetery
An incredibly significant historic site exists within the bounds of Edmond, but few people are aware of this American treasure. The Gower Memorial Cemetery, off Covell between Douglas and Post Road, is one of the few physical sites in Oklahoma that represents Land Run settlement by African Americans. Thanks to the collective efforts of civic-minded…
Read More >For the Love of Local Art
One of ten children growing up in a two-bedroom house in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Susie Varner says she was only still when she had a pencil in her hand. “I loved drawing and horses, and wanted to be an artist when I grew up.” Though life sometimes limited her artistic pursuits, Susie continued to practice painting…
Read More >Entrepreneurs Bring Mobile Gaming to Town
Barbara King is a busy woman. By day, she leads multiple teams at her government job, applying her expertise in IT and leadership. But on the weekends, she’s a mobile gaming guru. It seems like a lot to balance, but the fourth-generation entrepreneur finds that such skills run in the family. “My great-grandparents owned and…
Read More >Building Life Skills at Boys Ranch Town
Since 1954, Edmond’s Boys Ranch Town has offered a child-focused campus for boys in need of a home. There, young men arrive seeking help, experience a home, and leave with skills to serve them for life. One of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children’s (OBHC) many ministries, Boys Ranch Town is a 145-acre working ranch housing…
Read More >Discover Local Cuisine
GABRIELLA’S ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA Since 2009, Chef Vicki’s family at Gabriella’s has delighted hungry guests with country-style, homemade Italian fare. Just as their grandparents and great-grandparents did it, they make their own Alfredo and marinara sauces, meatballs, ravioli, Italian sausage, pizza dough and mozzarella. Try their award-winning Shrimp Fra Diava featuring gulf shrimp in…
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