Issue: December 2010

When doing last minute Christmas shopping, keep in mind that when you shop in Edmond…

Children everywhere plead with Santa each Christmas, writing letters for that one perfect gift. As Edmond children drop their letter in the mail, they may daydream of elves scurrying about to construct their special toy at the North Pole so far away. But little do they know that one local couple has created their own…

Most Americans think the good old days, when neighbors were close and communities pulled together, is an era that has vanished from modern society. But not in the heart of Edmond, Oklahoma where families, teachers, businesses and churches have rallied support for one of their own, Jessica Hatcher. The Edmond North High School senior was…

Fairytales are a treasured past time for parents and their children. They listen with delight as mom and dad tell stories that awaken imagination and emotion; but for Edmond resident Ryan McKinley, it was his 11-year-old daughter Anna’s story that sparked a little magic in him. It all started one day on a family hiking…

What’s the story behind that Civil War rifle? Who was locked up in those handcuffs? The sense of history in an antique store can be intriguing. The items for sale were once in peoples’ homes or businesses for years, if not generations. Each antique sits ready to be purchased by someone new; ready to take…

With the echoing crack of a 12-gauge shotgun, the spinning orange disc disintegrated into a puff of clay shards that plinked upon the thousands already scattered among the grass at the Oklahoma City Gun Club grounds in Arcadia. Charles Roller may be relatively new to competitive shooting, but it’s rare that a clay pigeon escapes…

What if “the gym” was no longer a place down the block packed with sweaty people and workout equipment?  Imagine instead, your dream home gym: perfectly designed to match your taste and to suit your workout goals. Instead of being down the street, it would be merely downstairs. Ahhh, that would be the life. Robert…

On a cold winter day, nothing brings more warmth and comfort to a home than a fireplace. While sipping from a cup of hot cocoa and gazing into the roaring fire, you might get distracted by the imperfections of your current mantle or hearth. But don’t worry, experts in the field say there are endless…

New and expecting moms just received a little bit of help from a dedicated ally, who has been through it all- daunting moments, funny episodes, and that magical joy of finally bringing Baby home. Loralyn Hamilton is a full-time writer and an Edmond mom. Her first book Pixie Dust: Magical Insights for Childbirth and Life…

2009 was termed “The Year the Newspaper Died”�� by Business Insider. For many publications, it was. So as 2010 comes to end, a year after this proclamation – is print really dead? …