
Edmond Kiwanis
Since 1926, Building Up the Youth of the Community Kiwanis Club is the oldest community service organization in Edmond. It was chartered in 1926, and the goal has remained the same: Build up the youth of the community. Evidence of their good work is found throughout the city, wherever kids are involved. In 1940, the…
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Hobby’s Hoagies
It’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t a sandwich shop on every corner, but in 1991 when Hobby’s Hoagies opened in Edmond, it was a legacy in the making. Today, 32 years later, the authentic East Coast hoagies and pizzas still stand out in a class all their own. George Hobson moved from…
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Fostering Hope
Anna’s Story Anna was born in 2007 in the Oklahoma County jail. She was 10 weeks premature and pronounced clinically dead by medics, but her story wasn’t finished. Miraculously, she regained her heartbeat and lived on a ventilator at Children’s Hospital for the next six weeks. Even with expert care, her outlook was not great….
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The History Fan Girl
Stephanie Craig has visited 57 countries, 45 states, 144 World Heritage Sites, and 21 National Parks. Aside from being quite the conversation starter, it’s also her profession, and the mother of two says she has no plans to stop. “I launched my first blog in 2015,” Stephanie said. “It was before people knew how to…
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Bringing Back the Virginia Reel
Four steps forward…four steps back…join hands…turn in a circle. Victorian dances, such as the Virginia Reel, may seem a thing of the past, but a group of teenagers and young adults in Guthrie are reviving its history by performing dance demonstrations at events. Emma Bowers Montgomery brought the group to life because of her own…
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Getting the Golden Ticket
UCO Alumn Sees American Idol Success Just a few months ago PJAE was a graphic designer dreaming of a musical career. Today, he’s a top 26 contestant on American Idol who Katie Perry said people should be paying to listen to, and his dream is rocketing toward reality. A graduate of UCO’s Academy of Contemporary…
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A Look Back: May Day 1923
Donovan Banzett and Stella Curtis pose for a photo in front of Old North Tower on the Central State Teachers College campus (now the University of Central Oklahoma) for the 1923 May Day celebration. The May Day event was an early campus tradition, much like a modern-day Homecoming. Stella was the elected queen and Donovan…
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UCO School of Music
The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music already has a reputation for excellence. Now they’re elevating the program to the next level, with Oklahoma City Philharmonic Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate joining the faculty as the newly established Chickasaw Artist in Residence. Shaping the Next Generation of Musicians Mickelthwate has always had a passion for…
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Busby and Willoughby Dental
If you’re looking for a dental practice where you’re cared for like family, Busby and Willoughby Dental is ready to welcome you. Dr. Graham Busby and Dr. Jack Willoughby are focused not only on providing expert treatment, but also on building relationships. Patient-Focused Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Dr. Busby and Dr. Willoughby treat patients of…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison’s MissionFind an adult wiener dog. The HuntFacebook follow every shelter in a 250 mile radius. Direct message those shelters. ObsessionShow me every online photo of a dachshund. Experience the excitement of a possible opportunity. Experience the sadness of that opportunity not working out. Repeat. Consider getting a cat. The Lucky BreakAn early Sunday morning…
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Mama’s Love!
May brings thoughts of mothers and I had one of the best. This is my first Mother’s Day without her as well as without my son, Jay. The two were buddies so I’m sure they’re celebrating together in Heaven. Mama was 105 years old! What a heritage she had to tell and I loved hearing…
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