Ask Edmond
How has the #ONEEDMOND campaign impacted your classroom and students? The #ONEEDMOND campaign supports our public school teachers and students with needed classroom materials. The Edmond Public Schools Foundation is asking the community to match teachers and school employee donations. The goal is 500 community members to make a one-time donation of $100, or sign…
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Bee Healthy Cafe: A Values Based Rebrand
In 2007, Cindy and Amir Alavi were riding bikes, like they often did, when Cindy started feeling ill. Soon Cindy would face a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and learn that healthy eating would be key to her quality of life and longevity. At the time, Amir was working as an independent photographer and filmmaker, and Cindy…
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A Patriotic Message from General Rita Aragon
Rita Aragon joined the Oklahoma National Guard for a simple reason–she needed the money. She was a single mom with two young girls, and her schoolteacher salary wasn’t enough. “I was also working fast food and as the church secretary, but I still needed my parent’s financial help to make ends meet.” In 1979, Aragon’s…
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We are for Good: A Local Podcast goes Global
From the upstairs of a century-old home near downtown Edmond, Becky Endicott and Jonathan McCoy launched their podcast, We are for Good. The podcast debuted at #1 in the nonprofit category and has listeners across the United States and in more than 85 countries worldwide. A year has passed since the first episode. They’ve found…
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Golden Age of Radio Returns
Before television, families gathered around the radio to listen to music and entertainment. Comedies, mysteries, and science fiction skits became especially popular, relying on masterful storytelling and sound effects to spark the imagination–no screen required. The Edmond Historical Society & Museum began reenacting famous radio shows in 2018 as part of its living history program….
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Duke, the Wolf-Dog
Perhaps you’ve seen James Samples and his rather large dog around Edmond or local pet supply stores. Actually, the rather large dog is a hybrid wolf-dog. We visited with James and Duke and learned about this unique pet-owning experience. How did you become a wolf-dog owner? About 10 years ago I decided that I wanted…
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LifeCare Ministry at Crossings Church
Many Oklahomans are struggling with mental-health issues right now. LifeCare Ministry at Crossings Community Church offers support and healing, not just for church members, but for the whole community. A Place for Everyone “We believe emotional health is essential for spiritual maturity,” says Rev. Ron Mahn, LPC, LMFT, Director of LifeCare Ministry. “We encourage people…
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Generator Supercenter
An extended power outage is more than an inconvenience. It can put a family’s health and safety at risk. With our recent severe weather events, more Oklahomans are turning to whole-home generators as a safeguard against disaster. Generator Supercenter’s mission is to meet that need. A Tradition of Excellence In business for more than 30…
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In Other Words with Dave
An award? For me? Well, thank you very much. I recently received an award for our work recording the “modern history of Edmond.” The award was from the Edmond Historical Society & Museum. Once I got word of the upcoming honor, my immediate thoughts were, “I don’t deserve this,” then “Wait, I don’t do public…
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My Menagerie
Recently, I’ve had a daily visitor. In fact, over the last couple of weeks, she has frequented my back door several times a day, begging for food. Yep, my neighbor’s little red hen flew the coop as well as the fence between our properties. I’ve spoiled Little Miss Red to the point that she pecks…
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