Off the Hook: Alex Catches Fish in All 77 OK Counties
Few ten-year-olds can rattle off the names of all 77 Oklahoma counties with ease, but it’s simple for Alex Turner because he has distinct memories of visiting each one. For two-and-a-half years, Alex and his dad, Neil, traveled the state with the goal of catching a fish in each county. Besides catching fish, Alex caught…
Read More >Game Day Eats
Gear up for an exciting game day with festive platters, saucy wings, chips and dip, pizza, tacos, and all your favorite nibbles and bites. Enjoy some of Edmond’s best football foods that make the big day a win, no matter what the final score is! BRICKTOWN BREWERY There’s nothing better than a party platter for tailgating,…
Read More >Timeless Treasures: Collecting Vintage Football Keepsakes
Like most serious sports collectors, Casey Moore has very specific interests. His genre of choice is football illustrations from the late 1890s to 1930s—the time-period when college sports began to develop. “I collect the artwork that would have been adorning college dorm rooms in the early 1900s, which might be posters, pennants, or magazine prints,”…
Read More >Building Oklahoma Films Pilot Show
Kelsey and Scott McGregor were busy running family businesses – the well-known McGregor Homes and Kelsey Leigh Design Co. – when they were approached about a TV show. As Scott puts it, “We were just minding our own business, when we got a DM from an old college friend.” As the best opportunities often do,…
Read More >A Call to Create: Sydnie Banks Handbags
In 33 years, Sydnie Peebles has accomplished what would take most people a lifetime. Her luxury, hand-stitched handbags have graced runways and magazine racks around the world – the result of her tireless determination, incredible resilience and an innate call to create. “Growing up I was always interested in building, creating and making things,” Sydnie…
Read More >Giving Back After Getting a Second Chance
At only seven years old, Luke Weeks felt “different.” Though he didn’t yet have all the words to explain it, the emotions he experienced were very real. “I felt like there was something wrong with me,” Luke said. “I had a lot of friends, I did well in school, and I had a good relationship…
Read More >Home: Arbor Image Tree Care
1. What are some of the most resilient and popular trees around the metro? Red Maples, Bald Cypress, Chinese Pistache, and Shumard Oak. These species are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them excellent choices for residential and commercial properties. Crabapples, in particular, are favored for their beautiful spring blooms, while the…
Read More >Sam The Concrete Man
When you think of Edmond, you think of community—neighbors helping neighbors. Scott Condict, the owner of Sam The Concrete Man, embodies that spirit. As a longtime Edmond resident and former UCO football player, Scott has deep roots here. He’s raising his family in the same community he proudly serves, and he’s passionate about making homes…
Read More >Garage Innovations
Celebrating 20 years in business, Garage Innovations is Oklahoma’s original garage renovation company. With showrooms in Edmond and Tulsa, the locally owned business serves residential customers across the state. Value and Quality Are the Top Priorities Owners Jason and Jennifer Johnson offer four services: floor coating, Simply Storage cabinets, slatted wall paneling, and attic elevators….
Read More >Arcadia Lake Storybook Forest
All the magic of Halloween, without the scary parts—that’s what you’ll find at Edmond’s Storybook Forest. A cherished family tradition, the outdoor event has been bringing fairy tales to life for more than two decades. The Magic of Classic Fairy Tales The centerpiece of Storybook Forest is a short trick-or-treat trail through the woods, with…
Read More >In Other Words with Dave
I’m pretty good at sitting and reclining. I may even be an expert, as evidenced by our worn-out sectional in the den. This gray-green, low-slung beauty has been a trooper. It hugged us through the pandemic, provided much-needed rest through my chemo treatments, and was our companion through countless binge-worthy (and not-so-binge-worthy) Netflix series. On…
Read More >Forever Loving Jay!
It has been two years since my son, Jay took his flight to heaven. Two years of missing his hugs, laughter, love, singing, dancing, teasing and all that made Jay unique. Two years without Sunday morning church, Sonic runs, trips to Arkansas and daily mac & cheese. Two years without Jay! I wrote this poem…
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