Lilyfield Nonprofit: Championing Families
What started as a small adoption agency has grown into a multifaceted nonprofit supporting families across Oklahoma. For the past 25 years, as an Oklahoma-based nonprofit, Lilyfield has walked alongside women facing unplanned pregnancies, families navigating foster care, and children at risk of entering the child welfare system. “Our focus is on keeping kids stable…
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Game Day Eats
DONATOS PIZZA – NOW TWO EDMOND LOCATIONS! For your next football gathering, get Donatos famous thin crust pizza with edge-to-edge toppings or hand tossed, thicker crust, or cauliflower crust pizza. Enjoy fresh veggies, aged smoked provolone, Romano cheese, and a choice of toppings. And with any large pizza, add Pizza Pals for just $5 –…
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Edmond Officer Brings Home the Gold
Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket from a world champion wrestler? For Edmond drivers, that’s now possible since Officer Josh Lindsey brought home the gold at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games. Josh made his return to the mat this summer in Birmingham, Alabama, as he faced competitors from over 50 countries—and won….
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Lost and Found–Scotch Captures Community’s Heart
When the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park opens, visitors will see a bronze statue of a dog rising from the ground. The sculpture, named “A Hero’s Journey,” depicts the true story of an Edmond woman and her dog, Scotch. Their harrowing experience now symbolizes the hope that emerges when a community comes together to support two…
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Life Lessons from 99-Year-Old Delmar
When Delmar Smith talks, he looks straight at you. Not with mere politeness, but with intensity. The 99-year-old has the uncanny ability to size up people or dogs, at a glance. Delmar, who was born at the beginning of the Great Depression, has worked with dogs and horses since he was a “pup” on a…
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Jhey Castles Steals the Spotlight
Even if you don’t know her name, Jhey Castles says she’s probably sold you something before. Her down-to-earth, somewhat self-deprecating humor conceals an impressive resume of movies, TV shows, and over 100 commercials. In reality, Jhey is living the life that many only dream of. And it all started with one question: If you weren’t…
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A LOOK Back: The First Outlook
This was the very first Edmond Outlook issue, published in September 2005. The cover story featured the Blue Star Mothers of Edmond, sending “Freedom Boxes” to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The smiling faces—Boy Scouts, volunteers, community members—captured what our publishing team wanted this magazine to be: a celebration of Edmond’s people, stories, and heart….
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Home Section: Mr. Handyman
Tell us about you and your business. I’m Thomas Fiordelisi, Owner & CEO of Mr. Handyman of North Oklahoma City and Edmond. I opened our location on December 7th, 2020—“a day that will live in infamy.” After 27 years in the U.S. Air Force working in aircraft maintenance, I was inspired by my mentor, Armand…
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Mardel
For over four decades, Mardel has been a trusted resource for faith-based products, educational supplies, and meaningful gifts—serving communities with a mission to inspire spiritual growth and provide valuable support. Founded in 1981, Mardel quickly became a household name in the metro area, with the Edmond store opening just three years later in 1984. Today,…
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Edmond’s First Baptist Church
For over a century, Edmond’s First Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith in the community. Senior Pastor Blake Gideon, who has led for 13 years, says the church’s mission is simple but powerful: to connect people to Christ, His Church, His Word, and His mission—for His glory. The church’s story began in downtown…
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In Other Words with Dave
Have you heard about macros? No, it’s not short for macaroons or macaroni. I know—disappointing. Macro is short for macronutrient: the three main categories of nutrients you eat the most—protein, carbohydrates, and fats. And if you like math, you’re going to love macros because there’s a lot of counting involved. This might be the next…
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Past and Present
I sometimes find myself comparing today’s world with the past, back when I was young, growing up on a farm. Living in a tin-roof house with my parents and five siblings. No indoor plumbing. No phone. No TV. And it felt very normal. It was life as we knew it and it was good. I…
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