Nhinja Sushi: Top 100 Small Businesses
In September, Kang and Mary Nhin’s business, Nhinja Sushi, was named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a prestigious honor that recognizes their hard work, resilience, and impact on the community. This year, honorees were selected out of more than 12,500 applicants. The First Restaurant The Nhins opened Edmond’s…
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Farewell to a Johnnie’s Original
When Doug Cunningham clocked out of Johnnie’s for the last time, it marked the end of an incredible era. After 52 years, Cunningham, 65, finally hung up his apron—though he admits he’ll still be in for an iced tea or two. “I’d just left junior high when I started,” he said. “I was 13, turning…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond High School Football
Football has been a popular high school sport in Oklahoma for well over a century. Four members from the 1924 Edmond High School football team, Milo Hartacker, Rex Standifier, Clarence Frazier, and Floyd Scarlett, pose in front of the high school on Boulevard.
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St. Luke’s Methodist Church
When Rev. Josh Attaway first helped launch St. Luke’s Edmond Campus in 2014, he envisioned a place where faith and community could grow side by side. What started with humble beginnings at Sequoyah Middle School has grown into a vibrant congregation that has gathered in its beautiful facility since October 2016. St. Luke’s has an additional…
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Heart of Oklahoma Design
For Kevin Merrell, owner of Heart of Oklahoma Design, woodworking isn’t just a trade, it’s a legacy. Since founding his company in 2017, Kevin has been dedicated to carrying on the timeless craftsmanship he learned from seasoned carpenters who instilled in him a deep respect for precision, integrity, and pride in every build. Kevin’s journey…
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In Other Words with Dave
At our house, Thanksgiving dinner rarely includes the traditional turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and something made of yams. We’ve served ham a few times, which was always easier. Last year, we decided to try something non-traditional and simple: a big pot of chili with a full “chili fixins” bar. It was relaxed and delicious…
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My Vintage Diary
While going through some old treasures, I was surprised to find a five-year diary I received for my 12th birthday. So much fun reading those short snippets, some even into my 15th year. Although most described simple things like going to school or church and daily farm chores, others gave me a memorable look into…
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Edmond Youth Theater
When siblings Tyson Woodard and Ally Cole dreamed up Edmond Youth Theater in 2023, they weren’t driven by profits or prestige. They simply wanted more of what influenced them as children: Christ-centered theater that provides young people with a safe space to grow. “We did years and years of theater with a homeschool group,” Tyson…
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Emma Elle’s Italian Kitchen
Just a quick drive on the Kilpatrick Turnpike from Edmond to the west side of OKC, a delicious taste of Italy awaits. Anchoring the corner of a modern shopping development, Emma Elle’s Italian Kitchen towers with floor-to-ceiling glass and sleek lines. Welcoming guests with its smart, yet cozy feel, the restaurant’s easy demeanor makes the…
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Breast Cancer Survivors Oklahoma
Just over two years ago, Summer Baker’s life changed with a simple gesture. She brushed her arm across her chest and felt a knot. By morning, she noticed dimpling. Tests confirmed her worst fear: stage 3 breast cancer. “It was the size of an apple,” she recalled. “I felt really afraid. My mom had breast…
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