KREMLIN—Midway between Kremlin and Hillsdale is a station situated on U.S. 81 aptly named Midway. The convenience store and subsequent gas station originally opened in the 1980s to service customers…
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Must love dogs: Old Paws rescues four-legged seniors
BRECKINRIDGE—Once upon a time there was a man and a woman who met over their love for dogs. They got married, moved into a three-story house south of Breckinridge, and…
Keeping history alive in Billings
BILLINGS—In 1899, a flourishing township not far over the Garfield County line in Noble County officially formed as Billings. Residents had relocated there following the Land Run of 1893 when…
Groundhog Day suppers
Several Northwest Oklahoma towns are hosting meals this weekend in honor of Groundhog Day to support local efforts: NASH—Nash Fire Department will host its Ground Hog Supper on Saturday…
Brake for steak: Gas station turned restaurant thriving
DRUMMOND—Ernie Slater was looking for a new line of work when he heard a convenience store in Drummond for sale. Located along State Highway 132, the property came with a…
Heart of the matter: Purple Heart City equals patriotism
HENNESSEY—Earlier this month Hennessey joined the ranks of Purple Heart City. More than 60 cities in the state have been designated as such. In Northwest Oklahoma, Hennessey is the fourth…
The reel thing: Rialto has been entertaining Alva since 1930s
ALVA—For over 90 years, the Jones family has been amusing audiences in the Alva area. Homer Jones began honing his showmanship skills as a youngster, working as an usher in…
Smoked to perfection: Meno café offers BBQ and more
MENO—What started out as a cookout for friends and family transformed into the idea of feeding hungry travelers along U.S. Highway 412. Joseph Hladik Jr., known to his customers as…
Shepherding in success at Okie Aussie
COVINGTON—Rarely finding cute clothes to fit, a pair of sisters simply decided to open a shop that catered to plus-sized ladies like them in October 2015. Randi Semrad and Ramee…
Labor of love: Thrift store gives back locally
POND CREEK—What started out as a way to support church mission projects has grown into a countywide outreach program. Family Thrift Center in downtown Pond Creek is the fruition of…