WAYNOKA—Mike Balch grew up in Waynoka and so did Ana Ramirez. The two of them have been the best of friends since they were kids. Both left their hometown for…
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Keeping nostalgia alive: Lenox Drive In still flipping burgers
ENID—Since 1953, Lenox Drive In has been serving the Enid community freshly made hamburgers and cherry limeades. This Valentine diner (a prefabricated mail order building) at 1110 N. Grand started…
Racing into history: Ames museum showcases motorsport memorabilia
AMES—Have you raced over to Ames lately? Off the beaten path and inside the old elementary school is Hajek Motorsports Museum. Parked within those walls are more racecars per capita…
Midway gas station serves as extra in “Twisters”
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…
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…