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…
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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…
Slice of life: Sod house embodies the pioneer spirit
ALINE—Imagine being 26 years old with only a quarter in your pocket, running to stake a claim during the Land Run of 1893 in the middle of a vast prairie…
Jingle all the way through Northwest Oklahoma
Looking for ideas to jingle all the way this season in Northwest Oklahoma? Many rural towns are hosting holiday cheer through lighted Christmas parades, tree lighting ceremonies, Santa sightings, and…
Kidd Drug is more than a drugstore
FAIRVIEW—It’s a place where everyone knows your name. And if they don’t, they will greet you like you’re family and will get to know you before you leave. On the…
Beloved Medford cafe owner passes
Nov. 1, 2024, was a day of mourning for the town of Medford. For on that day, Alice Smrcka passed away. Alice, who had just turned 77 the day before,…
Rural patriotism: Small towns memorialize military veterans
Patriotism runs high in Northwest Oklahoma. Just take a drive through any rural town and see. From the American flag waving in yards, out in pastures, and on buildings to…