SLAPOUT—Seems like everyone has a story about Slapout, including Trevor Perkins, the owner of Slapout’s only actively operating business Tumbleweed Alley Hat Co. Located on the far southeastern edge of…
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Fuel up with homecooking at Drummond’s The Brake Room
DRUMMOND—The new owners of Drummond’s The Brake Room invite folks to drive on out and feed not only their stomachs but their souls too with the food and fellowship at…
Putt your way to fun this summer
ENID—Ready to putt around this summer? 4RKids Mini Golf is a miniature golf option in the Enid area aside from Meadowlake Park; local golf courses in Enid include Oakwood, Pheasant…
‘Where brunch takes flight’: Dish up an experience at Café Volare
ENID—The origins of Café Volare on the first floor of Independence Tower near downtown Enid began well before the brunch restaurant opened its doors to the public in January 2023….
Stationed for success: Waynoka’s historic Harvey House a restaurant again
WAYNOKA—Cheyanne Pierce is embracing Waynoka’s history. The restaurateur whose grandparents grew up in Waynoka partnered with her mother, Sandra Pierce, to reopen the town’s historic Harvey House dining room in…
Marvel at hidden treasures in Nescatunga antique shop
NESCATUNGA—Up the road from the north shore of the Great Salt Plains Reservoir in the lakeside community of Nescatunga is a little red building adorned by metal art and a…
Graduating with honors: Accident survivor walks Garber High School stage
GARBER—Rudi Kroll isn’t letting a traumatic brain injury (TBI) get in the way of her chasing her dreams. The Garber High School senior graduated with honors on May 12 and…
Marketing the past: Deer Creek Mercantile invites visitors to shop rural America
DEER CREEK—Not far from the Oklahoma-Kansas state line, one would be hard-pressed to believe there is much to do in a rural community of less than 80 residents along Oklahoma…
On the corner: Café serves more than comfort food in Medford
MEDFORD—The corner café that Megan Kirby once waitressed for in high school she now runs and cooks her own daily specials. The Medford native purchased the building from her former…
Sweet spot: Covington diner set to reopen for the season
COVINGTON—The Covington Dairy Sweet along Oklahoma 74 is set to reopen next week, according to owners Nick and Jorden Martin. The old Valentine diner has been a sweet spot for…