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Graduating with honors: Accident survivor walks Garber High School stage

Ruth Ann — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:41:35 +0000

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...

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Marketing the past: Deer Creek Mercantile invites visitors to shop rural America

Ruth Ann — Sat, 02 May 2026 13:26:23 +0000

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...

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On the corner: Café serves more than comfort food in Medford

Ruth Ann — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:06:57 +0000

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...

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Sweet spot: Covington diner set to reopen for the season

Ruth Ann — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:09:43 +0000

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...

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From stash to stitches: Quilt shop near Nash thriving

Ruth Ann — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:52:36 +0000

NASH—Along a quiet stretch of Oklahoma 132 southeast of Nash stands a simple white sign with the words “Stash to Stitches” that beckons to passersby. For quilters far and wide,...

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Fly in with an appetite to Barnstormers

Ruth Ann — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:38:28 +0000

ENID—Seeking a restaurant with a view in Northwest Oklahoma? Barnstormers is the place for you. People from across Oklahoma along with out-of-staters fly in or drive in to have breakfast...

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Rooted in nature: Apothecary in Cherokee promotes herbal remedies

Ruth Ann — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:06:06 +0000

CHEROKEE—Grounded in the desire to embrace self-care inspired by the earth, best friends Jilisa Jackson and Sara Cramer co-founded Salt Crystal Apothic in downtown Cherokee. This small-batch apothecary (the term...

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Doing it in style: Mother-daughter own stores on Buffalo’s Main Street

Ruth Ann — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:42:01 +0000

BUFFALO—At 19 years old, J’Dena Dolin knew she wanted to open her own business. The Laverne native married a Buffalo rancher so it seemed natural to set up shop in...

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From home ec to homecooking: Cindy’s Catering feeds Ames

Ruth Ann — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:47 +0000

AMES—A retired schoolteacher, Cindy Detrick wanted to cook for the people, so she opened Cindy’s Catering in downtown Ames in 2013. Some days the café is hopping while other days...

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‘Location not a vocation’: Hooker keeps visitors coming back for more

Ruth Ann — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:36 +0000

HOOKER—What’s in a name? The rural town of Hooker in the heart of the Panhandle between Liberal, Kan., and Guymon thrives on its name to bring in tourism. Thousands of...

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