POND CREEK—Pilot Randy Alexander had no idea he’d become a movie star in his 70s. The now-retired aviator, who professionally flew for Deterding Aerial in Pond Creek until three months…
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Beyond the lake: Downtown Canton welcomes visitors
CANTON—On the south side of the North Canadian River at the crossroads of Oklahoma 51 and 58 is a little railroad town called Canton. Prior to its platting in 1905,…
Work Ready Oklahoma to host job fair March 26 in Enid
ENID—Work Ready Oklahoma is making a difference in our state by making sure every Oklahoman, no matter where they live, has the support they need to find success in today’s…
Sands of time: Old friends drawing new tourists to Waynoka
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…