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By design: Garber shop creates more than shirts
GARBER—When Jeri Fincher started selling t-shirts out of her home in the Fairmont area, she never dreamed her business would take off like it did. “It started out as a…
The only show in town: El-Co Drive In brings movies to far Northwest Oklahoma
SHATTUCK—In the early 1950s, like many communities across the nation, Shattuck opened a drive-in movie theater downtown. The drive-in was built and opened in the summer of 1952. It was…
Flying high: Pond Creek pilot launched into film stardom
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…
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…
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…
Canton Market Extravaganza
Canton Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Vendor Market Extravaganza on Main Street in downtown Canton. There will be more than 70 vendors, food trucks, and local businesses participating this…