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Enid brewery is set to offer an overnight downtown stay as part of its expansion
ENID, Okla. — Visitors soon will be able to stay overnight in downtown Enid as a local brewery plans to double its current size in the coming weeks. Enid Brewing Company & Eatery, at 126 S. Independence, is expanding its dining area into the first floor of the...
ERDA hosts annual meeting, discusses impact of past year, state of economy
ENID, Okla. — Members of Enid Regional Development Alliance gathered together in person for the first time since January 2020 for the organization’s annual meeting. Lisa Powell, ERDA executive director, said it was good to see everyone’s faces in person and that...
‘Energy State’ Regional wind companies invest in NW Okla. businesses, communities
On March 24, 2021, Chicago-based Invenergy announced it had finalized a construction loan that would allow it to complete the Traverse Wind Energy Center, a 999-megawatt energy facility located in Custer, Blaine and Kingfisher counties. Invenergy Traverse is one of...
April’s First Friday a time ‘to celebrate’ downtown, Main Street Enid leaders say
This weekend’s First Friday will mark 15 years Main Street Enid has been holding its monthly celebration to promote activities and businesses in downtown Enid. Friday’s event is the first evening of music, dining, shopping and outdoor activities held on — you guessed...
Broadway Tower owners fail to show at code hearing
The city of Enid will have to find another way into the run-down Broadway Tower after its owners failed to appear at a code hearing Monday morning. Code Department staff were unable to ask property owners Johnny and Dana Peart, with B.H. Tower LLC, if they would board...
Enid’s annual day at the Capitol a hopeful ‘return to normal’ for community leaders
OKLAHOMA CITY — State officials sang Enid’s praises in the wake of economic and social uncertainty during a forum with local leaders at the state Capitol on Tuesday. “Enid has all the things businesses want,” Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell told more than 20 leaders...
City to save $8 million on Kaw Lake water storage fees
The city of Enid is saving $8 million on water storage fees for the Kaw Lake pipeline project after city and state officials worked to amend provisions in a federal water resources bill. Staff were expecting to pay $13 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to access...
Bricktown Brewery to open in Enid in Summer
Bricktown Brewery is scheduled to open a restaurant in Enid in early summer. The company announced the plans in a news release issued Monday. It will be the 16th restaurant for the brand. It will open at 3616 W. Garriott, the location of the former Applebee's. “We’ve...
Proposed Metro Requirement Detrimental to Small and Mid-Sized Communities
The “metro” designation (MSA) for mid-sized communities is in jeopardy. While this may not sound like a significant issue, the reality is that funding for cities across America is determined by this designation. Changes could have a ripple affect on the ability for...
37 Enid businesses receive federal aid through grant program
Thirty-seven small businesses in Enid have received relief aid from the city after experiencing serious economic hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients received up to $15,000 to assist with fixed monthly expenses such as rent, utilities, cost of...