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Vance piloting new training program
Vance Air Force Base continues to be a small base with global impact. As Vance turns out hundreds of pilots per year, base leaders remain loyal to their mission to deliver the world’s best pilots. Col. Jay A. Johnson, 71st Flying Training Wing commander at Vance,...
Maverick wind farm now serving PSO customers
TULSA, OK, Sept. 10, 2021 – The second of three new wind facilities serving Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) customers has begun commercial operation. Located southwest of Enid, the 287-megawatt (MW) Maverick facility is part of the 1,485-MW North Central...
Used bookstore to reopen at new downtown location
Old Soul Used and Antique Books moving into a larger space was bound to happen at some point. But owners Jim and Katrina Maughn had no idea they’d be expanding their used bookstore within two months of opening nearby. “We were just outgrowing it,” Katrina said....
“All about exploration” Middle school flight course set for lift-off next semester
It was already like Christmastime on Tuesday when technology teacher Sarah Brund got several Amazon boxes full of materials for the new flight course she’ll be teaching next semester at Longfellow Middle School. “I have no clue what’s in this box, but that is the fun...
BKD celebrates 40 years of service to the Enid community
The local BKD CPAs & Advisors office has been a cornerstone in serving the community and other BKD locations since it first opened more than 40 years ago. BKD Enid employees give back to the community through fundraising, volunteering and serving on committees and...
With new vans for more students, Enid martial arts school expects a boost to after-school program
Leaders of downtown Enid’s martial arts school say they’re expecting a kick and a jump in size for this year’s returning after-school program after recent additions to the school’s transportation fleet. Staff from Enid Family Martial Arts will be able to take students...
With Census’ new metropolitan status, Enid area gets access to more state, federal aid programs
A new door has opened as the Enid area is, once again, a micropolitan no more. Reporting an increase of 1,300 people between 2010 and 2020 for a population of 51,308 people, Enid is now considered the principal city of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), according...
Construction set to begin on Enid’s new soccer complex; private fundraising efforts top goal
Construction on Enid’s new soccer complex will begin after a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday touted what’s reportedly the largest private-public partnership in the city’s history. Phase two of the Enid Sports Association’s years-long project will start with building...
GLo Hotel Brings Opportunity to Enid
On April 29, Enid celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the GLo Best Western Enid, OK Downtown and Convention Center Hotel. The new hotel is one of the final parts of the Stride Bank Center. Since the new arena and renovated convention hall opened in 2013...
“Film industry is alive and well in Oklahoma;” Fly Film Festival returns for 7th year
ENID, Okla. — The FLY Film Festival will return for its seventh year to Gaslight Theatre on Aug. 6-7. The festival will begin with a “morning mingle” at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, followed by screenings until 7 p.m. with breaks for meals. Saturday’s festivities will...