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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...
Koch Fertilizer to invest $150 million in Enid expansion
ENID, Okla. — Koch Fertilizer announced Wednesday it is investing approximately $150 million at its Enid nitrogen production facility. The expansion would increase urea production, enhance reliability of existing production units and improve rail infrastructure and...
Lenox Drive-In, Family Martial Arts each receive $10K grants from ERDA
Two growing Enid businesses have each received $10,000 in grant funding. Enid Family Martial Arts and Lenox Drive-In were announced Wednesday as recipients of the second annual MicroEnterprise Grant. Enid Regional Development Alliance (ERDA) received a total of eight...
Hammer Williams brings convenience to area with Jiffy Trip stores
ENID, Okla. — It was considered radical when K.V. Williams and partner Larry Hammer opened their first Jiffy Trip convenience store in Cherokee in 1972. It was a place where you could get some food or snacks and drinks along with gas. “My grandpa took a big risk when...