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Artist: ‘Real Magic is underneath’ downtown project
Enid's latest public art project "Under Her Wing Was the Universe" is complete and already attracting visitors. Artist Romy Owens said she was pleased with the results of the project and hopes the community is pleased with them as well. The project received a $2,500...
Settlers Brewing Co. brings life back to downtown building
Settlers Brewing Co., located at 202 E Randolph, is a family-run business in a 4,500 square foot downtown Enid building. Some of Enid’s residents remember visiting the KGEO-TV studio at this location, which later became KOCO-TV when it moved to Oklahoma City. It was...
Garfield County Industrial Park Awarded $800,000 EDA Grant
On June 15, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the Garfield County Industrial Park as a recipient of an EDA Grant for $800,000 for infrastructure improvements. The EDA grant will be matched with $225,394 in local funds and is expected to create 30...
ERDA Announces $5,000 Grant Recipient
The Enid Regional Development Alliance (ERDA) is proud to announce Sunny Moon Day Care as the recipient of the first annual MicroEnterprise Grant. A total of nine applications were received representing a variety of small businesses in Enid. The $5,000 award is...
Autry seeking rezoning for new training site
Autry Technology Center is awaiting rezoning for a property meant to house two new training programs, one set to begin next month. The request seeks to change the property, formerly known as Zaloudek Marine, from C2 and C3 (commercial) to special usage. Autry...
OG&E Changing Street Lights to LED
Progress is continuing to be made by OG&E to convert street lights in Enid to LED. Over the past two years, an estimated 3,000 lights have been switched in Enid. The five-year plan to convert street lights to LED in Enid is ¾ completed, building upon the...
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Receives the 2020 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care
Enid, OK – June 1, 2020 – St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has earned the honor of being named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that...
Tyson donates 700,000 pounds of food during virus pandemic
ENID, Okla. — During the COVID-19 global pandemic, Tyson Foods has stepped in to assist local Oklahoma food banks and pantries by donating more than 700,000 pounds of food to Oklahoman families in need. Tyson Foods regularly works to assist food donation centers...
Marsau Enterprises keeps employees busy during slowdown with community service
ENID, Okla. — While the combination of the coronavirus pandemic and slowdown in the oil and gas industry has many oilfield workers sidelined, employees at Marsau Enterprises have been busy in recent weeks completing projects for local schools and nonprofits. One of...
ERDA recommends The District movie theater incentive deal
ENID, Okla. — Enid Regional Development Alliance is recommending Enid City Commission approve an incentive package with Apex Cinemas for development of a theater and trampoline park complex at The District. The ERDA board of directors discussed the $14.5 million...