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Bri-Steel Manufacturing buys GEFCO building

Bri-Steel Manufacturing buys GEFCO building

ENID, Okla. — Bri-Steel Manufacturing of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has purchased the former GEFCO facility on South Van Buren in Enid with plans to produce seamless pipes. The 329,000-square-foot facility sits on 43 acres, and has enough infrastructure for potential...

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Integris Bass Baptist hires new chief medical executive

Integris Bass Baptist hires new chief medical executive

Integris Health has named Keaton Francis to be the new chief medical executive of Integris Bass Baptist Medical Center. Francis replaces Kurt DeVaney, who accepted the chief medical executive position with Integris Health Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City....

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City OKs deal with movie theater

City OKs deal with movie theater

ENID, Okla. — Enid City Commission on Tuesday night approved an economic development deal for a movie theater. After spending almost one hour in executive session, city commissioners reconvened to approve a $3.8 million package — a $1.5 million loan to be paid back...

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City secures funding for Woodring projects

City secures funding for Woodring projects

ENID, Okla. — The city of Enid has secured funding for four major projects worth more than $8 million for upgrades at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. The projects will improve Vance Air Force Base operations at the civilian airport, according to the city of Enid. The...

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Father, son create Jaren’s Jerky business

Father, son create Jaren’s Jerky business

ENID, Okla. — Jaren’s Jerky is now a reality following the efforts of Jaren and Lester Browne with the help of the Strate Center at Autry Technology Center. Jaren Browne is a 2020 graduate of Chisholm High School and Autry, who alongside his dad created the company as...

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PJ Champagne Bar set to open downtown

PJ Champagne Bar set to open downtown

ENID, Okla. — Sharon Scott has been a business owner multiple times at 212 W. Randolph. She co-owned Pearl Junkie, then remodeled the building for Pearl Junkie Treasures on her own and has remodeled the building again to open PJ Champagne Bar, which she jokingly said...

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Enid works with NWOSU, NOC on teacher programs

Enid works with NWOSU, NOC on teacher programs

ENID, Okla. — Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid and Northern Oklahoma College Enid are working with Enid Public Schools to develop programs to address the teacher shortage in Northwest Oklahoma. EPS Superintendent Darrell Floyd wanted to encourage his...

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