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Enid’s Tyson Foods continuing production operations
ENID, Okla. — Tyson Foods is continuing its production in Enid amid the coronavirus pandemic, while taking extra steps to protect both employees and its products, company sources told the News & Eagle Thursday. Tyson Foods CEO Noel White issued a statement Monday,...
Tyson, RSVP of Enid hand out 40,000 pounds of food to area agencies
RSVP of Enid teamed up with Tyson Foods and local volunteers to distribute 40,000 pounds of protein Wednesday to 42 nonprofit agencies and churches from across Northwest Oklahoma. The food distribution was part of a $13 million commitment made by Tyson Foods to help...
St. Mary’s recognized in top 10% of rehab centers
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center’s inpatient Rehabilitation Institute recently was recognized as being in the top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The ranking was made from a field of 868 inpatient rehabilitation facilities that qualified to be ranked in...
4RKids breaks ground on new $2.2 million facility
After more than five years of planning and fundraising, 4RKids broke ground Friday on a new $2.2 million facility to expand its services to those in need. 4RKids provides employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities, support and outreach to their...
Autry Tech accepting applications for business model competition
Autry Technology Center’s annual Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition now is taking applications. The deadline to apply is April 24. Up to $30,000 will be awarded to the top four teams. “The Business Model Competition is a tremendous opportunity for local...
ASIC Employment Guaranteed Following Paid Training at Autry Technology Center
The application window is open for a four-week course at Autry Technology Center, teaching the fundamentals of airplane repair and guaranteeing employment upon course completion, according to a press release from Autry Tech. The seven-week class, airframe structures...
Newest Enid Brewery Opens Friday
Settlers Brewing Co. will have its grand opening from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, the brewery announced Monday. "It’s finally here!! This Friday, February 7th, please join us from 4pm-10pm as we celebrate our opening day," the post reads. "Thank you all for...
‘Placemaking’ is Key to Economic Growth, Experts Tell ERDA
Like people, the best towns have personality. Doubling down on Enid's identity, investing in its charms, may be the best ways to bring new people and businesses to town, guest experts said at Enid Regional Development Alliance's quarterly luncheon Tuesday. A paycheck...
Public Art Commission of Enid Still Discussing ‘Lift’ Art Project
Public Art Commission of Enid is continuing to discuss a citywide project to adorn Enid with 5-foot by 12-foot paper airplanes, made from fiberglass. Oklahoma City has bison, Tulsa has penguins, Stillwater has butterflies, but paper airplanes capture the spirit of...
State of the Base: Vance Moving Ahead with Enid’s Help
Local, state and military leaders filled the Autry Technology Center lectorium Friday morning for the annual State of the Base address, led by Col. Corey Simmons, 71st Flying Training Wing commander. Over the course of 90 minutes, Simmons discussed strides made at...