Enid Regional Development Alliance unanimously voted to officially name Lisa Powell as executive director Thursday. Powell served as ERDA’s interim executive director since January, when former director Brent Kisling left to serve as Oklahoma Department of Commerce director. Powell previously had filled the role of associate director since 2009. “I am humbled that the ERDA Board has chosen me to continue to lead the economic development efforts for Enid,” Powell said. “This is a role [...]

The association in charge of the west Enid soccer complex project is launching a fundraising campaign, aiming to reach $3 million in donations to fund additional amenities and upgrades to the planned facility. More than $6 million is currently available, $1.5 million each from the Allen and McLaughlin families, co-founders of Advance Food Co., and another $3 million from the city of Enid to match their gifts. To more fully realize the soccer complex’s potential, [...]

The Northern Oklahoma College Enid Jets are national champions for the first time in the program’s history. The fifth-seeded Jets (42-17) won their first national title by defeating third-seed Mesa, 5-4, Friday night in the championship game of the NJCAA Division II World Series at David Allen Memorial Ballpark. Sophomore Dylan Caplinger gave the Jets the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning. Tied 4-4, Caplinger swung on a 2-0 count and sent [...]

Nominees for Enid Young Professional's 10 Under 40 event are being sought. The awards recognize the top 10 Enid community members under the age of 40. The individuals demonstrate qualities of a well-rounded individual who has excelled in multiple areas, including professional and community aspects. Nominations are due by June 28 and may be made online by visiting http://www.enidyp.com/10-under-40.html. Winners are determined by an independent panel of judges and announced at a luncheon event, presented [...]

The 4RKids Foundation recently received a significant boost to its capital campaign, with a $100,000 grant from the Inasmuch Foundation. 4RKids provides employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities, support and outreach to their families, and supports local enrichment opportunities for the developmentally disabled, including Miracle League and Special Olympics. 4RKids Executive Director Tricia Mitchell said the capital campaign was launched to raise $4.2 million to construct a new building, renovate the existing structure at [...]

Enid Public Schools is making classes available online at the start of the fall semester, EPS spokeswoman Amber Fitzgerald said. With the planned "ePREP" program, students can choose to take online classes, receiving as much or as little of their workload off campus as they want, with some exceptions, according to EPS. This will allow the district to provide blended learning schedules suited to each student, with some instruction received in a classroom and some at [...]