As Enid continues to grow, artwork downtown has taken off in recent years, with projects seemingly popping up around every corner. “Our growing collection of public art that is freely accessible and available to be enjoyed at no cost also contributes to public health and safety. Our art makes walking more interesting, is part of scavenger hunts and walking tours,” Main Street Enid Director Kelly Tompkins said. “Pedestrians enjoying our historic district often support our [...]

Enid Brewing Co. officially opened Friday evening, bringing a brewery and craft beer bar to Enid. A large crowd turned out when the company opened its doors Friday evening at 126 N. Independence, and co-owners Justin Blasier and Brady Sidwell were excited to finally be open for business. Blasier said it was a dream come true for the two of them, and it’s a venture they’ve put their heart and soul into for a long [...]

Loaves and Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma is the recipient of a five-year $250,000 gift, meant to challenge other donors to commit to fighting hunger in northwest Oklahoma. Myrl and Gayle Mortenson have committed to giving Loaves and Fishes $50,000 per year for five years through the HANOR Gayle Mortenson Feeding Hope Challenge. According to a Loaves and Fishes press release, the goal of the challenge is to "find others who want to eliminate hunger to [...]

As the Lahoma Courts property deals close, plans for development of the property continue to progress. So far, a Jiffy Trip and a Colton's Steak House & Grill have been confirmed for the Lahoma Courts property. The Jiffy Trip will be on the corner of Garriott and Cleveland, and the Colton's Steak House will be behind the Jiffy Trip on Cleveland. "The public really wants this done, and we all want to get it done [...]

NextEra Energy plans to have a new 250-megawatt wind farm operational in parts of Garfield and Alfalfa counties by the end of the year. The 250 MW Skeleton Creek wind farm, comprises of about 90 GE wind turbines, will be located in the northwest corner of Garfield County and southeast corner of Alfalfa County, said Elinore Beitler, a project manager with NextEra Energy. She said the wind farm will generate between $50 million and $60 [...]

Individuals looking to launch a small business or those just starting out can get a boost from Autry Technology Center. “Most people know their craft but don’t know business,” said Meredith Westfahl, small business management coordinator at Autry’s Strate Center, located south of Autry Tech. The resource James W. Strate Center for Business Development opened in 2008 to bring small businesses to life with a goal of providing professional business training to those interested in starting, expanding or [...]