A wind farm in Grant County began operating last week. Chisholm View II in Hunter — the most Enel Green Power North America, Inc., EGP-NA — began operations and expanded the existing site to an installed capacity of 300 megawatts. Construction of the wind farm cost $90 million, according to a release. The farm is one of two that began operations last week. The other is Drift Sand located in Rush Springs. “With Drift Sand [...]

Efforts have been underway to design signage for Enid. Two new entryway signs have been constructed on South U.S. 81 and on East Garriott, near 30th. “The updated designs continue to reinforce our brand, and there’s more to come,” City Manager Jerald Gilbert said. “Our hope is the new color entryway signs will be one way to welcome individuals to our community, and remind motorists that Enid is a community overflowing with boundless opportunities, building on [...]

Barry Pollard is frequently asked how does he do it all. Neurosurgeon, owner and president of P&K Equipment, owner of Pollard Farms, LLC, member on the American Angus Association Board of Directors, Oklahoma State university Presidents Medallion member — Pollard's accomplishments are pages long, literally. He says neurosurgery is his primary occupation but the way he does it all is with good help. Help from his wife, Roxanne, staff like Regina Kraus, and great managers. [...]

Jimmy Stallings, president of Envirotech Engineering and Consulting Inc., had to leave Enid to find out how much he liked it here. Born and raised in Enid, Stallings left to attend Auburn University. "Dad had actually graduated from there," Stallings said. "I was looking for an opportunity to go somewhere where I didn’t know anyone. Auburn had a really good engineering school." After graduation, Stallings moved to Atlanta to work for an engineering firm. He moved [...]

John Little is among the four Pillar of the Plains honorees for 2016. While he retired from his position as OG&E district manager on Dec. 1, Little — who lives in the Carrier area — plans to stay in the Enid community he has been a part of for about 16 years. "We really enjoy it. Best community we've ever lived in," he said. Over the years in the community, Little has served in a [...]

After six consecutive months of declines, retail sales in Enid are up. Oklahoma Tax Commission reports for November show Enid sales are $2.7 million more than sales reported in November 2015, and sales tax revenue increased by 4 percent for sales occurring mostly in the last half of September and estimated sales for the first half of October. “I am pleased to see this positive sign that our economy is improving. I am hopeful with the Christmas [...]