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ENID, OK - Five students received cash for their good grades through Security National Bank of Enid’s Pays for A’s program, now in its 23rd year of honoring area students. “We are proud of the accomplishments of the students in northwest Oklahoma” said SNB’s, April Danahy senior vice president of corporate communications. Report cards drawn belong to: Torie Rhodes of Waukomis High School, Xander Hoover of Emerson Middle School, Mila O’Brien of Waller Middle School and Maryn Pauls of Chisholm Middle School. The recipient of the $150 Savings Account was Sophia Franco of Garfield Elementary School. Each student entering the […]

ENID, OK - Groendyke Transport has awarded Alexandria Fowler, Carys Nguyen, and Maecee Emmerson this year’s Jonathan Luevano Memorial Scholarship. Fowler receives $1,500 toward her fall tuition, and Nguyen and Emmerson each receive $500 as runners-up. Fowler, the daughter of Executive Assistant Frances Fowler at Groendyke’s corporate office, is an incoming sophomore and psychology major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She finished high school with a 4.04 grade-point average and has a 3.553 cumulative GPA in college. Nguyen, the daughter of Houston Driver John Nguyen, is an incoming freshman at the University of Texas at Austin and plans to major […]

ENID, OK – The room roared with laughter as the Enid Public Library’s patrons enjoyed the Dino Show. Mad Science OKC visited the library as part of its Elementary STEM summer program. With more than 100 patrons in attendance, participants began the day watching volunteers from Mad Science OKC put on an educational and hilarious show for the children. Some lucky attendants had the opportunity to take part as they helped search for fossils and even dressed as dinosaurs themselves. The fun did not stop there as everyone was invited to check out Mad Science’s booths, where they got to […]

ENID, OK - City officials announced today that Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood and Ward Three Commissioner Keith Siragusa will host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th at First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 467 East Owen K. Garriott Road. The Council and the staff will respond to the topics or questions, but no decisions or votes will occur during town hall meeting. For more info, residents can contact Commissioner Norwood at [email protected] or Commissioner Siragusa at [email protected].

ENID, OK - Ted Vigil is coming to Stride Bank Center on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Tickets will be $25, $35, and $45 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, August 3rd at 10:00am. Tickets are available at stridebankcenter and the box offices located on the second floor. About Ted Vigil Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. Born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. Ted's been performing since the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. In 2006 he went on […]

ENID, OK - In the heart of downtown Enid, a brand-new retail decor store has opened its doors, fulfilling a lifelong dream for Mary Classen. With an innate talent for interior design and newfound time to dedicate to her passion, Mary has brought a unique and stylish home store to life. This dream became a reality in November 2023, thanks to the support and partnership of her daughter, Conner Zaloudek, and lifelong friend, Connie Austbo. Mary's journey into the world of interior design has been a long and fulfilling one. Her eye for detail and her ability to transform spaces […]

ENID, OK - In small towns across the country, local businesses are grappling with the harsh reality of declining foot traffic and economic challenges. The combination of economic uncertainty, competition from larger retailers, and changing consumer habits has left many small-town shops struggling to stay afloat. As these cornerstone establishments fight for survival, the fabric of small-town life is threatened, with each closed door representing a loss of local identity and community spirit. According to the SBA’s 2023 Small Business Economic Profile US, between March 2021 and March 2022, small businesses created a net 7 million new private-sector jobs. According […]

ENID, OK - Enid Street Outreach Services is a dedicated organization committed to providing essential services to low-income, hungry, and unsheltered individuals in and around Enid, OK. Their mission includes offering outreach, food, showers, clothing, temporary shelter, medical needs, and advocacy to those in need. Enid SOS is excited to announce the grand opening of their new community resource center on August 24th from 10am to 2pm. To celebrate this milestone, they are hosting a community event. This event aims to bring the community together and raise much-needed funds to support their ongoing efforts. To ensure the success of this […]

ENID, OK – The Enid Public Library is excited to announce it will host a special kickoff party for its new partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at the library on September 6, 2024. The event will celebrate the launch of this amazing book-gifting program designed to promote early childhood literacy and support families in the Garfield County area. “[We are] thrilled to be able to partner with the Friends of the Library of Enid to sponsor the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Garfield County,” Library Director Theri Ray said. “I love that every child under the age of five […]

MARSHALL, Minn. – Yelloh has announced it will cease all operations in November 2024, closing out a storied 72-year history as a Minnesota pioneer in the food home-delivery market. Founded in Marshall, Minn., where it still maintains a headquarters, the company grew to a nationwide frozen food delivery leader with the country’s largest fleet of freezer trucks. Since its founding in 1952, Yelloh made high-quality frozen meals, foods, treats, and ice cream accessible to American homes by delivering products to neighborhood doorsteps with its fleet of iconic yellow trucks. The company set itself apart with the friendly, trusting relationships it […]