ENID — The process of demolition at Convention Hall, preparing for renovation as part of the $24.5 million Enid Renaissance Project, has begun. But, demolition may not be an entirely accurate description of the process. Bob Myers, project manager for Enid Renaissance Project, said some of the inte...

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ENID — Customers seeking Black Friday holiday bargains packed into Enid businesses early and often. Larger retail stores, such as those located in Oakwood Mall, opened their doors early and saw steady business all day, with door-buster deals and special events keeping customers around, said Kelly G...

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ENID – An increase in spending by visitors has advanced Garfield County into the top 10 among the 77 Oklahoma counties in tourism spending. Travelers to Garfield County spent $81.26 million in 2010, according to a new survey – the Economic Impact of Travelers to Oklahoma Counties 2009-2010 – releas...

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ENID – This week about 65 shooters will be in Enid for the 2011 Grand National Quail Hunt. “We will have a full week of activities,” said Troy Enmeier, president of the Grand National Quail Club and a certified financial planner with Ameriprise in Enid. The shooters in the 45th annual event will i...

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ENID – When Darren Janes was a teenager, his mother put him to work. In 1989, Kathy Janes was operating a temporary staffing business out of their home to supplement the family’s income. “When she got busy in the summer she would have me answer the phone for her,” Darren Janes said. “I might have ...

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 ENID — GEFCO’s new parent company is considering significant capital improvements at the Enid production facility, President Aaron Harmon said. Astec Industries Inc. completed the acquisition of GEFCO on Oct. 5, Harmon said. He said the acquisition included the purchase of the Failing, King O...

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