ENID — Initial groundwork has been completed and crews have begun working to create the concrete base for the event center that is the centerpiece of Enid Renaissance Project. Bob Meyers, of Carter and Associates, project engineers, said the first concrete footings were placed last week. Placing...

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ENID — Old-fashioned burgers served up in a retro ’50s atmosphere is the newest dining opportunity in town. Boomarang Diner, set to open this week at 226 W. Randolph, represents not only the newest restaurant in Enid, but also the latest in a resurgence of investment in the city’s downtown business...

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 ENID — Savings on construction and renovations of schools that are part of a $99 million bond issue ultimately will result in college savings for Enid parents. An additional building not planned for during the bond initiative and election — but needed nonetheless because of growing enrollm...

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ENID — More than 35 people attended a meeting Friday to show their support for obtaining grant funding for the new trails system in Enid. Andrie Winters, city of Enid grants resource manager, presented those attending the hearing with concepts for two trails that could be funded through a grant ...

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ENID — Last year was a good year to build anything from a garage to a storm cellar, or even a hotel in Enid, as the city recorded nearly $100 million in construction projects. A survey of city of Enid building permits for the year showed commercial construction totaling more than $82.5 million. ...

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ENID — In spite of money problems, Oklahoma’s colleges and universities are among the best in the nation, said Glen Johnson, chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. “The chancellor said Oklahoma ranks eighth out of the 50 states in affordability of college tuition and in a...

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