NewsLink - Enid

09/05/2025

Stagecoach in the Cherokee Strip Parade, downtown Enid, 1935.

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: William Edson Photograph Collection and was provided by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to The Gateway to Oklahoma History.

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

Road Closure on North Van Buren Access Road for Concrete Repair

WHEN: Monday, September 8th to Friday, September 12th

WHERE: North Van Buren Street access road between West Purdue Avenue and West Oxford Avenue

"There will be a road closure on a portion of North Van Buren Street access road between West Purdue Avenue and West Oxford Avenue allowing contractors to complete a full concrete repair.

As always, this closure will be contingent on the weather.

Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with extreme caution in this area during the construction.

For more information, call the Public Utilities Management at (580) 616-7354."

- City of Enid

09/04/2025

Meet Team Vance's Warrior of the Week, Capt. Coulter Merrill.
Merrill sat down with Alan Clepper on My Country 103.1 KOFM Oklahoma's Country.
Merrill is an instructor pilot and the chief of pre-flight for the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
When he is not managing pre-flight training courses, Merrill can be found enjoying the great outdoors and spending time with friends and family. He is excited to watch the Enid community grow, as he considers it home. His goal is to do his job to the best of his ability.

09/04/2025

Enid friends—we have exciting news!

"Safe Families for Children - Oklahoma is now in the Enid area, and we’d love for you to come learn how YOU can make a huge impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

When: September 4th at 7:00 PM
Join us early at 6:45 PM to register and for light snacks & drinks

Where: Sojourn Church, 902 S Adams St, Enid, OK
Can’t make it in person? Join us from home on Zoom: https://wkf.ms/4juV2ak

During this one-hour FAQ, you will learn how Safe Families trains and supports local volunteers, while partnering with community resources to bring hope and support to families in need.

Bring your spouse, best friend, or co-worker—everyone is welcome!
We’ll be mindful of your time but Alyson Burrow and Laney Anderson will also stay after to answer any extra questions.

Together, we can build a circle of support that keeps children safe and families together. Families in crisis need a circle! Be their Bubble!"

09/04/2025

Red Bird Farm's Fall Maze is coming along nicely!

09/03/2025

History in Enid

"Original, black & white photo of small, 4-wheel open-air "car" with three girls seated in it, and other children and adults looking on from a house. The back of the photo states "First Automobile in the Strip, #45" and gives the address as the corner of Van Buren and Maple Streets. Also states the three girls in vehicle are Pearl Goltry, Grace Goltry (Hudson) and Fern Goltry (Price)."

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: William Edson Photograph Collection and was provided by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to The Gateway to Oklahoma History.

09/03/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS, ENID

Support United Way of Enid & NW Oklahoma and you could drive home a 2025 Ford Maverick XLT Pickup from Stevens Ford of Enid

✨ Winner announced: Oct. 24, 2025, at the 38th Annual Chili Cook-Off
✨ No need to be present to win

Why the Maverick?
⚡ Choice of standard 2.5L hybrid or available 2.0L EcoBoost® gas engine
🛻 Up to 1,500 lbs payload + 4,000 lbs towing
🔧 Versatile Flexbed® with smart storage solutions

💬 “Rare, and hard to find and keep on the lot,” says Randy Floyd, GM at Stevens Ford.
👉 Winner CHOOSES their favorite from in-stock 2025 Maverick XLTs.

🎟 Tickets: $100 each
Available now from any United Way Board Member, or at:
📍 Slater Mechanical, 424 N Independence St.
📍 Interbank, 3702 W Owen K Garriott Rd.
📍 Long, Claypole & Blakley, PLC, 122 W Randolph Ave.
📍 Waymaker Coffee, 701 W Willow Rd.
📍 RE/MAX Premier Realtors, 501 S Cleveland St.

📲 Full details: unitedwayenid.org

🔥 Don’t miss this chance to support your community AND maybe drive away in a Brand-new Maverick. 😎

09/03/2025

*** AUGUST 2025 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LIST ***

"The items shown are unclaimed property currently held in the EPD Property and Evidence Unit for August of 2025. Property owners are encouraged to call (580) 242-7000, option #6, to make an appointment and claim their property.
An appointment must be scheduled and you will be required to show valid ID.
All listed property not claimed by Nov. 30, 2025, will be legally disposed of."

- Enid Police Department