Enid, Oklahoma was hit by one or more tornado’s at 6:59 p.m. on June 6, 1966. Destruction was scattered across town with 131 homes being damaged and many brushes with death although there were no deaths reported. Reconstruction costs were estimated to be $3 million. Here are a few photos and newspaper stories. The photo above shows a trailer that [...]
It’s looking like a hot one in Enid, Oklahoma this weekend. Get out and enjoy the pools, splash pads and Splash Zone. If you are looking for a few things to do we’ve got a quick list: • Shakespeare in the Park at Government Springs from 8 p.m. tonight going through Sunday. Gaslight Theatre presents its annual Shakespeare in the [...]
Many of Enid’s citizens have pie in the sky dreams. There are many of us that think Enid could be a contender. Let me explain. A trip to Tulsa usually involves a stop at Utica Square. A nice, one stop area, with shopping, eating and events. Nice trees and plenty of parking make this a great place to walk from [...]
It has officially begun! Time to get your Chautauqua on! 15-Jun-2010 to 19-Jun-2010 This year’s theme is “The Wounds of War: A Tale of Two Nations” Chautauqua in the Park @ Humphrey Heritage Village on June 15 -19. (In case of inclement weather, the performances will be presented at NWOSU-Enid 2929 E. Randolph) Tuesday, June 15 10:30 am “Is War [...]
1973 Enid Flood This is an aerial photo from the Klamath Falls, Oregan Herald & News Newspaper dated Oct. 12, 1973. The picture shows St. Mary’s Hospital near Boggy Creek. Many cars were swept down the creek. Contributed by Rita (Conrady) Buck This was the attached article: Hospital Evacuated Rampaging Boggy Creek, (lowerpart of photo) flooded St. Mary’s Hospital in [...]
Summer is in full swing and there are things going on all over Enid. Here are just a few… Enid Farmers Market 2010 Stop by the railroad depot at Garriott and Grand on Saturday from 8-11am. Featuring homegrown products found right here in Oklahoma. Producers will be selling fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, dairy, meat and poultry grown locally. E-mail enidfarmersmarket@gmail.com [...]
Many of us grew up dragging Van Buren in high school while others cruised Van Buren. Either way, it’s time to reunite and relive the glory days. A group calling themselves the VanBuren Cruisers has reunited on Facebook with the help of Darla Dalton Robbins. Darla’s Facebook page now has almost 1,500 members and continues to grow. There are dozens [...]
First Friday, the June 2010 edition looks to be a good time. Downtown restaurants will be open – some with live music Body Solid – live music by Four Day Break Scribner’s Gallery – live music by Billy Beck – art show by Enid High AP Art students Relay for Life begins at 7 p.m. on the Garfield County Court [...]
