TONKAWA, Okla. — The investiture for Northern Oklahoma College’s 14th president will be held next week on the Tonkawa campus.

Loaves & Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma is asking the community to help celebrate its ninth birthday by bringing food donations to Loaves & Fishes, 701 E. Maine, from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, for its drive-thru Birthday Party Food Drive

Autry Technology Center’s Superintendent/CEO Dwight Hughes said the school is looking into starting a program for poly-fusion, a pipe material fusion process that he said more oil and gas companies are starting to use in their pipelines.

ENID, Okla. — As Enid grows, so does its need for moving and hauling services.

City commissioners will reconsider a city code ordinance for recall elections during Tuesday’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the administration building’s council chambers, following a discussion of the ordinance during the 5 p.m. study session.

Miss NWOSU Liberty Bird and Miss NWOSU Outstanding Teen Libby Williams will pass on their crowns at the end of the competition in Herod Hall on the Alva campus. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available in the Northwestern business office or from the candidates.

ENID, Okla. — Adams between Randolph and Broadway will be closed off for the day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, to allow crews to update rooftop HVAC equipment, according to city officials.

Motorists are encouraged to follow detour signs and drive with caution during work, according to a city press release.

ENID, Okla. — Come next January, the lights at David Allen Memorial Ballpark will be looking brighter than ever, and Enid schools are again footing most of the bill for the ballpark’s repairs.

In Oklahoma, 49.1% of women and 40.7% of men experience physical violence, sexual violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetimes.

ENID, Okla. — Daili Meyer spent part of her afternoon on Friday browsing through the thousands of books laid out on tables at Hospice Circle of Love’s fall book sale.

ENID, Okla. — Leonardo’s Children’s Museum is adding additional fun to its operations with a Halloween event.

ENID, Okla. — With enrollment open for the spring and summer 2022 semesters, Northern Oklahoma College is trying to bounce back from previous declines the college attributes to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ENID, Okla. — The public is invited to attend a signing of the new mural being painted at Enid’s new skate park.

More than 20 Oklahoma-based vendors of wineries and chocolatiers combined will be at the festival this year. Individuals can purchase tickets for wine and chocolate or only chocolate samplings.

ENID, Okla. — The event center’s longtime general manager got a sweet send-off Wednesday evening before he moves to start a new professional journey out West.

ENID, Okla. — Two years ago, Sandy Schapansky was busy with work and in her personal life, so she put off her yearly mammogram for a few months to let things slow down.

ENID, Okla. — 2nd Home Adult Daycare had its grand opening Thursday as the only facility of its kind in Garfield County.

The show is geared toward adult audiences, as there will be mature language and discussion of certain topics including descriptions of some of the murders that have occurred.

Once it has been raised and filled in with more branches, the newly arrived Tannenbaum, called the Christ Tree, will be decorated with thousands of Christmas ornaments and lights and will serve as the centerpiece for The One event series that starts next month.

Terry Mote said he wants to share the history and culture of the Marshall Islands with the Enid community.

It’s spooky season here at the Enid Public Library, and we’re welcoming in the cooler weather in style! What can you expect this October at the library? Here’s a sneak peek!

This story was updated at 10:40 a.m. on Oct. 15 to show the correct number of fully vaccinated hospitalizations in the last 30 days.

ENID, Okla. — Morbid the Haunted Museum presents The Summoning at Oakwood Mall every week Thursday through Saturday until Halloween.

ENID, Okla. — The Enid library is hosting a yoga class starting Thursday for people of any age, mobility or experience level.

ALVA — The Nescatunga Arts Festival Committee has postponed the 51st festival from its Nov. 6 date with plans now to continue it in spring 2022.

Unlike much longer town halls in the past, only four Enid residents addressed the Enid City Commission during the abbreviated, 45-minute meeting at Stride Bank Center.

ENID, Okla. — The Commons Healthcare Center is organizing a Spooky Car Parade to boost the spirits of local nursing home residents.

Northern Oklahoma College’s Northern Encounter visit days for high school juniors and seniors are set for later this month.

The estimated time of arrival is 6 p.m.; however, the time is subject to change due to unexpected travel occurrences. Real-time updates on the tree’s arrival can be found on the official Facebook page, facebook.com/TheOneEnid.

Students at Enid Public Schools' alternative/adult education school were taught how to bait hooks, catch fish, respect nature and be quiet while respecting others in the area on Oct. 6.

ENID, Okla. — Hospice Circle of Love is asking community members to “read to help those in need” during the nonprofit organization’s fall book sale this weekend.

ENID, Okla. — Attorney General John O’Connor said he loves being a Rotarian on Monday.

Citing extraordinary problems area nonprofit organizations have faced because of the pandemic, Cherokee Strip Community Foundation has awarded $17,000 split among five groups.

“Roller Coasters, Rides and Chili” is the theme of the cook-off, presented by Security National Bank, to be held at the Stride Bank Event Center Arena on Friday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.