MM)--Enid Regional Development Alliance has hired Marcie Mack as the organization’s new executive director, approving her hiring during a special meeting on Friday. Mack has been director of talent acquisition and development for MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor since January 2022. She previously served as assistant superintendent at Autry Technology Center. She was director of Oklahoma CareerTech from 2015-22. During the special meeting on Friday, the board also voted to give authority to Kyle Williams, vice chair of the board, to negotiate Mack’s salary and benefits package. Williams also served as chair of the executive director search committee.
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SP)--A man from Grant County has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children for years. According to county prosecutors, Dustin Lee Harper sexually abused two girls from 2018 to 2021. Harper was tried and found guilty last week in Grant County District Court, and will return to court in October to be formally sentenced.
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MS)--Main Street America will be visiting Downtown Enid Tuesday and Wednesday to help Main Street Enid determine transformation strategies. A Transformation Strategy is a comprehensive strategy that guides the direction of the revitalization initiative and, over time, transforms the district. MSA will evaluate the downtown community and use what they find to help Main Street Enid with a strategic plan that will help the district continue to grow over the next few years.
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LD)--Millions of Americans are planning on hitting the road this weekend. AAA expects Labor Day weekend travel to be busier this year than in 2022, on the road, in the air and for those who are cruising as well. As usual, most Labor Day travelers will drive to their holiday destinations, closing out the summer with one more Great American Road Trip. Gas prices, which have been on the rise since mid-July, are not expected to deter those who want to get away. Despite the recent increase, the price at the pump is actually about the same as it was over the holiday weekend last year. Last year, AAA responded to over 2,700 Emergency Roadside Service calls in Oklahoma over the Labor Day weekend, and almost half those calls required a tow. Rescue crews are gearing up for what is anticipated to be an even busier weekend this year.
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CF)--The 2023 Garfield County Free Fair is fast approaching, September 7th-9th. The Fair Premium Guide for entries is available at www.chisholmtrailexpo.com. The Fair Board has added Vendor Booths to this year’s fair. If you have a Business or Group that would like a booth, please contact the office at 580-237-0238 and ask for Coulten. Limited space available. Also new for this year there will be a free outdoor concert and other activities for all ages on Saturday September 9th.
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CK)--United Way of Northwest Oklahoma will host a free Family Fun Campaign Kickoff Rally on Thursday, September 14 beginning at 6:00 PM, to raise awareness and support for its 14 nonprofit partner agencies. United Way of Northwest Oklahoma Campaign Chairs, David and Jennifer Lawrence said the event at David Allen Memorial Ballpark will include games, inflatables, food and fun. In addition to all the activities, the 14 United Way Partner agencies will be there sharing information and providing giveaways, popcorn, games and much more. All proceeds go to benefit United Way of Northwest Oklahoma and its 14 Partner Agencies. For more information regarding this event or the 2023-2024 campaign, contact the United Way office at (580) 237-0821 or email dan@unitedwayenid.org.
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