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The One to shine brightly over Enid ENID, Okla. — People from across the state will converge on Enid to see the lighting of one of the tallest Christmas trees in the country when The One: Bright

🎄 THE ONE LIGHTS UP TONIGHT 🎄
Bundle up and head downtown ‼️
Food trucks at 4 near the Christ Tree south of Stride Bank Center; pre-show at 5:30, ceremony at 6, when Lighting Marshal Janet Cordell will flip the ceremonial switch.
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Medford heading to state title game as Kelley shines Medford is heading to the state championship for the first time since 2002.

Medford quarterback Cash Kelley had seven total touchdowns, helping the Cardinals take the 72-40 win over Timberlake in the Class C semifinals Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Watonga High School.
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Needing Thanksgiving dinner delivered from First Baptist Church in Enid? Call (580) 234-1133 by noon today.
Dine-in served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 401 W. Maine; Our Daily Bread, 616 W. Randolph, serves 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Salvation Army, 516 N. Independence, serves beginning at 6 p.m.

Kenton dinosaur tracks now closed to public KENTON, Okla. — During North America’s Jurassic and Triassic periods, the Oklahoma Panhandle was an ancient beach.

❝Unfortunately, to protect the integrity of this significant paleontological resource, (the landowner) has made the tough call to close if off to the public.❞ 🦕
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EPS teachers receive foundation grants ❝This is a great way for teachers to provide entertaining and innovative materials to supplement learning in their classrooms.❞ — Janna Jackson, EPSF executive director

Grants are awarded as part of a competitive process, with priority given to innovative projects deemed to have the greatest impact on student learning.
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Semifinal venues and times announced for area teams The semifinal times and venues have been set for the OSSAA Class B-I, B-II and C playoffs.

The semifinal times and venues have been set for the OSSAA Class B-I, B-II and C playoffs. Those still in the hunt in the Enid area include Medford, Timberlake, Pond Creek-Hunter, Laverne, Cherokee, Seiling and Okeene. 🏈
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ESO 'Messiah' performance set for Nov. 29 Enid Symphony Orchestra will usher in the Christmas season with its performance of George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the Enid Symphony Center.

Enid Symphony Orchestra will usher in the Christmas season with its performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” at at the Enid Symphony Center. Tickets at (580) 237-9646. Dress rehearsal at 3 free, first-come, first seated. ✝️ 🎄 🎶
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Mackie is a longtime banking leader, champion for higher education and community supporter of Enid. STORY at EnidNews.com
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NJCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship is in #EnidOK this week. It’s kind of a big ⚽️ deal. COVERAGE at EnidNews.com. Games happening now and this afternoon at Advance Soccer Complex. 📸 📸 by Billy Hefton
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Enid men killed in Saturday accident on Interstate 35 GUTHRIE, Okla. — Two Enid men were killed in an accident near Guthrie early Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2025.

According to the report, the vehicle the Kaminskases were driving hit a deer and became disabled in the roadway.

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Not far from the main campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University on U.S. 64 is 818 Diner in #AlvaOK 🍽️
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Supplies, including pallets of water, laundry soap, meat such as pork and turkeys for food pantries, groceries and snacks were delivered to organizations that offer services to those in need across Enid and Northwest Oklahoma. #KeepKind

Waurika stuns OBA in the first round of the playoffs Oklahoma Bible Academy lost a heartbreaker to Waurika in the opening round of the postseason.

OBA coach Chris Cayot said it was awful losing in postseason, but he’s proud of how his players grew into men during the season, especially seniors Liam Berry and Ian Burnet. ❝They’re striving to be godly young men and leaders ... ❞ 🏈
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Hillman sold kids on Lincoln, graduating Jarry Hillman was the life-blood of the school, and his influence has never been more apparent than it is today. Since it was announced on social media that Hillman is

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Enid Public Schools had a grant for an alternative school program and needed Jarry Hillman. Lincoln Academy opened its doors for the 1992-93 school year, launched with that $100,000 grant. The rest is history that changed many lives.
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Hundreds spreading food, water, supplies and smiles to Northwest Oklahomans on Friday ❝There’s been so much that’s been donated in kind … not only in services but mostly products that we’re giving out to people in the community that need a helping

Today is annual World Kindness Day
❤️ Hundreds of Northwest Oklahomans will be out Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, for the annual Day of Kindness recognition.
One group will install smoke detectors in homes free of charge. Those wishing a detector installed still call (580) 233-5915 to be added to the list.

Questions remain over state vehicle issued to Walters aide Current and former Oklahoma State Department of Education officials refuse to discuss who has been driving a state-owned vehicle that traveled frequently to country clubs, visited Texas, parked at sto...

Education officials refuse to discuss who has been driving a state-owned vehicle to country clubs, Texas, stores at odd hours and consistently returning to former state Superintendent Ryan Walters’ home address.
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UPDATE: Legacy Awards wrap up Celebrate Freedom week in honor of Veterans Day Grand Marshals were Jack Toney, a decorated Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War; 90-year-old Navy Veteran Jerry Born, a master chief, petty officer; and former Enid Mayor Doug

🇺🇸 Celebrate Freedom Week concludes at 6:30 Tuesday evening with Legacy Awards and Veterans Day Ceremony at Stride Bank Center. 🔊 Keynote speaker: Air Force veteran. and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
As Enid High School ended its season Friday, one local woman wants them to know she was impressed by their actions and hard work this year. 🏈👏🏼

What is YOUR Autry Tech story?
@autry_tech, one of 29 CareerTech schools in Oklahoma — born in a foxhole — will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2027.
STORY at EnidNews.com
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Tell us who you think is the Pillar of the community today in #EnidOK ❓
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Nominations are being sought for annual community award.

What's 2 Do in Enid, area Mennonite Relief Sale, Veterans Day parade and more.

So much to see and do this weekend: Mennonite Relief Sale • Village Sounds • Veterans Day parade • Copy Cat Crooners • Night at the Museum • Brothers Grimm
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The club’s 150 local members will host more than 60 hunters from across the United States and beyond at ranches within about an 80-mile radius of Enid.
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Kaw Lake water project construction nears end Construction work on the Kaw Lake Water Supply Program is nearly finished, with the only major work remaining to be done is at the new water treatment plant on West

Once in service, the pipeline will bring an average of 10.5 million gallons of water per day from Kaw Lake.
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Opening Night attracts thousands downtown to witness the official lighting of the tree. Pre-show activities will be 5:30 p.m., with the lighting ceremony set for 6 p.m., according to theoneenid.com website.
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