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Railroad Museum, Dan Harris, Model Trains & Memories
A Facebook post caught my eye earlier this week. It came from the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, one of Enid’s inviting tourism attractions. The museum was recently privileged to accept numerous boxes of historical material from the estate of the late Dan L. Harris. Thanks to his daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Lynn Angleton, along with Allison’s brothers Greg Harris and Kyle Harris, extensive documentation has been donated providing a detailed account of the formation of the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, initially known as the Enid Model Railroad and Historical Association which began in 1974. For a time in the late 1970’s, it appeared the museum would be able to call the old Rock Island depot its permanent home. However, due to the bankruptcy of the Rock in 1980, that plan was never realized. It opened in its current location in 1989. Information about all these activities was carefully chronicled by Mr. Harris and will soon be housed in the museum’s research library. Thank you, Allison, Lynn, and Dan for making this wonderful collection available to the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and your help in preserving the history of a great institution!
Pioneer Head Football Coach Gus Overstreet Previews Season
Pioneer Head Football Coach Gus Overstreet Previews Season. Pioneer is looking to bounce back from a rebuilding year where they went 1-8. However the Mustangs should be able to do just that returning much of their team from last year who has much more size and strength from the weight room. With Ziah Faw-Faw at QB and Branson Doyle and Christian Morrow at Running Back. Pioneer should be much better suited for the power run style they play. The only problem for the Mustangs is a brutally tough schedule.
Barton's Voinier named KJCCC Division I Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Maxence Voinier of the 5th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the 2024 season's inaugural KJCCC Division I Player of the Week. Voinier picked up where he left off last year accounting for five points this past weekend leading the Cougars to a pair of season opening victories in Enid, Oklahoma.
City of Enid Announces Schedules and Closures for the Labor Day Holiday
The City of Enid has announced its list of closures and altered schedules for several facilities across town in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Here’s the list of facilities that will be closed on Labor Day:. Enid Animal Welfare. City of Enid Administration Offices. Enid Public Library. Enid...
OBN launches new campaign to help human trafficking victims
The goal is to make information about human trafficking more accessible and provide victims resources through a QR code that will be displayed in businesses and schools throughout the state. The code will take you to the human trafficking section of OBN’s website.
Help wanted: Oklahoma works to lower barriers to long-term care careers
Brynley Whitekiller clocks in three to four times a week for 12-hour shifts at Cearu Medical Resort, a skilled nursing facility in Tulsa. She enjoys that schedule because of the balance it gives her to take care of herself after she spends long days caring for others. Her work as...
Local family justice center said they’re the busiest they’ve ever been
OKLAHOMA CITY — A local family justice center providing services for Oklahomans experiencing domestic violence said they’ve seen a record number of people this summer. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Women or families fleeing an abusive home come to Palomar to grab necessities...
Oklahoma schools receive hoax document on Ryan Walters’ Bible directive
School districts across the state received packages Wednesday that claimed to be from the State Department of Education and contained 80 pages of biblical lore, as well as a cover letter saying the package was a Supplemental Supervisory Document. But OSDE says it has nothing to do with the package. Included in the package, obtained […]
How much will Oklahomans save at the grocery store with the elimination of the state grocery tax?
OKLAHOMA – Beginning Thursday, Oklahomans should see a minor cut in their grocery receipts. The state cut the 4.5% state sales tax on some groceries after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1955. The bill eliminates only the state portion of the sales tax on groceries or $3.83 on an $85 grocery bill, according to OKpolicy.org. […]
Dennis Quaid says 'Reagan' is his new favorite of his movies. Oklahoma is one reason why
For four decades and counting, Dennis Quaid regarded the 1983 historical space epic "The Right Stuff" as his favorite movie of his prolific acting career. But the two-time Golden Globe nominee now has a new favorite among his cinematic credits — and he credits the time he spent in Oklahoma making it as...
Walters issues 'guidelines on patriotic displays' after Edmond North flag controversy
After a flap over a student halted from flying a flag from the bed of his truck in Edmond, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters issued “guidelines on patriotic displays” to Oklahoma school districts Thursday. The guidelines state districts must develop a district policy “that ensures the U.S. flag … can be flown and displayed on all school campuses without infringement,” must lead students in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at least once a week and must submit...
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