FC)—A Goltry man was killed and a Ringwood man was injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in Alfalfa County. 59 year-old Rustin Jack Sturgeon was pronounced dead at the scene on a county road about 1 miles south of Goltry just before 8:20 this morning. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said 74 year-old Jackie Lynn Adkins of Ringwood was transported to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center where he was admitted in stable condition with internal injuries. According to the report, Sturgeon was eastbound and failed to yield at an uncontrolled intersection and his 1969 Chevy pickup was struck by the northbound 2011 Chevy Silverado driven by Adkins. Sturgeon was ejected upon impact. Authorities say neither man was wearing a seatbelt.
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CV)—Two more virus-related deaths and 1,101 new confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Sunday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 77,908 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 in confirmed tests and the total number of deaths went up to 948. The health department said 12,019 cases are considered active in the state, with 522 Oklahomans in the hospital as of Friday evening. So far, 64,941 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 474 more cases considered recovered since Sunday. As of Friday evening, 995,697 tests have returned negative since testing began in February.
There have been 1504 positive COVID-19 cases, and 18 deaths in Garfield County. 1418 of those cases and 18 deaths have been in Enid. Currently, Garfield County is in a "moderate risk" or Orange Level 2 category as defined by the OSDH. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 323 cases, Blaine County is at 113 cases, Major 76, Alfalfa 59, and Grant 40.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
09.21.20
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Confirmed Positive Cases |
77,908 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of Sept 18) |
995,697 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of Sept 18) |
1,084,302 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (As of Sept 18) |
522 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
5,896 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
948 |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. *As of 2020-09-21 at 7:00 a.m.
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BV)--Applications are being accepted for serving on many of the City of Enid’s advisory boards and commissions, including the ADA Access Board, Board of Directors of the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County, Construction Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Committee, Public Arts Commission, and the Vance Development Authority. Applications will be accepted until vacancies can be filled for each board and commission. For more information, contact the City Clerk by calling 580-626-7275.
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TB)--Steam engines, tractors, vendors, food and a variety of living history events will be featured when Major County Historical Society hosts the annual Threshing Bee and National 2 Cylinder Tractor Show Friday and Saturday. A variety of antique and collectible equipment and activities will be on hand, including antique tractors and cars, corn shelling, plowing, grain milling, gas engines and a tractor pull. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. both days. Major County Historical Society is located about one and one-half miles east of downtown Fairview on Oklahoma 58. For more information, visit http://www.mchsok.net.
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FD)--The Enid SPCA is currently asking for donations of dry dog and cat food for the Pet Pantry to help Enid community pets in need. All brands are welcomed and appreciated. Contact the SPCA at ENIDSPCA.org today.
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BS)--Oklahoma Blood Institute faces an immediate need for donors of all blood types. All healthy adults are strongly urged to donate blood as soon as possible at their nearest Oklahoma Blood Institute donor center or mobile blood drive. All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Appointments are preferred to help with social distancing, but walk-ins will be accepted as schedules allow. CDC guidelines will be followed at all donor centers and mobile drives. Donors may visit obi.org or call 877-340-8777 to schedule their appointment now at Oklahoma Blood Institute’s Enid donor center located at 301 E. Cherokee.
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