WS)-- The City of Enid is asking residents to conserve water, due to damage of a primary water supply line. The main line from the Ames/Drummond well fields was damaged Monday. The line supplies the majority of the water for the City of Enid and many surrounding areas. City Manager Jerald Gilbert said this morning that it will take several days to repair. Meanwhile, the Cleo/Ringwood line is supplying water to Enid and all the surrounding areas, and that puts a limit on the supply. So, be very aware of your water usage.
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MC)— The court hearing regarding the recall election of Ward 3 Enid City Commissioner Ben Ezzell scheduled for this morning has been postponed after the Garfield County Court Clerk’s Office was closed Monday due to a reported COVID-19 outbreak. Ezzell has filed suit protesting the sufficiency of the petition call for his recall. The recall election is currently set for February 9, 2021. Enid News and Eagle reports that according to the sign on the courthouse, the court clerk’s office is closed until further notice, meaning all hearings set for this week have been delayed Masks are highly recommended but not mandated in the courthouse, according to another notice on the door.
Prior to yesterday’s closing of the Court Clerk’s Office, the Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners study session and meeting initially scheduled for today had been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Study Session and City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20. The recall election has already been set for February 9, 2021.
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RR)--City of Enid street officials announced that 42nd Street south of East Market will be closed beginning today. This closure will last through Friday and will allow crews to complete asphalt repairs.
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CV)—Eleven more virus-related deaths and 1,364 new confirmed coronavirus cases, including 66 in Garfield County, were reported in the state since Monday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 93,346 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 in confirmed tests and the total number of deaths increased to 1,066. There are currently 699 Oklahomans hospitalized for treatment of the virus.
There have been 1908 positive COVID-19 cases, and 22 deaths in Garfield County. 1768 of those cases and all 22 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 414 cases, Blaine County is at 148 cases, Major 104, Alfalfa 81, and Grant 55.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
10.06.20
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Cases |
93,346 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
1,186,715 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
1,294,532 |
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*Currently Hospitalized |
699 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
6,816 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,066 |
*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 2020-10-06 at 7:00 a.m.
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TS)--The annual Tri State high school marching band contest is tonight at the D. Bruce Selby Stadium in Enid. It will feature area marching bands, and starts at 6:00. Admission is $5. Concessions will be available.
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NE)--Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Enid will extend hours and hold an evening event during the week of Oct. 12-15 for Reach Higher: RECONNECT Week. Reach Higher is a program designed for students, who have already earned some college credit, to explore options to finish their bachelor’s degree. During this week, students will be able to apply to attend Northwestern, explore their bachelor’s degree options, receive advisement on finishing their degree, obtain financial aid counseling and tour the facilities. Northwestern-Enid, located at 2929 E. Randolph, will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12-14. On Oct. 15, the campus will extend its hours to 7:00 p.m., and personnel will be available for potential students to ask questions and to have one-on-one advising to understand how to obtain their bachelor’s degree. Face coverings are required inside the campus building, and social distancing is being practiced. For more information on Northwestern-Enid’s Reach Higher: RECONNECT Week or to set up a personal virtual meeting, contact Dr. Jerry Gustafson at (580) 213-3184 or by email at jjgustafson@nwosu.edu. Additional information about becoming a student at Northwestern-Enid may be found at www.nwosu.edu/enid.
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WR)--Enid's Wheels & Reels will be back later this month. Friday, October 30th Ghostbusters will be played on the big screen. Park your vehicle and enjoy a great film at an outdoor cinema theater. Enid's Wheels and Reels is a series of movies being played at Chisholm Trail Expo Center parking lot, where you are able to socially distance and enjoy a movie on the big screen. Tickets are $5 (plus taxes and fees) for adults and $4 (plus taxes and fees) for children 12 and under. Entrance gate is located right off Purdue. Gates open at 5:45 pm. Movie starts at 7:00 pm.
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