CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday. During their Study Session the commissioners are scheduled to discuss or hear updates about the Streets Program, the Skate Park, the Ames waterline break, and the Elevate Enid committees. Then during their meeting, commissioners are scheduled to discuss and consider approving a one-year renewal of the Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Enid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield for administration of the City’s self-funded employees’ health insurance and other plans. In other business, the commission is expected to approve the purchase of 12 new Ford Explorers for the Enid Police Department, and a number of other contracts for goods or services. Tuesday’s Study Session will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Stride Bank Center Convention Hall. Both meetings are open to the public.
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DB)--The Enid Police Department is asking residences and businesses with video surveillance to check their systems for footage that could have recorded a vehicle suspected in two drive-by shootings. The first incident was reported just after 11:35 p.m. Oct. 13 in the area of Sun Ridge Estates, and the second was reported just after 12:10 a.m. Oct. 18 in the 300 block of East Cherry. No injuries were reported in either incident, but damage was caused to two different vehicles and some other property. Enid Police are asking anyone with video cameras in those areas to check those dates and times 10 minutes before and after the reported times in hopes the suspect vehicle may have been captured on video. If you do have video of vehicles that do not belong in the area at those times, contact EPD at (580) 242-7000. Anyone with information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of this or any crime can submit a tip anonymously to Garfield County Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233, text a tip to “847411,” typing EPDTIP and then a message in the text box, or https://www.enid.org/services/police. Those with information could earn a reward up to $1,000 and will not be required to testify or identified.
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RB)--Enid Police are seeking information about a burglary that occurred Sept. 14th. That day, officers spoke with the owner of a home in the 1700 block of North 42nd Street. The resident said he believes the suspect gained entry into the home through a doggy door and broke a storm door to gain entry. Items taken include a 2004 Kawasaki DXO motorcycle with Oklahoma tag 6M4734, guns, tools, cameras, a drone and $20,000 cash. The estimated loss was $41,600. Anyone having information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of this, or any other, crime is asked to call Garfield County Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233, text your tip to “847411” and type EPDTIP and then your message in the text box, or go to the website, https://www.enid.org/services/police and submit a tip anonymously. You can earn a reward up to $1,000, will not be required to testify and will not be identified.
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PC)--An Enid man was charged recently in Payne County with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm after former conviction of a felony and domestic assault and battery. Stillwater News Press reports 27 year-old Robert Drake Mauck faces the charges stemming from an incident involving his brother. On October 7th, Stillwater Police were sent to a local residence the 900 block of South Denver Court on Oct. 7 where Mauck reportedly argued and fought with his brother before allegedly firing two shots from a .22 caliber pistol. An arrest warrant Robert Mauck was issued with a bond of $50,000.
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CV)— Two more virus-related deaths and 774 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. There are currently 14,533 active cases statewide, health officials said. A total of 108,073 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths increased to 1,173. Officials also reported that 92,367 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus.
There have been 2236 positive COVID-19 cases, and 23 deaths in Garfield County. 2056 of those cases and all 23 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 492 cases, Blaine County is at 185 cases, Major 143, Alfalfa 112, and Grant 78.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
10.19.20
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Cases |
108,073 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of Oct 16) |
1,327,532 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of Oct 16) |
1,448,159 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (As of Oct 16) |
792 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
7,815 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,173 |
*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 2020-10-19 at 7:00 a.m.
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AB)--The deadline is fast approaching for registered voters in Garfield County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the General Election and Lahoma Special Election. Garfield County Election Board Secretary Michael Frisbie said applications for absentee ballots must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, to be processed in time for the election. For fastest response time, deliver your forms to the Election Board Office in person. Absentee voters may apply in person at the County Election Board office or may send their applications by mail, fax, or e-mail. For fastest response time, deliver your forms to the Election Board Office in person. An online version of the form may be filled out and submitted electronically at www.elections.ok.gov. Any registered voter eligible to vote in the election may vote by absentee ballot without stating a reason.
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WS)--Water will be shut off today and Tuesday along parts of Maple so a new water line can be connected. Water will be shut off from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days in these areas:
• Maple from Davis to 16th.
• 15th from Maple to Randolph.
• 14th from Maple to Pine.
• 13th from Elm to Randolph.
• Elm from 12th to 14th.
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BS)--The Hospice Circle of Love Fall Book Sale will be Friday and Saturday at 314 South 3rd Street. Hardback books are $1.00 and paperbacks are .50 cents. The sale is one of the main fundraisers for the non-profit group.
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BE)--A Blaine County judge is set to rule on Ben Ezzell’s protest to his recall petition from his position as Ward 3 Enid City Commissioner with the City of Enid. Enid News and Eagle reports due to Covid-19, Associate District Judge Allison Lafferty decided to allow all legal parties in the case to submit any supplemental briefs by Oct. 20. Both sides said they would be filing briefs before Monday. Ezzell, representing himself, is challenging City Clerk Alissa Lack’s Aug. 7 decision determining 87 signatures sufficient for a recall to be held. Lafferty then will rule if the petition is sufficient and if the recall election can be held in February as scheduled.
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BR)--Northbound and southbound SH-132 will be closed between County Rd. E0300 and E. Keowee Rd. near Carrier in Garfield County starting Oct. 19 through early winter 2020 for a bridge reconstruction over Unnamed Creek north of the SH-45 junction. Motorists are advised to locate an alternate route for the project's duration. Detour from south of the project will be eastbound SH-45 to northbound US-81/US-60 to westbound US-64 to southbound SH-132 or from north of the project take northbound SH-132 to eastbound US-64 to southbound US-81/US-60 to westbound SH-45.
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AF)--The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is hosting an exhibit titled American Farmer. The exhibit showcases 45 images selected from the works of photographer Paul Mobley. As he traveled across the United States, Mobley set out to capture the soul of the country’s farm communities by highlighting enduring rural traditions, family, integrity, close connections to the land, and hard work. The resulting images are a series of portraits of farmers in their local settings, exploring how their day-to-day work affects the greater world. American Farmer will be on exhibit at the Heritage Center through October 20. Visitors to the Heritage Center will need to maintain social distancing throughout the galleries, and are required to wear face masks during their visit. The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is located a 507 S. Fourth St. in Enid. For more information, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org.
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OC)—The local drive-in concert featuring contemporary Christian duo King&Country has been postponed. The concert, original scheduled for August 26, will now be in concert, 8:00 p.m. October 29th in the parking lot at Chisholm Trail Expo Center on the Garfield County Fairgrounds. Spectra Venue Management, Stride Bank Center and Chisholm Trail Expo Center are teaming up for the drive-in concert experience. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8:00. Ticket prices will be per vehicle, with a maximum of five people per vehicle, and are $160, $210 and $310. Parking will be general admission within the designated price levels. Tickets go on sale to the public 10 a.m. July 24 at stridebankcenter.com, Stride Bank Center Box Office or at 855-TIX-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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