WW)—An Ice Storm Warning is in effect until 1:00 Wednesday afternoon locally and across the entire area. Occasional sleet and freezing rain will continue and roadways will remain slick and hazardous, so limit travel and drive with caution when must get out. Up to a half inch of ice accumulation will be possible. Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 20’s and low 30’s. As ice continues to accumulate power outages and tree damage will be possible.
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NS)--The Autry Technology Center Board of Education voted unanimously today (Monday) to hire Dwight Hughes as the district’s new superintendent beginning July 1. “The board committed itself to finding a leader who shares our passion and commitment to continue making Autry Tech a top Career Tech Center in the state,” said Martie Oyler, Search Committee Chair for Autry Tech Board of Education. “While we received many quality applications, it was clear Dwight Hughes shares our passion and commitment and has the experience needed to lead our district forward.” Hughes is currently serving as superintendent/CEO for High Plains Technology Center in Woodward. Hughes will be at Autry Tech over the next several months as he transitions to the superintendent role. Autry Tech will host a reception for Hughes open to the community at a later date.
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CV)—Two more virus-related deaths and 663 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Sunday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said 15,791 cases are considered active in the state, with 924 people currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus. A total of 117,399 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths increased to 1,251. So far, 100,357 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 816 more cases considered recovered since Sunday.
There have been 2415 positive COVID-19 cases, and 27 deaths in Garfield County. 2211 of those cases and all 27 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 552 cases, Blaine County is at 212 cases, Major 175, Alfalfa 120, and Grant 99.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
10.26.20
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Cases |
117,399 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of Oct 23) |
1,417,024 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of Oct 23) |
1,546,238 |
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**Currently Hospitalized (As of Oct 23) |
924 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
8,408 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,251 |
*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 2020-10-26 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 to be processed in time for the election. 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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HL)--Leonardo's Children's Museum will present its first ever HallowLeo's, a family focused Halloween celebration, this year. The event will be indoors at Leonardo's, noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday Oct. 31. Members will get in free, and non-members will pay regular admission. One exhibit available will be the special "Skins and Skulls" exhibit in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Another special activity will be wooden pumpkins. Leonardo's also will offer costume parades, family fun packs available to win, and all children will receive a gift before leaving the event. Also on Oct. 31, will be the last chance to participate in the Community Artwork project.
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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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