FA)--An Enid man was killed, and a second one was injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash in Major County. 28 year-old Dennis Smith III, was pronounced dead at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center of injuries suffered in the accident. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the accident happened at 6:55 Tuesday morning on State Highway 58 about 2.4 miles north of Ringwood. According to the report, Smith was a passenger in a 2008 Toyota Scion driven by 26 year-old Clayton Jump of Enid, who was southbound on Highway 58 and lost control on the ice-covered highway and went into a broadslide. The vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 43 year-old Jeffrey Conrady of Enid. Jump was taken to St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and admitted in stable condition with arm, leg and trunk injuries. Conrady was not injured. Seat belts were in use in both vehicles, according to the report.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  9a

 

IS)—As temperatures remain above freezing, initial cleanup efforts are underway, hampered by widespread power outages as a result of this week’s ice storm. Nearly 10,000 OG&E customers in Enid and Garfield County were without power mid-afternoon. Statewide the number was in excess of 260,000. OG&E officials said around the clock restoration efforts will continue until power is restored. The other major cleanup will be the thousands of tree limbs, big and small, that are down as a result of the heavy ice load. A number of the limbs are on or near streets and roadways so be careful as you drive. Officials said it will take a number of days to get things cleaned up.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  3p

 

OC)—The local drive-in concert featuring contemporary Christian duo King&Country will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday 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 are on sale stridebankcenter.com, Stride Bank Center Box Office or at 855-TIX-ENID.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  9a

 

CV)—13 additional deaths and 743 new COVID-19 cases have been reported across the state since Tuesday according to the numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Officials said there are 15,074 active cases statewide, with 885 people currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus.   

 

There have been 2455 positive COVID-19 cases, and 28 deaths in Garfield County. 2245 of those cases and all 28 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 560 cases, Blaine County is at 215 cases, Major 177, Alfalfa 122, and Grant 105.

 

COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

10.28.20

 

Cases	119,152
*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date	1,456,714
*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date	1,590,622
*Currently Hospitalized	885
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations	8,609
Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours	2
Total Cumulative Deaths	1,286

 

*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 2020-10-28 at 7:00 a.m.

                                      
                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  11a

 

WR)--Enid's Wheels & Reels will be Friday. 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.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  9a

 

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. 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.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  9a

 

DS)—Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, so be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

 

                                                 --00—28 Oct  20  2p