AG)--The Oklahoma Arts and the Military grant program will assist Leonardo's Children's Museum and Eisenhower Elementary School continue their partnership to provide students with art instruction. Leonardo's was one of nine Oklahoma organizations selected for funding through Oklahoma Arts Council, for arts programs designed to serve military communities. Nine organizations in seven communities were awarded a total of $37,751, including $5,000 for Leonardo's Children's Museum. An estimated 5,000 military-connected Oklahomans will be served through the programs funded by the awards. For more information about Oklahoma Arts and the Military Grants, visit arts.ok.gov. Oklahoma Arts and the Military Grants are made possible in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mid-America Arts Alliance.
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RW)--Today, the southbound inside lane of South Garland Road, just south of West Owen K. Garriott, will be closed to traffic. The closure will allow construction contractors to work on a new service road turning lane. The work is expected to take one to two weeks to complete. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with caution in this area during the construction effort.
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WW)--Water will be shut off in a couple of areas today while connections are made to a water line. According to the city of Enid, the areas affected are:
• 11th Street from Pine to Randolph.
• 16th Street from Cypress to Randolph.
Water will be shut down approximately eight hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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CV)— Eleven more virus-related deaths and 2,357 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said 22,784 cases are considered active in the state, with 1248 Oklahomans currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus. A total of 144,691 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths went up to 1,481, the state health department said on Thursday. So far, 120,426 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 1,282 more cases considered recovered since Wednesday.
There have been 2860 positive COVID-19 cases, and 31 deaths in Garfield County. 2620 of those cases and all 31 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 659 cases, Blaine County is at 270 cases, Major 286, Alfalfa 155, and Grant 148.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
11.12.20
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Cases |
144,691 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (as of 11/10/20) |
1,605,803 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (as of 11/10/20) |
1,759,745 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (as of 11/10/20) |
1,248 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
10,030 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,481 |
*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 2020-11-12 at 7:00 a.m.
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RW)--Today, the southbound inside lane of South Garland Road, just south of West Owen K. Garriott, will be closed to traffic. The closure will allow construction contractors to work on a new service road turning lane. The work is expected to take one to two weeks to complete. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with caution in this area during the construction effort.
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WW)--Water will be shut off in a couple of areas today while connections are made to a water line. According to the city of Enid, the areas affected are:
• 11th Street from Pine to Randolph.
• 16th Street from Cypress to Randolph.
Water will be shut down approximately eight hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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FD)--Jiffy Trip in Enid is offering free drinks Friday for front-line workers, in conjunction with United Way of Northwest Oklahoma’s observance of World Kindness Day. The free drink offer is good only at the West Garriott location, and is open to all teachers, school staff, police, fire, health care workers and first responders. Free drinks in the offer include fountain, frozen and coffee drinks, and will be offered 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday.
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VD)--The annual Veterans Day parade will be this Saturday in downtown Enid starting at 11:00am. The parade will circle the square. Local groups and organizations will be participating in this year’s Veterans Day Parade. Parade organizers are asking for participants. If you are a Vet or an organization that would like to participate in the parade please contact Bill Cooley at 580-231-7964.
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